When we think of crafting beaded accessories, the first things that come to mind are necklaces and bracelets. But actually, beaded earrings are the easiest to do. Many people can along fine without wearing bracelets and necklaces, but if they go without earrings, they tend to feel naked. The thing is, when we think of earrings, we think of those expensive ones made of silver, gold and diamonds. But the truth is, you can create your own fancy-looking pair using your own glass beads supplies. You can even combine it with other beaded materials and create a design that is uniquely you!
The truth is, earrings don’t need to be fancy in order to look good and presentable to the public. You can look elegant and posh even without spending tons of money to get that particular chic look. All you have to do is either buy a beautifully crafted beaded earring or make one yourself using your own glass beads supplies.
Did you know that American Indians used to create beaded earrings for their women as well as very intricate and elaborate designs for their beaded jewelry, intended for different purposes? These designs included dream catchers, which are ritual items they place on cradles and other sleeping areas to drive away nightm
ares and bad dreams. A common gemstone that they use for their earrings are turquoise beads, which gives strength of conviction and character to whoever is wearing them.
Today, we can see this dream catcher design turned to earrings for women and not just as an accessory inside the bedroom. Some of us have also carried on this practice of creating their own earrings from their own glass beads supplies. Beaded earrings, because of the variety of beads available in the market, are easily very colorful, chic and elegant, with a touch of that vintage charm. If you’re seeking for a new look and a new feel for your sense of fashion, creating earrings and other accessories with the use of glass beads supplies is definitely the way to go.
The rosary beads serve to be one of those ancient symbols and tools of Christianity. It was first made during the twelfth century when the blessed Virgin Mary was said to appear to Saint Dominic and made a promise that if Saint Dominic will spread the rosary’s devotions to people, peace would be found.When the rosary was first made, it contained 150 glass beads, which serve as a mirror to the set of psalms that the Bible contains. Anybody who doesn’t have regular access to this set of Psalms can just move along the string of rosary glass beads and pray. This benefits the blind and those people who have no means of learning how to read.
However, it should be noted that rosary beads were not always strung together. It used to be just stones kept in one’s pocket which get sorted as the individual prays. It was only much, much later that these beads were thought to be strung together for ease of use.
In the beginning, the “Hail Mary” was not really part of the prayer. It was only added to introduce Angel Gabrielle and they chose to do this before the “Our Father”.
Today we find that the Dominican rosary contains 59 beads. They are divided into ten sections which are called "decades". These beads are crafted with a larger bead used to say the 'Our Father' prayer followed by ten smaller beads used to say the 'Hail Mary'.
You can create your own rosaries too, using glass beads and other beaded materials.
Many people get interested in making glass beads jewelry. But how many of you can make a glass beads rosary instead? It can serve not just as an accessory, but as a tool for prayer and meditation as well.For those who are not familiar with a rosary bracelet, or how one might pray using a rosary glass beads bracelet, all you have to know is that it consists of 11 beads, rather than the typical 59 of a full rosary. The Our Father bead is the singled out bead, and the other 10 beads are for the decade of Hail Mary prayers. Having a glass beads rosary bracelet is a convenient way to carry your rosary with you, and is also great conversation starter to share your faith.
In order to make your own glass beads rosary bracelet, prepare the following materials:
- 10 FURNACE GLASS BEADS
- 1 LARGE FURNACE GLASS BEAD
- 28* 4mm QUARTZ CRYSTALS (or any gemstone or crystal)
- 1 BUTTON CLASP
- 1 SMALL CRUCIFIX (with jump or split ring to be used for hanging)
- 1 SMALL MIRACULOUS MEDAL (the one with jump or split ring) (OR SAINT MEDAL OF CHOICE)
- 2 SILVER CRIMP BEADS
- SOFTFLEX BEADING WIRE, MEDIUM STRENGTH
- CRIMPING PLIERS
- A PAIR OF SCISSORS
Directions:
You must first decide the length of your bracelet. Then trim your beading wire, leaving enough towards the end for tying. Add male end of clasp and secure with crimp bead. When you string, do it in this order: 3 crystals, large furnace glass bead, 2 crystals, crucifix, 1 crystal, medal, 1 crystal, glass bead, 2 crystals, glass bead, 2 crystals...repeat this until you string last glass bead. String 3 crystals (or more if you need a bit longer). Add female end of clasp and secure with crimp bead.