Used a stone and clay mixture to make a mold for making beads. It is a traditional method used in the Eastern region of Ghana so despite this task specifically mention the unnecessity of tradition my task happens to be.

Essentially you take a stone or a slab of hardened clay, poke holes in it, place a stick in the middle of the hole and then pour powdered glass into the holes and then throw it into the fire. I'd say it is pretty Yabadabcool!