{"title":"Metal Beads","description":"Click on Metal Beads in Left Side Menu to quickly access the sub-sections of the Metals Collection: Brass \u0026amp; Copper, or Silver \u0026amp; White Metal Beads. Use the drop-down Menu above to sort alphabetically, or by price, date, etc. \u003cbr\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brass-round-braid-openwork-18mm","title":"Brass,Lost Wax Cast Round Braid Openwork 18mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Baule Lost Wax Cast beads from Ivory Coast. Openwork round 18mm with vertical braided rope design.  About 30 beads per 21-inch strand, excluding raffia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach of these beads 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 the beads are removed, cleaned, and polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn this long, delicate and laborious process it's inevitable that some beads are not perfect, in fact some are pretty funky, but that's normal and taken into account when pricing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-1","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39400540045397,"sku":"AFM-1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-1.jpg?v=1622756060"},{"product_id":"brass-bicone-openwork-bicones","title":"Brass,Lost Wax Cast Bicones, Ghana, Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost Wax Cast Bicones from Ghana. Openwork about 15x15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 32 beads per 20-inch strand, excluding raffia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach of these beads 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, each clay mold is broken open and the individually unique beads are removed, cleaned, and polished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn this long, delicate and laborious process it's inevitable that some beads are not perfect. That's normal and taken into account when pricing. Flaws are much less noticeable on these smaller beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-2","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39400565932117,"sku":"AFM-2","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-279Bead-Zone.com.jpg?v=1674663632"},{"product_id":"brass-forged-large-hole-8mm","title":"Brass, Bicones, Vintage, Truncated, Large Hole 8mm on Long 30-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage forged brass beads 8mm diameter on very long 36-inch strand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 100 beads on this strand, only one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHole size is at least 3mm, in some it's larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI think these are Ethiopian, although silver is usually more popular there\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich dark brass color, worn to a nice patina, may be older than vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdges are much smoother than new beads and metal is thicker also\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-35","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404429541461,"sku":"AFM-35","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-35.jpg?v=1623101256"},{"product_id":"brass-rings-small-10mm","title":"Brass, Rings, Nigeria 10mm, on 20-inch Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall brass rings from Nigeria. Inside diameter 3-4mm, outside 10mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21-inch strands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are fairly heavy, but a few go a long way. I like them to slip over two strands of leather when suspending an Ethiopian cross, a donut or other pendant. I also like them for earrings,  add a bead above or below and maybe a small tassel for lots of volume with little weight. I've also seen some nice designs weaving leather lace or rat tail cord in and out between these rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-9","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404439634005,"sku":"AFM-9","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-9.jpg?v=1623112584"},{"product_id":"brass-ethiopian-round-8mm","title":"Brass, Round, Ethiopian, Polished,  8mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShiny, new round Ethiopian round Brass beads 8mm diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong 30-inch strands, large holes about 3mm at least, good for leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuite smooth on the outside and edges are less sharp than most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese have been laboriously forged from sheet brass, filed and polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-27","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404454510677,"sku":"AFM-27","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-27.jpg?v=1623105252"},{"product_id":"brass-tuareg-long-bicones","title":"Brass, Tuareg Long Bicone Beads, 40x5mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, elegant Tuareg elongated brass bicones 40x5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged beads with engraved designs, 31-inch strand, 20 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese add a lot of interest, without much weight to the style of long narrow necklaces that look so great with tunics. Complemented by black, or combined with colors and some small brass beads, these are sure to elevate your look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tuareg are traditionally nomadic herders who travel the southern Sahara and Sahel regions of West Africa, and famous for their skills as silversmiths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-20","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404469813333,"sku":"AFM-20","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-20.jpg?v=1623107464"},{"product_id":"silver-elongated-tuareg-silver-bicones","title":"Silver Long Tuareg  Bicones","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, elegant, Tuareg elongated silver alloy bicones 38 to 40x5mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged beads with engraved designs, 32-inch strands with 20 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese add a lot of interest, without much weight to the style of long narrow necklaces that look so great with tunics. Complemented by black, or combined with colors and some small silver beads, these are sure to elevate your look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tuareg are traditionally nomadic herders who travel the southern Sahara and Sahel regions of West Africa, and famous for their skills as silversmiths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-19a","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404470599765,"sku":"AFM-19","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-19.jpg?v=1623107645"},{"product_id":"silver-bicones-small-ethiopia-7x6mm","title":"Silver (White Metal), Bicones Small Ethiopia 9x6mm on 30-inch Strands","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Ethiopian forged coin silver (white metal) bicones 7x6mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong 30-inch strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver combined with white base metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerately large holes for their small size .7 to 1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium weight, light enough for earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nice shape that adds interest, especially to longer necklace. I often use as size 8 seed bead at either end to balance out any unevenness and protect cord from any rough ragged metal ends, although these particular ones are quite smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-18","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404488130645,"sku":"AFM-18","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-18.jpg?v=1623109573"},{"product_id":"brass-lost-wax-cast-beehives-small-10mm","title":"Brass,Lost Wax Cast Beehives, Small 10mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Lost Wax Cast round \"beehive\" beads 10mm diameter\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge hole beads (1-2mm) on 21-inch strands (always excluding raffia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese, and all lost wax cast beads, are initially shaped out of filaments of wax. Each wax bead is individually coated in clay, dried and then fired to let the wax melt out through holes in the clay left for this purpose. Molten brass is then poured into the clay mold. Once it has cooled each mold is broken to release one unique bead. Since the molds can only be used once, no two beads are alike. Grinding removes any extra brass spurs and polishing completes the laborious process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404518375509,"sku":"AFM-8","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-8.jpg?v=1623112551"},{"product_id":"brass-lost-wax-baslet-beads-12x14mm","title":"Brass,Lost Wax Cast \"Basket\" beads 12x14mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNice mid-size Lost Wax Cast beads, openwork basket shape 12x14mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn 21-inch strands (always not counting the raffia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge holes make these versatile and the open work cuts down on weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike most Lost Wax Cast beads, these have no noticeable flaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost Was Casting is a laborious process: Each of these beads 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 the individually unique beads are removed, cleaned, and polished. Made in Ghana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-6","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404525977685,"sku":"AFM-6","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-6.jpg?v=1623113097"},{"product_id":"brass-lost-wax-large-round-20mm","title":"Brass, Lost Wax Cast, Large Round 20mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge round spiral pattern Lost Wax Cast beads 20mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 beads on a strand; Made in Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike most lost wax cast beads these have almost no flaws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese make bold statement necklaces that aren't too heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso consider them for home decor: fan pulls, light pulls, blind pulls, etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach of these beads 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 the individually unique beads are removed, cleaned, and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-5","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404530794581,"sku":"AFM-5","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-5.jpg?v=1623113587"},{"product_id":"brass-lost-wax-diamonds-pattern-20mm","title":"Brass,Lost Wax Cast Diamonds Pattern 20mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, Lost Wax Cast diamond pattern beads 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge hole beads on 21-inch strands (excluding raffia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese large, but lightweight beads make stunning statement necklaces with African amber or other large beads, but can also be used around the house for fan pulls, light pulls, blind pulls, etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach of these beads 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 the individually unique beads are removed, cleaned, and polished. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn this long, delicate, and laborious process it's inevitable that some beads are not perfect. That's expected and built into the price. Most people familiar with the process understand that the \"flaws\" distinguish real one-of-a-kind cast beads from mass produced ones, and appreciate the uniqueness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404535021653,"sku":"AFM-4","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-4.jpg?v=1623114327"},{"product_id":"silver-forged-ethiopian-round-8-9mm","title":"Silver (White Metal) Forged Ethiopian Round 7mm on 28-inch Strands","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver alloy (white metal) Ethiopian forged round beads 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong 28-inch strand or large hole beads - nice spacers for leather necklaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are new beads and the edges can be a little rough, but I always try to pick the best ones of the bunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey shine up nicely with a polishing cloth which means they've got at least some silver in them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-e","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404539838549,"sku":"AFM-3","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-3.jpg?v=1623115192"},{"product_id":"brass-rings-nigeria-14mm","title":"Brass, Rings, Nigeria 14mm Diamater, on 22-inch Raffia Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall brass rings from Nigeria. Inside diameter 4-5mm, outside 14mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one 22-inch strand available\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are fairly heavy, but a few go a long way. I like them for slipping over two strands of leather when suspending an Ethiopian cross, a  stone donut or other pendant. I also like them for earrings,  add a bead above or below and maybe a small tassel. I've also seen some nice designs weaving leather lace or rat tail cord in and out between these rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-34","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39412270137429,"sku":"AFM-34","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-34Bead-Zone.com.jpg?v=1623404407"},{"product_id":"brass-lost-wax-openwork-curved","title":"Brass, Lost Wax Cast, Bananas","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost Wax cast brass beads from Ghana, openwork elbows 20x7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActually these look a little like bananas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrands 22-inches excluding raffia, 28 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntersperse with some round beads for fun bracelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach of these beads 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn this long, delicate and laborious process it's inevitable that some beads are not perfect, I pick the best available, but there are almost always a few \"flaws\" that distinguish handmade beads from mass produced, machine made ones the price takes this into account and we hope you understand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AFM-41","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39416300208213,"sku":"AFM-41","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-41.jpg?v=1623691517"},{"product_id":"brass-tubes-ethiopia-10x4mm","title":"Brass, Tubes, Ethiopia 10x4mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Ethiopian tubes 10mm long x 4mm diameter \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrands are 24 inches long, 60+ beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge holes about 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bead-Zone.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39416318984277,"sku":"AFM-45","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-45.jpg?v=1623693604"},{"product_id":"antique-cameroon-brass-bicones-large","title":"Brass, Bicones, Antique Cameroon, Large","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, heavy, antique Brass Bicones from Cameroon, average 12x14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery large holes 5-7mm or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautifully smooth, well worn surfaces, 20-inch strand, 44 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nice collector strand, only one available\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr full of design possibilities for designers who like large, interesting and collectible beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI like them to hide attachments for long cord-with-tassel, or cord-with-pendant necklaces. Also consider fan pulls, blind pulls, etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bead-Zone.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39416328945749,"sku":"AFM-40","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-40.jpg?v=1623694320"},{"product_id":"antique-cameroon-brass-bicones-giant-strand","title":"Brass, Bicones, Antique Cameroon, Giant Strand","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Carmeroon brass bicones assorted sizes and shapes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeads range from 5x10 to 15x20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stunning collection of shapes and sizes, only one available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll show extensive wear to a smooth finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA few copper, bronze and possibly iron beads mixed in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong 33-inch strand, 87 beads, all have large holes at least 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI hope this strand finds a home with a collector or a designer who loves big and interesting collectible beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bead-Zone.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39416355586133,"sku":"AFM-39","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/products\/AFM-39.jpg?v=1623695889"},{"product_id":"lost-wax-brass-window-design-round-14x15mm","title":"Brass, Lost Wax Cast, Window Design Round 14x15mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost Wax Cast brass beads from Ghana round window design 14x15mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 33 beads per strand on 18-inch strands excluding raffia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach of these beads is first made in wax. 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