Making Your Own Prayer Beads
While some methods of crafting prayer beads or rosaries are more complex than others, making a basic circlet of prayer beads is simple.This set of prayer beads was created from materials purchased at a local discount department store; the cost was just under $6.00. I first chose the pendant/charm which would give the prayer beads their theme. I decided on a Spirit of Water theme, with dragonfly charms, an assortment of blue beads, and sea green cord. (2mm size). You will also need a pair of scissors and a soft piece of cloth to keep the beads from rolling around on the work surface.
While some methods of crafting prayer beads or rosaries are more complex than others, making a basic circlet of prayer beads is simple.This set of prayer beads was created from materials purchased at a local discount department store; the cost was just under $6.00. I first chose the pendant/charm which would give the prayer beads their theme. I decided on a Spirit of Water theme, with dragonfly charms, an assortment of blue beads, and sea green cord. (2mm size). You will also need a pair of scissors and a soft piece of cloth to keep the beads from rolling around on the work surface.
Step One:
Arrange the beads in a circle.
Step Two:
Cut four feet of cord and knot one end. String on a charm and an accent bead. Then, make a knot six inches from the charm.
String your first bead, sliding it down to the knot. (If the bead moves over the knot, make a second knot to hold the bead fast.) Make a knot on top of the bead.
Tighten down the knot.
Strep Three:
String on a second bead and make a knot, then tighten it down against the bead.
Step Four:
Continue stringing beads, knotting between each one, until all the beads are strung. Reserve the second charm and accent bead to finish off.
Step Five:
Bring the ends of the beads together and fasten with a square knot.
Step Six:
Cut the excess cord, leaving two 6 inch strands. Thread on the second charm & bead. Arrange the charms/beads to desired length.
Step Seven:
Knot above and below each one. Tighten the knots and trim any excess cord.
The Finished Prayer Beads