Recycled Glass Beads

I’ve nothing against the use of mass produced Chinese beads for jewelry making. But, when you consider the conditions workers endure, and the pittance they are paid for their work, those hefty discounts you get on cheap imports don’t seem quite as appealing. And that’s partly the reason I’ve become a little more conscientious when…

I’ve always considered Ghana to be the glass bead-making hub of Africa. Such is the quantity and diversity of recycled glass beads made in the region, it would be natural to assume the Krobo and Asante people were responsible for introducing the wet core technique to other parts of the continent. But, as is so…

Have you ever studied a strand of hand-formed African recycled glass beads and wondered what they might have been in a former life? Such is the depth and variety of colors used for Recycled Glass Beads, I wanted to find out exactly what kind of glass scrap was being upcycled to make my beads, and…

Everyone knows that old Venetian trade beads carry a certain worth depending on age, but are you aware that some types of African recycled Glass Beads are also highly collectible? Scarcity is one of the key factors which influences the value of recycled glass beads, however, age and composition can also increase their monetary worth.…

Be they pitted antiques, or modern trade bead replicas, I find Recycled Glass Beads utterly irresistible for jewelry projects. An inherent part of their allure is their rustique charm; no two are ever alike, and they’re often tumbled to make them look far older than they really are. Another thing that fascinates me about these…

Everyone knows there are benefits to recycling. Not only does it reduce the amount of waste going into landfill sites, but creative recycling can also minimize the plethora of noxious gases given off by melting things down industrially. In Ghana, the resourceful Krobo and Asante tribes have long known the benefits of creative upcycling. As…

One of the great things about recycled glass beads, besides the fact that they are environmentally friendly, is that they are immensely versatile. Ghana recycled glass beads especially, come in all different colors, sizes, and shapes. People who make jewelry use them to make all sorts of creations, including necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. I looked around…

Recycled glass beads are in high demand because of their uniqueness. The process of making recycled glass beads varies from one region to the other. This means recycled glass beads are different in size, shape, color, and other aspects. Most common shapes of recycled glass beads are round, cubic, drops, rondelle, barrel, tubular, disks and…

Eco-friendly conservation is on the world map with phrases such as “going green” featuring prominently. A lot of emphasis is being placed on the need to conserve natural resources which have been depleted over a long period of time as well as energy. Recycling of resources is one of the proposed ways towards achieving these…

Hello and welcome to my new blog, which will be covering recycled glass beads and everything related to them. As an environmentalist and hippie :), I am infatuated by recycled glass beads. Not only are they nicer to our environment and the world, but they look great too! On this blog, I will writing about…