How to Make a Men's Rosary Bracelet

Make a bracelet rosary using beads your man would like.

If you would like to give a handmade present to a special man in your life, you can do so by making a beaded rosary bracelet. While bracelets are more commonly seen on women, it is possible to personalize one for a man -- by using rosary charms and adding beads in his favorite color. Simple beaded bracelets are easy to create with basic wire-wrapping skills, and they make thoughtful handmade gifts.

Things You'll Need

• Beads -- at least 10 8 mm or 12 6 mm
• Rosary charms
• Clasp
• 20-gauge wire
• Wire cutters
• Round-nose pliers
• 2 split rings
• Bracelet chain (optional)

Instructions

1. Choose which types of beads to use for the rosary bracelet for your special man. Select colors he would like such as black, blue, green or red. For inexpensive beads, choose acrylic or glass over the more expensive crystal or gemstone ones.

2. Cut your wire into 1.25-inch pieces -- one for every bead you have. For instance, if you are using 10 beads for your bracelet, cut 10 pieces of wire.

3. Make a small, tight wire loop on one end of a piece of wire, and place a bead on it. Repeat the loop for the opposite side to secure the bead. Continue until all beads have been attached to looped wires.

4. Open one loop from one bead, by bringing the loop up with your pliers and sliding a closed loop from another bead onto it. Then close the loop. Repeat for the opposite side of the first bead, and continue until all beads have been connected. Attach a split ring to each side of the bracelet.

5. Attach a clasp to one of the split rings, and attach your charms to the split ring on the opposite end. Attach a 2-inch piece of chain to this end, to act as a bracelet extender.

Tips & Warnings

• Be careful when dealing with wire pieces, as they can be sharp when cut.