You’ve finally decided to start making rosaries… Congratulations! Rosary making is very fulfilling because you are crafting something that matters. You are creating beautiful spiritual tools to help people pray and grow in faith - that’s pretty cool.

That being said, it can be kind of overwhelming deciding on where to begin. Where do I buy rosary beads? How much are rosary making supplies? What size rosary parts do I need? How do I even make a rosary? 

If you have lots of questions like these - don’t stress! We’ve got you covered. Here is everything you need to know to jump start your rosary making journey.



What Do I Need to Make a Rosary?

Well… that depends. First, you need to decide if you want to make a chain link rosary or a knotted cord rosary. These are two of the most popular types (and a great place to start if you’re new)! Here are some examples to help you visualize the difference:


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If you want to make a cord knotted rosary (right), you can guess what you need - CORD. All joking aside, some people like to use a metal crucifix instead of creating the knotted cord crucifix as pictured above. Some people will also attach a metal saint medal above the centerpiece knot once the rosary is completed. This extra detail can add a personal finishing touch for the recipient just by including one of their favorite saint medals!

 

Making a chain link rosary is a bit more intensive, but like anything, practice makes perfect. Personally, my first chain link rosary took me a while to complete. Before you embark on this journey, be sure to set aside a few hours in which you are able to show up with a positive attitude and a lot of patience. You will get the hang of rosary making before you know it!

 

 

Materials Needed for Chain Link Rosary

If that feels like a lot for you to piece together we also have rosary kits on our website that have almost everything you need to get started!



What Size Rosary Parts Do I Need?

It’s all about ratios! Here is a guide to picking the right sizes for our most common customer needs. 8mm and 6mm are some of the most popular sizes, but if you want a huge rosary - 10mm beads are the way to go. All of these items can be found and purchased on our website.


rosary parts size


How do I Make a Rosary?

We have some guides for you (coming soon). Browse through our blog posts here.



Conclusion

Now, it’s time to get excited and get to work! Start making your first rosary! As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment on this post or email us at [email protected]. God Bless!