Brass, Lost Wax Cast & Other Beads, From Africa, 33 Beads, Discounted for Flaws

AFM-283

Regular price $10.00

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  • Strand of round, bicone, flat, oval and other beads lost wax cast beads from Ghana, Ivory Coast and Ethiopia
  • 21-inch strand with 33 beads
  • Sizes range from 8 to 20mm diameter
  • This strand is priced considerably lower than usual because the beads have more  than usual number of small flaws. 
  • In addition to low price they have the advantage of offering a mix of sizes & shapes
  • Each of these beads except the smallest round ones, is first made in wax. The wax is covered by clay, the clay is heated and the wax runs out through openings left for that purpose. Molten recycled metal is poured in. After cooling, the clay mold is broken open and each unique bead is removed and cleaned.
  • In this long, delicate and laborious process it's inevitable that some beads are not perfect.