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Rosary Beads From Flowers Are The Perfect Keepsake

By Janine Hughes


Saving flowers from a special event is very common. Whether you have saved flowers from a wedding, funeral, or birth, you probably pressed or dried them as a way of preserving them. Now you can memorialize the event by making rosary beads from flowers. This is a great way to create a family heirloom that can be passed on over the generations.

There are a few ways of making the bead. Usually the petals are boiled and then mixed with different ingredients to form polymer d ceramic clay. First the petals are dried, chopped, and ground up. Then boiled and worked into a clay. Each bead is rolled by hand, left unglazed, and fired by kiln. The bead created with the petals is a strong e product that makes a wonderful way to preserve a memory for years to come.

Although the fragments of the flowers are not able to be seen, there are surface irregularities that make them evident. The ceramic beads are pastel in color with a matte finish. The bead is never glazed. The polymer bead has bolder color and has a smooth polished look. Unlike the ceramic bead, the particles of the flowers are very visible.

The feel of the ceramic bead is that of a pebble that has been worn by water and somewhat coarse like very fine sandpaper. In contrast, the polymer clay bead has a velvety feel. Both materials are incredibly tough. The bead can break only when purposefully hit with a heavy object such as a hammer. Normal wear and tear cannot damage them. Even an accidental run through the washer will not harm the bead.

The ceramic ones are like small stones while the polymers have a level of suppleness. When the ceramic clay bead is fired it can last for thousands of years. On the other hand, it is not certain how long the polymer bead will last. It will likely last a few hundred years, however the color may fade when exposed to the sun.

The beads do not naturally smell like the petals they are made from. Fragrance can be added to the bead using oils. This is an added feature that is done on request. Periodically you may need to add more fragrance to the prayer beads. You can purchase the fragrant oils at craft stores. You can also store the beads with a scented sachet to keep it fragrant.

Prices for this rosary varies according to the kind of metal parts selected. You can choose from gold or silver plated, gold filled, 14kt gold, or sterling silver. Because the finish can wear off of the plated and filled metal you should keep in mind where you will carry your rosary. Carrying the rosary in a pocket or purse will cause the finish to wear.

Prayer beads made from flower petals is a great way of honoring any memory. What a wonderful and different way of memorializing the death of a loved one, a wedding, or the birth of a child. The beads will last for years and make the perfect family heirloom.




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