Design Inspiration Supplies
Design Instructions
Supplies needed
- 1 Talavera Cross (94-2321-26)
- 1 Our Lady Link (94-3131-26)
- 6 Leaf Bead (94-5572-26)
- 102 3mm Faceted Spacer (93-0422-26)
- 4 2x2mm Crimp Bead (01-0030-09)
- 4 3mm Crimp Cover (01-0032-09)
- 53 6mm Round Beads
- Beading wire, fine or medium
Tools
- wire cutters
- crimping pliers
Skill Level: Beginner
Finished Size: Approx. 27”
Designer: Tracy Proctor
Download the Our Lady Rosary PDF
Watch our technique videos on the TierraCast Blog (look for Crimping).
Tip: Rosaries are meant to be carried with you. Do not string too tightly so it will be flexible.
About Rosaries: A traditional set of rosary beads consists of 59 beads arranged into a necklace of five “decades” (sets of 10 beads) alternated with 4 single beads (separated from the decades by chain, small spacers or seed beads), a center to close the necklace, and a pendant consisting of 5 more beads and a crucifix or cross. Each bead in the rosary represents a prayer.
Steps
- Create Necklace: Cut a 28” length of beading wire and attach one end to a top loop of the Our Lady link using a crimp bead. String on a 6mm bead and a 3mm Faceted spacer, and repeat 9 times to form the first decade. Add 4 Faceted spacers, 1 Leaf bead, and 5 more Faceted spacers. Repeat this sequence 3 more times. Finish by stringing on the 5th decade (ending with a 6mm bead) and attach the end to the second top loop of the Our Lady link using a crimp bead. Cover crimps beads with crimp covers.
- Create pendant: Cut a 7-8" length of beading wire and attach one end to the Talavera Cross using a crimp bead. String on a Leaf bead and 5 Faceted spacers. Add one 6mm bead, 1 spacer, one 6mm bead, 1 spacer, and the last 6mm bead. Finish with 5 more spacers, 1 leaf bead and the last 5 spacers. Attach to the bottom loop of the Our Lady link with a crimp bead. Cover crimp beads with crimp covers.
