Rosary Makers

53and6---
Thank you for posting your link! I've been thinking about using the small clear beads like that, but just wasn't sure how much it would improve the look- I love it! I will definitely be doing that from now on!
I started making them too because I thought it would be a very special thing to do and then I know that I get exactly what I want, unlike when you settle for a store one- or spend an arm and a leg for a beautiful one.
I'm also excited about the idea of rosary bracelets now. Thanks so much for posting your site!!!

hi everybody...i'm brand new, and was happy to see a group for folks who make rosaries. i'm posting a link to my etsy page (i'm not trying to get sales, i'm not that type of girl) so you can see what type of rosaries i make. i make 'wired' rosaries, and have recently picked up a technique where you use two wires instead of just one; this doubles the tensile strength of the rosary, while also giving it this neat woven look. i'm really digging it. plus, i make rosary bracelets. i make regular bracelets too, but haven't been able to list any cos they all get snatched up by my family and friends! but i love to make rosaries; it's a very meditative, zen-like experience for me. and i really enjoy making funky, unique rosaries; it's hard to find the perfect rosary in a store. yay for making rosaries! i look forward to sharing our experiences!

www.kriswinningham.etsy.com

kris

Hi Jeralyn!

Thanks for your post! I started by ordering a starter kit online from Lewis & Company. Just google "Lewis & Company" and it will take you to their site which includes "Introductory Kits".

If you want to make knotted twine rosaries, google "Rosary Army". They have a video that teaches you how to make them.

Hope this helps! Let us know how it's going!

Elizabeth

Hello
I am interested in learning to make rosaries and would appreciate any suggestions on where to begin. Thanks and God Bless!l

Hi all!
I make knotted twine rosaries, I sent some to Rosary Army, some to Fr. Hannigan in Iraq, and a bunch as the Spirit moves me. Here's a link to my flickr page that has a few of my rosaries. I get twine from FNT, The Fish Net Co., Divine Twine, and Shady Twine. Google (or Goodsearch) any of them to find some fine twine! I am especially fond of Divine Twine--Teena and Cheryl do great work.
I am finding the layout of this group hard to navigate, but I will check in as often as I can.
God Bless you all for your good work!
Brian

HELLO AmyMart! WELCOME! I am so THRILLED for you and your son that you have been able to enroll him in a Catholic School!! HURRAY. I was not able to do so with my son, but when my son was in third grade, I was finally able to enroll him in Sunday school and I was finally able to become a consecrated catechist! That was in 2003, so I feel somewhat equipped to answer your questions!!

I'm so happy that you have become a Rosary Maker!!! Did you know that the Blessed Mother gives rosary makers special promises? If you don't know about the 15 Promises, check out the youtube link I posted above on this site (the one with the musical harp playing). As a rosary maker, you get the special blessings of THE ENTIRE CELESTIAL COURT !

Now...in answer to your questions:

1. You can use any color bead or even a mixture! In fact...you don't have to even use beads! (Sometimes I wire wrap small rocks into my rosaries.)

2. You don't have to have anything blessed unless you want to. Each rosary maker has there own special way of treating this. Here are some options:

Give the finished rosaries unblessed and let the receiver of the rosaries know that they haven't been blessed yet. (Maybe the pastor and the teachers could arrange for a group rosary blessing with all of the children...that way they are part of the process.)

Take all the finished rosaries to the pastor to have them blessed before giving them to the children. Blessings can be done with or without Holy Water. (I like having mine blessed with Holy Water.) Once they are blessed, they become SACRAMENTALS and require respectful treatment. Tell the recipients of your blessed rosaries that if for any reason they need to be disposed of, the only proper way to do this is to respectfully bury or burn them.

I have some blessed beads and components, but I always wait to have mine blessed after I finish making them. That way, the entire rosary is blessed. Whatever beads or components you want to bless ahead of time is up to you! Just let your recipients know.

There's no such thing as blessing a rosary too many times! I remember working with some 4th graders (especially the boys) who were always very excited own "double" or more blessed rosaries!

3. Your gift of these rosaries to these children is TOTALLY appropriate and so beautiful. Some of the children may have already received rosaries from their First Communion, HOWEVER, DON'T LET THIS DISUADE YOU!! There is no such thing as having too many rosaries. In fact, at my Sunday school, I made sure everyone got TWO rosaries...one to have and one to give away!

I hope this info is helpful. If you have any more questions, please don't hesitate to post a note! Let us know how your rosaries are coming along!

Again...WELCOME and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!

Elizabeth

Hello, My name is Amy and I am new to the board and a new Rosary beader! I enrolled my son in Catholic school this year (3rd Grade) and he came home asking me if he could bring his Rosary Beads to school because they say the Rosary every day after lunch. I did not want to send our "Good" Rosary beads to school because I would be devastated if they were lost! So, I decided to make some. Which then made me think about making a set for all of the kids and then my son can give them to the kids at Christmas. Now a few questions. I ave a bajillion different colored beads! Can I use any color bead? I had a friend who used to make and give away rosary beads and always had them "blessed". Is this a usual practice? Is it OK to use them without having them blessed? Also, because this is a Catholic School I am assuming this would be appropriate to give? I would love to hear what everyone thinks! Thanks, Amy

Dear nancy dalrymple,

How old are the children?

Elizabeth

I do not know how to make beads but I have a request for Christmas?? I am helping a family in california of 8 and 6 children I would pay anyone for their time to make at least 6 rosery beads for the children? If you cannot do this then make me a payer and or show me how and I will try to do this myself. Please get back to me Thank you and God Bless Love of Christ Nancy

Hi Yankeemanmp!
How incredibly beautiful your rosaries sound! For something like this, I would use 24 or 26 guage Sterling Silver or Gold Filled wire and wire wrap the components together, if you can.

Otherwise, you will need two pair of pliers to open and close a jump ring. Hold the jump ring with one pliers and twist open and closed with the other.

See if you can purchase Sterling Silver or Gold Filled jump rings at a beading supply store...or order them on line. Picking them out in person is best, however, then you can see what you get before purchase and you don't have to wait.

Also, you might want to see if the rosaries will tolerate larger jump rings.

Hope this helps!