Indian Glass Bead Chunky Barrel 22x12mm Black with Aventurine Bands

Indian Glass Bead Chunky Barrel 22x12mm Black with Aventurine Bands which are replica of trade beads. Aventurine is a sparkling metallic copper paste added to the glass mixture. Indian Glass Kiln Beads offer a distinctive aesthetic from simple to intricate, featuring detailed designs on the surface. During production, as the bead cools, the exterior shrinks while the interior remains hot and expanded, which can cause cracking. To prevent this, beads are annealed in a kiln where the temperature is slowly reduced, making the final product stronger and more resistant to breaking.
Indian glass beads often arrive with a dusty white or grey coating. This material is called "kiln wash" or "slip," which is used to help the bead release from the wire during production. You can easily remove it by rinsing the beads with tepid water or wiping them with a cloth.

Circa: 1990s

Shape: Barrel 
Size: 22x12mm with large hole
Colour: Black