Most important is to make and distribute them for prayer or to pray on them ourselves!  It is as simple as that.The instructions below are for the standard 5 decade rosary and may be configured as needed for your choice of devotional chaplets or other prayer needs.
 
SAMPLE ROSARY NOT FOR SALE
Thank you for asking but we only found enough blue antique beads to make one rosary (shown) and unable to find any more. this rosary is in a private collection and is not for sale. Pater beads are by Klew Expressions (Karen Lewis, California Bead Artist)
 

~ MAGAZINE ARTICLE ~

SEE  OUR ARTICLE ON HOW TO MAKE A ROSARY IN BELLE ARMOIRE - WINTER 2003
SPIRITUAL ART

~ CONFIGURATION ~

5 DECADE ROSARY with PENDANT
Standard 'Dominican Rosary' instructions may be adjusted as
needed for 'Anglican Rosaries' or '10 bead Chaplets.'

5 BEAD PENDANT CONFIGURATION
Note 2  large Pater beads, one at each end of 3 smaller Ave beads
attached to lower ring of rosary center and ending in a crucifix

 CONSTRUCTION NOTE:
We would encourage you to practice crimping beads before you start.  To practice, cut a 6 in length of wire and double it, thread on several crimps and begin the crimping process.  (see how to crimp above) It will be important to practice on 2 wires, not 1!

For strength, you will want to use 2 crimping beads at each
end of wire before adding center or cross.  Begin by adding
starter beads as in image left to right:

 
~B~
DECADE of 10 AVE BEADS
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Now that you are ready to begin your first decade, you will need
to put spacers between each AVE bead of decade. Try 2 or 3 seed beads
between each 8mm AVE bead to see which works best for your

Continue this sequence until you have completed your first decade of 10, ending
with an AVE bead. Now you will be adding your first PATER bead.
 
 
~C~
ADDING PATER BEAD
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You will need to create a larger space between last AVE
bead and PATER bead by adding more seeds and other decorative

Now you are ready to start your next decade of 10 AVES.

 
~D~
REPEAT SEQUENCE
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Repeat sequence until you have completed 5 decades separated by 4 PATER
beads ( you will end with an AVE bead, not a PATER bead)

 DESIGN NOTE:
At the end of the 5th Decade, repeat A adding two more crimping beads.

 
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TO ADD CENTER
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1. Using one of the two top rings of the rosary center, (allowing the
lower ring for the pendant) thread about 2 1/2  inches of wire through
ring and back through 2 crimps and first 2 beads.

 
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TO FORM CRIMPING BEAD
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Go back to A instructions above to see how to use crimping
pliers. Technique will remain the same, adapt to your needs.

CONSTRUCTION NOTE: 
Make sure wire that is looped through the center, 'ender' beads and crimping beads is positioned parallel to itself.  If it cross over itself it may cause the rosary to twist at the last minute - then begin crimping:
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To form a tight, clean and well shaped crimped bead you will need crimping pliers. Check images above noting difference in shape of the two areas for crimping. (For proper crimping - make sure you hold the pliers so curve points towards you and not away)
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 1. Set crimp into inside 'crimper' - crimp bead into a 'c' shape to tighten and secure both wires.
 2. Set crimp in outside 'folder or rounder' - to fold and flatten bead back onto itself.
 3.  In same hole, turn bead 1/4 turn - crimp lightly but firmly again to round bead off.
(never work your pliars too hard as the crimp may cut through the wire causing it to break later)
 

 
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TO COMPLETE LOOP
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CONSTRUCTION NOTE:
Hold rosary so center hangs down and spool is on top to release and let beads 'settle' on wire.   Make sure beads are not caught on wire creating empty spaces by running fingers down the beads several times. This also helps release any twisting of the wire. Cut wire off of spool about 3 inches beyond beads.  Repeat E using other top ring and making sure your wire connecting loops are all the same size before crimping.

 
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TO COMPLETE PENDANT WITH CRUCIFIX,
USE TECHNIQUES and IMAGES ABOVE.
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DESIGN NOTE
note that the 4 'ender' bead configurations are the same. The purpose of this is to create the same design on each end as 3 connect to the center and 1 connects the crucifix.
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CONSTRUCTION NOTE
Before crimping pendant to center , check to make sure center and crucifix are facing in the same direction. Make sure your wire is parallel to itself as crimping overlapping wires may cause the metals to twist at the last minute.
 
SAMPLE ROSARY NOT FOR SALE
Thank you for asking but we only found enough blue antique beads to make one rosary (shown) and unable to find any more. this rosary is in a private collection and is not for sale. Pater beads are by Klew Expressions (Karen Lewis, California Bead Artist))


 

~ CHAIN  ROSARIES ~

YOU WILL NEED
 AVE BEADS   -   53 - 8 mm beads
PATER BEADS   -   8 or 10 or 12 mm beads
METAL BEAD CAPS  -  (optional - two for each bead)
ROSARY CRUCIFIX  -  ROSARY CENTER

# gauge wire for making chain. (Silver or gold color, Bronze or sterling)
ROSARY PLIERS  -  SHARP SIDE CUTTERS

INSTRUCTIONS - MAKING THE CHAIN
under construction

 

~ KNOTTED CORD ROSARIES ~

link to knotted cord and ranger rosaries
 

... I am not Catholic but ...
I was the first Army Chaplain to carry the Ranger Rosaries. I am in the National Guard unit with Frank Ristaino
and he and his family made them for those of us who were deploying to Bosnia. We arrived in Bosnia 18 SEP 2001
and returned 02 APR 2002. I am not Catholic but hold your faith and traditions in high regard. I still carry a Ranger Rosary with me everywhere I go and the only time I am without one is when I find a Catholic Soldier or family of a soldier who needs a word of encouragement.
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Thank you for considering these rosaries as worthy of your web-site.
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CH (MAJ) W. Ray Williams 1/158th US Cavalry Maryland Army National Guard
(Submitted at: 8:15 on Monday, July 28, 2003)
 

... always been devoted to the rosary ...
Hi:  I have always been devoted to the Rosary, but just as of late did I start making them.  I have seen probably 100 sites or better of bead sites and though many are beautiful, none compare to your's. So many beautiful pieces you carry.  Thank you for posting the instructions... I have gotten many tips from them.   Keep up the wonderful work that you are doing in finding such beautiful pieces to use  .....   Your ready made Rosary are just out of this world, what beautiful, exquisite work.  God Bless, Sincerely, Coco O'Connor

ROSARY WORKSHOP MISSION STATEMENT
Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available.  The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important.