{"title":"Featured African-Made Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere are some of the latest beads from Krobo Land in Ghana and some vintage ones as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kiffa-bead-necklace","title":"Kiffa Bead Necklace","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis necklace contains 11 multi-color Kiffa beads and 4 blue ones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral bead is 25mm tall and 16mm wide at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost are very fine older examples, bought from Howard and Marie-Jose Opper in the mid-1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall in very good condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 beads have chips at a lower corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bead-Zone.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39436453347413,"sku":"AFT-124","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFT-124Bead-Zone.com.jpg?v=1624933466"},{"product_id":"bodom-bead-large-round-with-blue-diamonds-32mm-diameter","title":"Powderglass \"Bodom\" Style Bead,  Large Round with Blue Diamonds, 32mm Diameter","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are priced and sold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, recent \"Bodom\" bead, yellow base with turquoise blue diamonds, 2 per bead, 32mm diameter with large 5mm perforation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe name Bodom has been applied to large, old, usually yellow, powderglass beads for decades, but this is a misnomer. The term Bodom actually applies only to beads belonging to the Queen Mother of the Ashanti, and her beads have not been seen by people knowledgeable about beads in a long time. According to Jamey Allen writing in “The Wild Beads of Africa” her collection likely contains a variety of beads including old powderglass Bodom beads, gold, and trade beads from Europe and the Islamic world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe original old powderglass Bodom beads are distinguished by hot-worked glass designs applied to the outer surface of a large powderglass beads. Who made them and where is not known and the method seems to have been lost, but I don't think it will be long before you Ghanaians learn Venetian techniques and then we will see more and better imitations of the orginals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI think it's actually a lot harder to create the surface patterns with powdered glass inside a mold than to apply trails of molten glass to the surface. However the designs made entirely of powederglass inevitably have fuzzy edges and that's what distinguished them from the antique Bodom beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe correct Krobo word for large focal beads, including, but not limited to powderglass beads, is “kpo” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49704368931125,"sku":"AFE-706","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-706.jpg?v=1720485174"},{"product_id":"bodom-bead-vintage-1970s-version-powderglass-33mm-diameter","title":"Powderglass \"Bodom\" Style Bead, Vintage 1970s Version, 33mm Diameter","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge yellow pouderglass \"Bodom\" bead with green and brown designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33mm  diameter with large 4-5mm pefroration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound in eastern Ghana early 1970\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the collection of Joyce Diamanti bead reseacher, writer and educator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe name Bodom has been applied to large, old, usually yellow, powderglass beads for decades, but this is a misnomer. The term Bodom actually applies only to beads belonging to the Queen Mother of the Ashanti, and her beads have not been seen by people knowledgeable about beads in a long time. According to Jamey Allen writing in “The Wild Beads of Africa” her collection likely contains a variety of beads including old powderglass Bodom beads, gold, and trade beads from Europe and the Islamic world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe correct Krobo word for large focal beads, including, but not limited to powderglass, is “kpo”\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAntique Bodom beads had designs applied to the suface n molten glass, the more recent \"Bodom\" beads are made entirely with powderglass method. It takes a lot of skill to create the designs in powdered glass in a mold. The fuzzy edges on the designs, give away the, which I think is actually a more dificult process. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt least on Ghanaian glass beadmaker has learned hot-working techniques, I expect it won't be long before we see more and different Bodom imitations'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49704465039669,"sku":"JSD-776","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/JSD-776a.jpg?v=1720485924"},{"product_id":"bodom-bead-large-vintage-1970s-version-35mm-diameter","title":"Powderglass \"Bodom\" Style Bead, Large, Vintage 1970's Version, 35mm Diameter","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge yellow pouderglass \"Bodom\" bead with green and brown designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm  diameter with large 4-5mm pefroration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound in eastern Ghana early 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe name Bodom has been applied to large, old, usually yellow, powderglass beads for decades, but this is a misnomer. The term Bodom actually applies only to beads belonging to the Queen Mother of the Ashanti, and her beads have not been seen by people knowledgeable about beads in a long time. According to Jamey Allen writing in “The Wild Beads of Africa” her collection likely contains a variety of beads including old powderglass Bodom beads, gold, and trade beads from Europe and the Islamic world. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe correct Krobo word for large focal beads, including, but not limited to powderglass, is “kpo”\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAntique Bodom beads had designs applied to the surface n molten glass, the more recent \"Bodom\" beads are made entirely with powderglass method. It takes a lot of skill to create the designs in powdered glass in a mold. The fuzzy edges on the designs, give away the, which I think is actually a more dificult process. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt least on Ghanaian glass beadmaker has learned hot-working techniques, I expect it won't be long before we see more and different Bodom imitations'\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49704478114101,"sku":"AFE-708","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-708bcopy.jpg?v=1720486614"},{"product_id":"powderglass-large-yellow-oval-bead-with-stripes-in-brown-and-green-44mm-long","title":"Powderglass, Large Yellow Oval Bead with Stripes in Brown and Green, 44mm long","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge yellow powderglass bead with stripes in green and brown, 44mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bead has 6 stripes on one side and only 2 on the other, hole about 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollected in Ghana early 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePowderglass beaddmaking resembles, and is probably derived from, ancient faience beadmaking. It is completely different from the “hot working” techniques most spectacularly practiced in Venice. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLarge furnaces for actually making glass from scratch were not available in Africa, but African beadmkakers developed, and continue to expand into increasingly complex techniques for recycled glass beadmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe yellow glass came from crushed yellow beads, while the green came from wine bottles and the brown from beer bottles. For an excellent book on the process see \u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Recycled Glass Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e by Philippe Kradolfer and Nomoda Djaba. \n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707776672053,"sku":"AFG-208","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-208.jpg?v=1720534720"},{"product_id":"powderglass-large-yellow-bead-with-green-brown-stripes-44mm-long","title":"Powderglass, Large Yellow Bead with Green \u0026 Brown Stripes, 44mm long","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge yellow powderglass beads with stripes in green and brown, 44mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bead has 3 sets of 3 lines, hole about 4-5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollected in Ghana early 1970s only one exactly like this available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePowderglass beaddmaking resembles, and is probably derived from, ancient faience beadmaking. It is completely different from the “hot working” techniques most spectacularly practiced in Venice. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLarge furnaces for actually making glass from scratch were not available in Africa, but African beadmkakers developed, and continue to expand increasingly complex techniques for recycled glass beadmaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe yellow glass came from crushed yellow beads, while the green came from wine bottles and the brown from beer bottles. For an excellent book on the process see \u003cstrong\u003eThe Art of Recycled Glass Beads \u003c\/strong\u003eby Philippe Kradolfer and Nomoda Djaba. Privately published and possibly out of print but check libraries.\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707844829493,"sku":"AFG-218","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-218.jpg?v=1720535525"},{"product_id":"akosu-20x14mm-and-mystery-powderglass-diamond-shaped-bead-25mm-long","title":"Akosu 20x14mm and Mystery Powderglass Diamond Shaped Bead, 25mm long","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 3 beads, a genuine antique Akosu bead, a mysterious diamond shaped bead that looks, but doesn't feel like, it's made by the dry powderglass method. the third bead is a small simple layered powderglass bead of the 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAkosu is 20x14mm, amber colored glass with a pattern of crossed oval shapes on both sides n red and green glass. The word Akosu describes this shape of crossed oval lines and has been adopted as the name for the bead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe diamond shaped bead is like nothing I've ever seen before. It's easy to see how it could have been made with layers of pulversized glass in a mold, possibly with two seed beads melted in on each side. However it is much smoother and more completely fused than most modern powderglass beads. The smooth surface might be due to long term wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one available. The images show both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707933925685,"sku":"AFG-233","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-233a.jpg?v=1720536644"},{"product_id":"powderglass-big-blue-beads-with-white-stripes","title":"Powderglass, Big Blue Beads with White Stripes","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge blue and white powderglass bead from Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 1970s 42mm long with hole about 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowderglass beadmaking resembles, and may be derived from, faience beadmaking that was practiced in ancient Egypt and Persia. It involves layering different colors of glass into a clay mold and heating the beads until the glass fuses but doens't completely liquify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707955978549,"sku":"AFG-212","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-212.jpg?v=1720537161"},{"product_id":"large-blue-and-white-oval-powderglass-beads-with-white-stripes-45mm-long","title":"Powderglass, Large Blue and White Oval Beads with White Stripes, 45mm long","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Large blue and white powderglass bead from Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 1970s 45mm long with hole about 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowderglass beadmaking resembles, and may be derived from, faience beadmaking that was practiced in ancient Egypt and Persia. It involves layering different colors of glass into a clay mold and heating the beads until the glass fuses, but doesn't completely liquify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707963973941,"sku":"AFG-219","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-219.jpg?v=1720537347"},{"product_id":"powderglass-large-blue-bead-with-two-white-stripes-32x24mm","title":"Powderglass, Large Blue Bead with Two White Stripes, 32x24mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge blue powderglass bead with two white equatorial stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Ghana. Vintage 1970s, 32x24mm with hole about 3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowderglass beadmaking resembles, and may be derived from, faience beadmaking that was practiced in ancient Egypt and Persia. It involves layering different colors of pulverized glass into a clay mold and heating the beads until the glass fuses, but doesn't completely liquify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49707974754613,"sku":"AFG-220","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-220x.jpg?v=1720537582"},{"product_id":"powderglass-large-rectangular-bead-of-blue-and-white-glass-43x26mm","title":"Powderglass, Large Rectangular Bead of Blue and White Glass, 43x26mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge blue and white powderglass bead from Ghana, four sided cylinder shape 43x26mm Vintage 1970s with hole about 4-5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe layering creates an attractive effect like clouds or waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowderglass beadmaking resembles, and may be derived from, faience beadmaking that was practiced in ancient Egypt and Persia. It involves layering different colors of pulverized glass into a clay mold and heating the beads until the glass fuses but doesn't completely liquify.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49708013355317,"sku":"AFG-211","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-211x.jpg?v=1720538089"},{"product_id":"kiffa-extremely-detailed-lines-decorate-this-24x15mm-vintage-kiffa-bead-moderate-damage","title":"Kiffa, Extremely Detailed Lines Decorate this 24x15mm Vintage Kiffa Bead, Moderate Damage","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExquisitely delicate lines in red, white and blue lead to circles along the spine of this 1980s, or probably much older, Kiffa Bead \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24mm tall, 15mm long base, this bead has unfortunately suffered damage at all three of its angles, including at the top where the damage extends to the perforation so it can't be strung. It's still a collectible bead, valuable for its artistry and view into how the beads are made via damaged areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want to wear it it could be set in a silver or gold bezel like AFE-728\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI bought this bead, and almost all of my Kiffas from Howard and Marie-Jose Opper who were among the earliest to study, collect and bring kiffas out of Mauritania.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalled Muraqad in Mauritania, they were made by women starting around 1820 to 1830 and used as hair ornaments and on necklaces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe process uses the wet-pack method of powderglass beadmaking in which the different colors of pulverized glass are moistened before being applied to the base bead shape. They are heated until the glass just fuses, but doesn't liquify, which would ruin the design. The result is a semi-matte surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are not to be confused with the proliferation of overpriced \"kiffa\" fakes on the market that are  made in Asia with overly bright colors, crude patterns, a glossy finish and narrower and more irregular triangle shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee AFE-726, AFE-728 and AFT-124 for more triangle Kiffas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49708166250805,"sku":"AFE-727","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-727.jpg?v=1720540115"},{"product_id":"kiffa-vintage-bead-set-in-gold-pendant-40mm-long-including-hinged-bail","title":"Kiffa, Vintage Bead Set in Gold Pendant, 40mm Long Including Hinged Bail","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed lines in red, white and blue lead to circles along the spine of this 1980s, or probably much older, perfect Kiffa Bead set in gold for a pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bead is 25mm tall, and 17mm wide at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complete pendant including the hinged bail os 40mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI bought this bead, and almost all of my Kiffas from Howard and Marie-Jose Opper who were among the earliest to study, collect and bring kiffas out of Mauritania.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalled Muraqad in Mauritania, they were made by women starting around 1820 to 1830 and used as hair ornaments and on necklaces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe process uses the wet-pack method of powderglass beadmaking in which the different colors of pulverized glass are moistened before being applied to the base bead shape. They are heated until the glass just fuses, but doesn't liquify, which would ruin the design. The result is a semi-matte surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are not to be confused with the proliferation of \"kiffa\" fakes on the market that are  made in Asia with overly bright colors, crude patterns, a glossy finish and narrower and more irregular triangle shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee AFE-727, AFE-726 and AFT-124 for more triangle Kiffas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49708192727349,"sku":"AFE-728","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-728.jpg?v=1720540517"},{"product_id":"kiffa-vintage-blue-with-white-dots-perfect-30mm-tall-by-18mm-wide-at-base","title":"Kiffa, Vintage, Blue with White Dots, Perfect, 30mm Tall by 18mm Wide at Base","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pefect blue Kiffa ead with 6 white dots. Vintage 1980s, or probably much older, Kiffa Bead \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30mm tall, 18mm wide at the base. No flaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI bought this bead, and almost all of my Kiffas from Howard and Marie-Jose Opper who were among the earliest to study, collect and bring kiffas out of Mauritania.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalled Muraqad in Mauritania, they were made by women starting around 1820 to 1830 and used as hair ornaments and on necklaces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe process uses the wet-pack method of powderglass beadmaking in which the different colors of pulverized glass are moistened before being applied to the base bead shape. They are heated until the glass just fuses, but doesn't liquify, which would ruin the design. The result is a semi-matte surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are not to be confused with the proliferation of \"kiffa\" fakes on the market that are  made in Asia with overly bright colors, crude patterns, a glossy finish and narrower and more irregular triangle shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee AFE-626, AFE-727, AFE-728, AFG-244 and AFT-124 for more triangle Kiffas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49708215894325,"sku":"AFE-723","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-723.jpg?v=1720540954"},{"product_id":"kiffa-red-vintage-or-older-27x17mm-in-perfect-condition","title":"Kiffa, Red, Vintage or Older, 27x17mm in Perfect Condition","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Kiffa bead perfect with no decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 1980s, or probably older, red Kiffa bead, without decoration which is typical for the red beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27mm tall by 17mm wide at the base. No flaws!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalled Muraqad in Mauritania, Kiffas were made by women starting around 1820 to 1830 and used as hair ornaments and on necklaces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe process uses the wet-pack method of powderglass beadmaking in which the different colors of pulverized glass are moistened before being applied to the base bead shape. They are heated until the glass just fuses, but doesn't liquify, which would ruin the design. The result is a semi-matte surface. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are not to be confused with the proliferation of \"kiffa\" fakes on the market that are  made in Asia with overly bright colors, crude patterns, a glossy finish and narrower and more irregular triangle shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee AFE-626, AFE-727, AFE-728, AFG-244 and AFT-124 for more triangle Kiffas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49708247941429,"sku":"AFE-725","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-725a.jpg?v=1720541783"},{"product_id":"collector-set-of-powderglass-beads-assorted-colores-and-sizes-of-early-examples","title":"Collector Set of Powderglass Beads, Assorted Colores and Sizes of Early Examples","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA small handful of what I call \"Level 1\" powder glass beads. This is the type that was being made when I first visited the Krobo beadmaking region of Ghana in 1972. 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I think the beads are then briefly  heated again to fuse the substance to the base. In any case I haven't been able to chip any of it off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads have a particularly smooth finish, which is achieved by grinding them on an abrasive wheel, then polishing them. A huge amount of work. I was told in Tucson that it's considered to be too much work and these aren't being made anymore. I stocked up on several colors I hope you will enjoy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49709178159413,"sku":"AFG-197","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-197.jpg?v=1720561483"},{"product_id":"powderglass-king-beads-green-with-amber-red-15x14mm-beads-on-27-inch-strand","title":"Powderglass King Beads, Green With Amber \u0026 Red, 15x14mm Beads on 27-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowderglass King beads, green with amber and red decor 15x15mm on 27-inch strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking this style of bead in a clay mold is a real feat of ingenuity by Krobo bead-makers of Ghana. The beads are made in 2 cone shaped halves and then fused together. Getting spots of amber and red  requires careful placement of small of  pulverized amber and red glass inside the edges of the mold before the majority of the green powdered glass sifted in. It's such a lot of work, that the makers told me they aren't making them anymore. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cost of the original antique Venetian King beads just keeps going up tho, so who knows. I decided to buy all the strands I like and am offering them as strands here and in sets of 5. 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Getting spots of amber and red  requires careful placement of small of  pulverized amber and red glass inside the edges of the mold before the majority of the green powdered glass sifted in. It's such a lot of work, that the makers told me they aren't making them anymore. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cost of the original antique Venetian King beads just keeps going up tho, so who knows. 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I decided to buy all the strands I like and am offering them as strands here and in sets of 5 at AFG-199\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49726512955701,"sku":"AFG-115","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-115.jpg?v=1720812075"},{"product_id":"powderglass-king-beads-black-with-amber-red-designs-sets-of-5-beads","title":"Powderglass King Beads, Black with Yellow \u0026 Red Designs, Sets of 5 Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are priced and sold by the set of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowderglass King beads, black with yellow and red patterns, 13x16mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking this style of bead in a clay mold is a real feat of ingenuity by Krobo bead-makers of Ghana. 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Creating the spots of amber and green requires careful placement of small amount of pulverized amber and green glass inside the edges of the mold before the majority of the black powdered glass sifted in. The red line is achieved by adding a thin layer of red at the top of top of each cone in the mold.  It's such a lot of work, that the makers told me they aren't making them anymore. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cost of the original antique Venetian King beads just keeps going up tho, so who knows. I decided to buy all the strands I liked and am offering them as strands here and in sets of 5 beads. Of course the price per bead is lower when you buy by the strand. 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Getting spots of amber and green requires careful placement of small of  pulverized amber and green glass inside the edges of the mold before the majority of the black powdered glass sifted in. The red line is achieved by adding a think layer of red at the top of top of each cone in the mold.  It's such a lot of work, that the makers told me they aren't making them anymore. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cost of the original antique Venetian King beads just keeps going up tho, so who knows. I decided to buy all the strands I liked and am offering them as strands here and in sets of 5. Of course the price per bead is lower when you buy by the strand. 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Unlike some other powder glass King bead styles, in this case the surface designs are individually painted onto the surface with a mixture of powdered class, ceramic pigment and water. Then the beads get a final quick heating so fuse the pattern.  The makers have told me it's all too much work and they don't plan to make any more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cost of the original antique Venetian King beads just keeps going up tho, so who knows. 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A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49726832312629,"sku":"AFG-203","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-203.jpg?v=1720820411"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-short-tubes-blue-with-white-yellow-designs-sets-of-10","title":"Krobo Powderglass Short Tubes, Blue with White \u0026 Yellow Designs, Sets of 10","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are price and sold by the set of 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort tubes, mostly 12x9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese powder glass beads in vlu recycled glass have white \u0026amp; yellow designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead in a mold, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. 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A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49726839521589,"sku":"AFG-190","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-190.jpg?v=1720820622"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-tubes-25x10mm-many-slightly-curved-sold-by-the-set-of-4","title":"Krobo Powderglass Tubes 25x10mm, Many Slightly Curved, Sold by the Set of 4","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are priced and sold by the set of 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Krobo powdelglass tubes, most are slightly curved, with intricate designs in white and amber, 25x10mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead in a mold, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads like a glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49727149539637,"sku":"AFG-718","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-718.jpg?v=1720830469"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-short-blue-cylinders-with-multi-color-dot-designs-10x10mm-sets-of-5","title":"Krobo Powderglass Short Blue Cylinders with Multi-Color Dot Designs, 10x10mm, Sets of 5","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are priced and sold by the set of 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo blue powderglass short cylinders about 10x10mm with \"eye\" and dot designs in amber, red and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead in a mold, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49727158518069,"sku":"AFG-201","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-201.jpg?v=1720831098"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-curved-tubes-blue-with-multi-colors-designs-22x10mm-sets-of-4","title":"Krobo Powderglass Curved Tubes, Blue with Multi-Colors Designs, 22x10mm, Sets of 4","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are priced and sold by the set of 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo blue powderglass slightly curved cylinders about 22x10mm decorated with multi-color stripes and dots. These have quite large holes, ok for leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead by filling a mold with pulverized glass, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and a little water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728882147637,"sku":"AFE-720","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-720.jpg?v=1720882158"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-tubes-red-with-multicolor-designs-25x10mm-sets-of-4","title":"Krobo Powderglass Tubes, Red with Multicolor Designs, 25x10mm. Sets of 4","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are priced and sold by the set of 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo red powderglass short cylinders, slightly curved, about 25x10mm with multi-color designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead by filling a mold with pulverized glass, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and a little water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728888537397,"sku":"AFG-717","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-717.jpg?v=1720882457"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-short-tubes-14x10mm-blue-sold-in-sets-of-6","title":"Krobo Powderglass Short Tubes 14x10mm, Blue, Sold in Sets of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are priced and sold by the set of 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo blue powderglass short cylinders about 14x10mm amber and red designs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead by filling a mold with pulverized glass, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and a little water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728893813045,"sku":"AFE-721","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-721.jpg?v=1720882671"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-blue-short-cylinders-15x9mm-with-multi-color-designs-sets-of-6","title":"Krobo Powderglass Blue Short Cylinders, 15x9mm with Multi-color Designs, Sets of 6","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e These beads are priced and sold by the set of 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo blue powderglass short cylinders about 15x9mm with a multi-color starburst pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead by filling a mold with pulverized glass, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and a little water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728905216309,"sku":"AFE-719","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-719.jpg?v=1720882994"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-blue-beads-with-multi-color-designs-18x10mm-on-25-inch-strand","title":"Krobo Powderglass Blue Beads with Multi-color Designs, 18x10mm on 25-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo blue powderglass short cylinders about 18x10mm on 25-inch Strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Decorated with \"eye\" and stripe designs in amber, red and white on the blue base. This classic color combo was a favorite among the antique Venetian trade beads that inspired the Ghanaian glass bead-makers and remains a favorite today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead by filling a mold with pulverized glass, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and a little water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728918913333,"sku":"AFG-178","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-178.jpg?v=1720883512"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-slightly-curved-cylinders-orange-20x10mm-on-24-inch-strand","title":"Krobo Powderglass Slightly Curved Cylinders, Orange, 20x10mm on 24-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo orange powderglass short, slightly curved cylinders about 20x10mm on 25-inch Strand with blue and white eye designs, on 24-inch strand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe slight curve makes these beads ideal for bracelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead by filling a mold with pulverized glass, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and a little water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728929694005,"sku":"AFG-182","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-182.jpg?v=1720883783"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-beads-slightly-curved-multi-color-20x10mm-on-24-inch-strand","title":"Krobo Powderglass Beads, Slightly Curved, Multi-Color 20x10mm on 24-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo orange powderglass short, slightly curved, cylinders about 20x10mm on 25-inch Strand. 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A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728949027125,"sku":"AFG-186","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-186.jpg?v=1720884233"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-slightly-curved-cylinders-with-multi-color-designs-22x11mm-on-26-inch-strand","title":"Krobo Powderglass Slightly Curved Cylinders with Multi-color designs, 22x11mm on 26-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo powderglass short, slightly curved, cylinders about 22x11mm on 26-inch Strand. The green base is decorated with multi-color dots and stripes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe slight curve makes these beads ideal for bracelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead by filling a mold with pulverized glass, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and a little water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728973570357,"sku":"AFG-179","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-179.jpg?v=1720885087"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-beads-coke-bottle-color-with-blue-and-white-25-inch-strand","title":"Krobo Powderglass Beads, Coke Bottle Color with Blue and White, 25-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoke bottle colored powderglass base bead decorated with detailed blue and white designs. 22x12mm very slightly curved beads on 25-inch strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe slight curve is very popular in Ghana were short strands about the size of a bracelet were sold in the markets. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI found this color combo particularly attractive and paid a bit more for it. I can easily see these beads being used with blue stones like sodalite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one strand available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most recent development in Krobo powderglass bead-making involves creating the base of the bead by filling a mold with pulverized glass, but applying the surface design as type of glaze. A paste of very finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic pigments and a little water is painted onto the beads with a small stick. A final quick baking fuses the solution to the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49728993165621,"sku":"AFG-180","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-180.jpg?v=1720885237"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-blue-and-white-beads-17x12mm-on-32-inch-strand","title":"Krobo Powderglass Blue and White Beads 17x12mm on 32-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong strand of Krobo powderglass beads, 17x12mm on long 32-inch Stran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pattern was created by the original very laborious method of layering tiny amounts of white glass, interspersed with blue glass, layer after layer. It's an impressive feat and an attractive result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA look at the ends of the beads shows how the blue and white glass powder was deposited in 6 pie shaped wedges per layer. I'm tempted to keep this one because I don't think we'll see more of this technique now that adding designs with a form of glaze has become the rage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one strand available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49729018429749,"sku":"AFG-174","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-174.jpg?v=1720886024"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-granite-simulation-beads-16mm-diameter-on-24-inch-strand","title":"Krobo Powderglass Granite Simulation Beads 16mm Diameter on 24-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother rare and interesting Krobo powderglass experiment: simulated granite beads made of black and white powdered glass mixed together. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound Krobo beads start out in a mold just like the cylindrical ones, but once the glass has softened the mold is removed and a stick is used to individually twirl the beads around against the side of the mold at different angles to create a rounded bead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm not even sure if these were meant to imitate granite, but the certainly do. 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In addition the surface has been ground to silky smoothness, an attractive trait that I wish more Krobo makers would adopt.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound Krobo beads start out in a mold just like the cylindrical ones, but once the glass has softened the mold is removed from the furnace and a stick is used to individually twirl the beads around against the sides of the mold at different angles to create a rounded bead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49729059225909,"sku":"AFG-105","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-105.jpg?v=1720887159"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-mini-tubes-amber-with-blue-red-dots-10x7mm-on-24-inch-strands","title":"Krobo Powderglass Mini Tubes, Amber with Blue \u0026 Red Dots, 10x7mm on 24-inch Strands","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo Mini Powderglass beads, 10x7mm on 24-inch strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber base with blue and red dot designs, a classic African bead color combo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dots are applied after the powderglass bead has been removed from the furnace, removed from the mold, cleaned and polished. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glaze used to make the dots is made up of finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic coloring agents and a little water. It's applied with a pointed stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amount of work in these small beads is stunning!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49729096548661,"sku":"AFG-93","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-93.jpg?v=1720887529"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-mini-beads-red-with-amber-white-dots-7x6mm-on-24-inch-strands","title":"Krobo Powderglass Mini Beads, Red with Amber \u0026 White Dots, 7x6mm, on 24-inch Strands","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo Mini Powderglass beads, 10x6mm on 24-inch strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed base with white \u0026amp; amber dot designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dots are applied after the powderglass bead has been removed from the furnace, removed from the mold, and cleaned and polished. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glaze used to make the dots is a paste of finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic coloring agents and a little water. It's applied with a small pointed stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amount of work in these small beads is impressive!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49729106280757,"sku":"AFG-94","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-94.jpg?v=1720888209"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-mini-beads-black-with-white-amber-dots-12x6mm-24-inch-strands","title":"Krobo Powderglass Mini Beads, Black with White \u0026 Amber Dots, 12x6mm, 24-inch Strands","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrobo Mini Powderglass beads, 12x6mm on 24-inch strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack base with white \u0026amp; amber dot dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dots are applied after the powderglass bead has been removed from the furnace, removed from the mold, and cleaned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glaze used to make the dots is a paste of finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic coloring agents and a little water. It's applied with a small pointed stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amount of work in these small beads is impressive!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking small beads is actually harder than making large ones, especially when the tools and techniques are just developing. Seed beads, with their tiny sizes and mind-boggling array of colors, were considered nothing short of miraculous when introduced to Native Americans. For people used to carving beads of shell, wood and stone with simple tools seed beads were an instant hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49729115652405,"sku":"AFG-96","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-96.jpg?v=1720888779"},{"product_id":"krobo-powderglass-mini-beads-white-with-blue-red-dots-12x6mm-on-24-inch-strands","title":"Krobo Powderglass Mini Beads, White with Blue \u0026 Red Dots, 12x6mm on 24-inch Strands","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Krobo Mini Powderglass beads, 12x6mm on 24-inch strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite base with red \u0026amp; blue dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dots are applied after the powderglass bead has been removed from the furnace, removed from the mold, and cleaned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glaze used to make the dots is a paste of finely powdered glass mixed with ceramic coloring agents and a little water. It's applied with a small pointed stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe amount of work in these small beads is impressive!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking small beads is often harder than making big ones, in this case it takes more time to do the precision work of adding the dots to the beads, and there are more small beads than large ones are needed to fill a 24-inch strand. I expect the price for these to go up if they keep making them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49729149436213,"sku":"AFG-99","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFG-99.jpg?v=1720888977"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/collections\/featured-african-made-beads.oembed?page=5","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}