Things You'll Need:
- 3 feet of waxed polyester thread or sturdy silk cord
- Craft glue or clear nail polish
- One crucifix
- Six beads, all one color (Our Father beads)
- 53 beads, all in a second color (Hail Mary beads)
- Needle (if your cord is not stiff)
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Step 1
Tie a knot 6 inches from one end of your cord and put 10 beads for the Hail Mary up to the knot; tie a knot near the 10th bead, leaving a little room for the beads to slide. Put one bead for the Our Father; tie another knot leaving some wiggle room. Repeat these steps until you have five sets of 10 beads---do not add the fifth Our Father bead at this time.
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Step 2
Tie a knot at the end. Now tie both ends together. You'll have a circle with your beads. Add the clear nail polish or craft glue so the knot won't come undone. Allow it to dry.
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Step 3
String one Our Father bead onto the longer cord. Tie a knot after this bead; add three beads for the Hail Mary. Tie another knot and slide on the last bead for the Our Father. Tie another knot.
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Step 4
Put the crucifix on the cord and secure it with a double knot. Dab on the craft glue or nail polish. (See Resources.)
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Step 5
Allow the nail polish or glue to cry completely. Carefully cut the excess ends of cord. Ask your parish priest to bless your homemade rosary.
