Clay kiln Cedi bead factory, Ghana


The cedi bead factory north of Accra still uses the traditional method of making beads. Now though the raw materials are old crushed bottles. Clay moulds are placed in this kiln containing the recycled ground glass which will fuse in the heat to form beads.


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Location: Ghana, West africa
Photo credit: © Tony P. Eveling / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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