How to Make a Rosary Bracelet

A rosary bracelet is a wonderful way to carry peace and serenity with you and look fashionable at the same time. Whenever you need the comfort of your faith you will need to look no further than your wrist. Here is a lovely way to express yourself with a handmade rosary constructed of glass furnace beads and crystals.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• 10 furnace glass chubs
• 1 large furnace glass chub
• 28 four-millemeter Swarovski crystals
• 1 button clasp
• 1 small crucifix with a jump or split ring
• 1 saint medal with a jump or split ring
• Softflex beading wire, medium strength
• Crimping pliars
• Scissors
• 2 silver crimp beads

1. Determine the length of the rosary bracelet and trim the beading wire. Make sure enough is left at the end to tie it off.
2. Attach the male end of the clasp to the beading wire and secure it with one of the crimp beads.
3. String the bracelet with the beads and other items in this order. First string 3 crystals followed by the large furnace chub. Next string 2crystals followed by the crucifix. Add 1 more crystal and then the saint medal. Follow these with 1 crystal and 1 chub.
4. Continue the bracelet by stringing 2 crystals followed by 2 chubs. Repeat this pattern until the last chub is used, then string 3 crystal beads on the end. Add more if you need them for length.
5. Add the female end of the clasp and secure it with a crimp bead.

Tips & Warnings

• This rosary bracelet makes a wonderful gift for a child's confirmation. Simply adjust the size by removing some of the end beads from the bracelet.