Ashanti Glass Bead Strand in Various Colors
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The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since the 1600s.
Materials: Glass
Bead Size: 14.00 mm
Shipping: In-Store Pickup
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