Find Delicate Beauty In Rosary Beads From Flowers

By Ida Dorsey


After an event that touches lives, such as a joyful wedding or a solemn funeral, there are generally floral displays that are remaining. It is traditional for guests to save bits of these as remembrances of what happened during that day. There is a way to preserve petals of any kind, and even greenery, for generations to come. Once transformed, through careful artistry, the flora becomes a gift that may be revealed with pleasure to the intended owner.

In many cases, the blooms of choice are roses. The many colors and hues result in striking beads. Each bead will be as varied as the rose petals that produced it. But rosary beads from flowers can be made using any kind of bloom.

Because the families who make these religious items also use their time honored techniques making jewelry as well, another preference for the process is to gather wedding flowers to make lovely necklaces for the bride and her family. Lovely gifts such as these help participants to remember the special day for years to come.

The actual processes that go into creating each bead are a closely guarded secret. Each family owned business that follows the tradition uses crushed and dried rose petals which are mixed with other ingredients to make a kind of clay or paste. This material is then shaped by hand. The materials, once formed, are said to be water resistant, but not completely waterproof. Care must be taken to never completely submerge the completed pieces.

The ordering process is very simple. Customers give a required amount of blooms to the business. The amount varies by business owners. The most common amount requested is one to two roses, which can easily be enough to create a single rosary. Some families have saved dried blooms from a special occasion for years, and as long as there is no mold present, these are perfectly acceptable for use. There are particular instructions available for mailing materials to the business, and these should be followed strictly for best results. Because these family owned companies strive to preserve the distinct identify of each item they make, enormous care is used to keep orders completely separate.

Some businesses offer to process any extra roses, garden buds and even greens to store for future orders. This makes it possible for other family members to have products made up to five years later. It is very common for people to enjoy the unique beauty of these items so much that they decide to have their own created.

Prices range for this specialized form of prayer jewelry begin around twenty five and rise to about eighty dollars. Charms, bracelets, bookmarks, key chains, various chaplets and full size prayer necklaces are all available. They vary depending upon the style of clasps, crystals and metals that are used to complete them.

These remembrances are destined for family heirlooms. Revealing the finished gift to the owner often brings great comfort. They are tributes for important people and events of life.




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