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Darkness of blue may vary slightly from strand to strand
The procedure for making the beads consists of a number of steps whereby powdered glass is poured into molds of clay and baked in a specialized oven
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The beads on this strand measure approximately 9-10 x 11mm with a hole size of approximately 3mm
Light Aqua Ashanti Glass Saucer Beads House Plans Darkness of blue may varyCheckout this beautiful strand of aqua color Ashanti glass saucer beads. The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold, using a cassava stem for the bead's hole. The mold is placed in a furnace and heated until the glass particles congeal without actually melting and the stem burns out. The Ghanaians have been making beads in this manner since