The Bead Chest Carolina Blue Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads (12mm)

Checkout this beautiful strand of 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 the 1600s. Each bead measures approximately 4 x 12mm with a hole size of approximately 2mm. You will receive a full strand measuring approximately 28". Get yours 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.

• Made of top quality Glass
• Wholesale Value: You receive a full 28" strand which consists of approximately 125 beads. Each bead measures approximately 4 x 12mm with a hole size of 2mm.
• Authentically Made: Produced by local artisans using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, bringing true authenticity to your designs.
• The Bead Chest Advantage: Over 10 million+ beads sold, and 50,000+ customers who have joined us in our mission to support fair trade artisans throughout the world!
• Confidence Promise: Our fair trade beads are the highest quality on the market. We are confident you'll love your beads! If for any reason you are not satisfied with any products from The Bead Chest, please contact us immediately and our incredible support staff will do their best to put a smile on your face :)