{"product_id":"brass-lost-wax-cast-large-square-flat-beads-30x30mm-sold-as-a-set-of-2","title":"Brass, Lost Wax Cast, Large Square Flat Beads, 30x30mm, Sold as a Set of 2","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese beads are priced and sold as a set of 2 beads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLost wax cast square flat rectangles 30x30mm dark brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage lost wax cast beads made in Ghana or Cote d'Ivoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo make a lost wax cast bead, every single bead must first be made in wax. The wax bead is then covered in fine clay, dried, and then heated so the wax runs out. Next the newly created mold is filled with molten brass. Once cooled the mold is broken to release the bead, the mold cannot be re-used. Each bead is unique. Next steps involve cleaning, grinding off any traces of sprues, and polishing. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a long and difficult process and small flaws are the norm. They distinguish these beads from machine cast copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly one set available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53404356182325,"sku":"AFE-1222","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/AFE-1222Beadazzled.com.jpg?v=1787696419","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/brass-lost-wax-cast-large-square-flat-beads-30x30mm-sold-as-a-set-of-2","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}