SCB59, African Batik Bone Beads with Stars, Loose

These batik beads have a white star that varies in shape; there are 3 stars on each bead. Bead shape and color vary. Size is 22-27mm wide depending on the bead shape and about 15mm long. These beads are hand-carved from hollow bones and then batiked. As with all of these type of beads, a wooden plug was made to fill the hollow part of the bead and a stringing hole drilled into the plug. The plugs were dyed dark brown to match the bead and when you first get the beads, some of the dye may rub off. I cleaned all of these beads and have gotten most of the loose dye off. If you need to clean them more, just use a rag and some spray cleaner--I used windex just because it was handy but anything would work, probably even water. Also, as the beads age the plug sometimes loosens as it dries more; I just add a drop of super glue to plug. Price is per bead.