{"product_id":"powderglass-king-bead-imitations-yellow-decorated-bicones-13x15mm-sold-by-sets-of-5","title":"Powderglass King Bead Imitations, Yellow Decorated Bicones 13x15mm, Sold by Sets of 5","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSets of 5 powderglass imitations of Venetian trade beads called  \"King Beads\" in the African trade. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two halves of the bicone and made separately in conical molds, then wide ends are fused together \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\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","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/powderglass-king-bead-imitations-yellow-decorated-bicones-13x15mm-sold-by-sets-of-5","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}