{"product_id":"designer-painted-glass-long-tubes-blue-gold","title":"African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Blue \u0026 Gold","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold cobalt-blue and golden-yellow Krobo glass tubes bring graphic painted rhythm and statement scale to designer jewelry, bead-store assortments, and wholesale sourcing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate high-impact jewelry compositions with these \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. The elongated tubes combine rich cobalt\/royal blue with mustard-golden yellow, accented by coral-red circular details and crisp white dotting.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–11mm × 27–32mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these beads offer substantial length and visual presence. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e support a range of possible stringing approaches, while the long tube form is especially effective in statement necklaces, focal sections, repeated linear designs, and mixed-material compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated with contemporary \u003cstrong\u003eKrobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e, these beads reflect continuing knowledge of glass transformation, bead forming, and decorative surface work. Variations in shape, dimensions, paint placement, color intensity, surface texture, and hole size are expected characteristics of handmade production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strand measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–11 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this style well suited to jewelry designers, bead stores, creative studios, and small-batch brands sourcing distinctive Ghanaian glass components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled Glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique \/ Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with painted surface decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Tube \/ Elongated Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue \/ Multicolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt \/ Royal Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard \/ Golden Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral Red, White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–11mm × 27–32mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Strand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–11 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 beads per strand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrobo glass beadmaking forms part of Ghana's continuing beadmaking landscape and reflects skilled knowledge of transforming glass into individually formed and decorated components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary makers continue to produce beads for jewelry, trade, design, and creative practice. Painted examples such as these show how surface decoration can interact with bead shape to create distinctive visual identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are best understood as examples of \u003cstrong\u003eliving Ghanaian craftsmanship and contemporary material production\u003c\/strong\u003e. No sacred, ceremonial, spiritual, or symbolic meaning is assigned to the painted circles, bands, or dots without supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these beads are handcrafted, expect slight variation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape • Length • Diameter • Surface Texture • Color Intensity • Painted Band Width • Circle Placement • Dot Spacing • Hole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese differences are normal characteristics of handmade production and give each strand individual visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle glass beads carefully and avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor routine cleaning, gently wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, prolonged soaking, or vigorous scrubbing, particularly across painted surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow beads to dry completely before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839383187646,"sku":"AAD-00000411","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ca9f8bd7-bcf2-4cdc-a2d1-92e2b49ac7a3.jpg?v=1788565059","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/designer-painted-glass-long-tubes-blue-gold","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}