The Bead Chest Rustic Opaque White Recycled Glass Beads 18mm Ghana African Sea Glass Round Large Hole 28 Inch Strand Handmade Fair Trade

These beautiful recycled glass beads are handmade by artisans in the West African country of Ghana. Each bead is individually handcrafted through a traditional process passed down generation to generation. The steps involve crushing glass into tiny pieces, placing it in a mold, and then heating the crushed glass at high temperatures in a clay oven. Different types of glass are used including old cola bottles, broken tiles and windows, and other types of repurposed glass. The beads on this strand measure approximately 16-18 x 18-19mm with a hole size of approximately 2-3mm. Each strand measures about 28". Get your strand today! Please note: a large majority of The Bead Chest products are handmade. Therefore, the tone, brightness, and/or color of the product received may vary from the photo. Additionally, any sizes and/or bead counts mentioned are approximations and may vary up to 10-15% from the stated number.