Recycled Glass Beads

Beautiful textural recycled glass beads, in a selection of colours and sizes, sold individually. Perfect for jewellery making and special craft projects.

Produced largely by the West African Krobo tribe using traditional methods, these beads are individually handmade from recycled bottles, with powdered glass poured into clay moulds and baked in special ovens. 

Recycled glass beads are one of the leading exports of Ghana, helping millions to evade poverty and generate a regular income for their families.

Sold individually, choose from our curated selection.

These items are handmade with a rustic, irregular finish, as such sizes are approximate and beads may vary from those pictured. 

Green swirl Jumbo : Bead size: 21-23mm diameter  x 20mm / Hole size: 5mm

Mottle green 18mm : Bead size: 18-19mm diameter x 15-18mm / Hole size: 3mm

Blue Wave Jumbo : Bead size: 23mm diameter / Hole size: 2mm

Blue Wave 18mm : Bead size: 18mm diameter / Hole size: 2mm

Emerald Green Jumbo : Bead size: 23mm diameter / Hole size: 2mm

Emerald Green 18mm : Bead size: 18mm diameter x 14mm / Hole size: 3mm

Emerald Green 14mm : Bead size: 14mm diameter / Hole size: 2mm

Aqua Blue 18mm : Bead size: 18mm diameter / Hole size 3mm

Aqua Blue 14mm : Bead size: 12-14mm diameter / Hole size 3mm

Green Lagoon 18mm : Bead size: 18mm diameter / Hole size 3mm

Blue Green Wave 14mm : Bead size: 12-14mm diameter / Hole size 2mm

White opaque 18mm : Bead size: 18mm diameter / Hole size: 3mm

White opaque 7mm : Bead size: 7mm diameter / Hole size: 2mm

Maroon Black Swirl 18mm : Bead size: 17-19mm / Hole size: 3mm

Serpentine Green 14mm : Bead size: 12-14mm diameter / Hole size 2mm

Vintage Turquoise 14mm : Bead size 12-14mm diameter / Hole size 2mm

Opaque Pink Jumbo : Bead size: 20mm diameter x 18mm / Hole size: 3-4mm

Opaque Pink Small : Bead size: 12-14mm diameter x 12-13mm / Hole size: 2mm

Opaque Grey Giant : Bead size: 25mm diameter x 20-25mm / Hole size: 3mm

Multicolour 14mm : Bead size: 14mm diameter / Hole size: 2mm

Multicolour 11mm : Bead size: 10-11mm diameter x 10-11mm / Hole size: 2mm

Multicolour beads - you will receive a random selection from colours pictured, if you have a specific request please contact me, I'll accommodate as stocks allow.

Sourcing beautiful handmade beading treasures from around the world, all items are fair trade supporting developing communities.

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