Powderglass King Bead Imitations, Yellow Decorated Bicones 13x15mm, Sold by Sets of 5
SKU: AFG-197
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$10.00
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Description
- Sets of 5 powderglass imitations of Venetian trade beads called "King Beads" in the African trade.
- The two halves of the bicone and made separately in conical molds, then wide ends are fused together
- The surface design consists of unique mixture of very finely powdered glass combined with a ceramic pigment and water. 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.
- These 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