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The beads on this strand measure approximately 9-10 x 11mm with a hole size of approximately 3mm
These beads are produced in large part by the Krobo tribe and through recycling glass are environmentally friendly
The procedure for making the beads consists of a number of steps whereby powdered glass is poured into molds of clay and baked in a specialized oven
By extinguishing the flame with a snuffer
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Light Aqua Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads House Plans The beads on this strandCheckout this beautiful strand of aqua color Ashanti glass saucer beads. 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