How to Make Your Own Prayer Beads

Fusion beads would like to share a little history about prayer beads. Beads can be traced to the beginning of mankind. It is believed that the Chinese invented, abacus, the concept of stringing beads, is how the practice of prayer counting was developed.

Stringing the beads gave the worshiper an easy way to keep count of their repeated prayers. The earliest recordings of this use of beads for praying can be traced to the Indian Hindu faith. The tradition spread to the East, Middle East and Europe. Today, in America, Catholics use these spiritually symbolic prayer beads to count their devotions.

Handmade Beads for Prayer

Anyone can make their own beads for prayer. The entire family can turn it into a family day project. Making a basic circlet of prayer beads is simple. Here is one great, fast and fun way to create your own prayer beads:

Items Needed
Large assortment of Fusion Beads (at least 5 different styles/colors)2mm cord (in color complimenting beads)2 Fusion Beads charms or Fusion Beads crystal pearlsScissors

Instructions:

1. Arrange the Fusion beads you want added to the rosary in a circle. Place them how you want them, alternating between sizes and styles.

2. Cut four feet of cord.

3. Double knot one end.

4. Thread on one charm, then an accent bead.

5. Make a double knot in the cord six inches above the charm.

6. Thread the first one and slide it down to the knot.

7. Make a knot on top, making sure to tighten it down.

8. Thread the second bead, repeating steps 6 and 7, over and over until all beads are strung.

9. Bring the two ends of the beads to gather and secure with double, tight knots.

10. Cut excess cord, leaving two 6 inch strands.

11. Thread on the second charm.

12. Tie a double knot below it.

13. Thread the other accent bead.

14. Arrange to desired length.

15. Tie a double knot below it.

16. Trim any excess cord.

They do not have to be purchased from a special holistic store. They are simply materials, designated by the worshiper, to be their own personal prayer beads. You can make your own using the fusion brand along with charms that hold deep meaning to you. That will make what you decide to create even more special to you. Fusion beads makes it affordable and fun!

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