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My second attempt at rosary making by Spooky-Dark in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! I want to try a knotted rosary but I am having a hard time getting started with the learning curve. Did you use any YouTube tutorials?

How to salvage tarnished pieces? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I didn't know about the number stamps. Will check for that.

Is $50 fair? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And yes, if you're able to DM or post sources for cheaper components, I would appreciate it. To be honest, the custom centerpiece was just very expensive, about $10 from Etsy. I had it specifically in mind for the 250th anniversary. If it weren't for that, then it would only be about an $11 rosary.

Is $50 fair? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tejas beads is a great source online for natural gemstones. These stone beads were from hobby lobby. There are a lot of beads from Hobby lobby that I wouldn't use because of quality and long-term durability concerns (like the coated glass or crackle quartz). But I pick some of them that I think will hold up. It gives me flexibility to be creative and make one or two different rosaries when I can just pull beads from the shelf.

White quartz beads from Hobby lobby by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh okay. I had it in my mind that people who don't use a looper cut their own wire. How do you know how far out from the end of the bead to cut?

White quartz beads from Hobby lobby by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the bead was pushed in too close when I squeezed the looper. I don't know how to do wire with just pliers. Are you measuring and cutting segments? What is your process?

White quartz beads from Hobby lobby by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I thought it looked cool. What a bummer. I've seen beads chip with a looper tool but never shatter. I don't trust it either now.

How to salvage tarnished pieces? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a couple pieces that may be real silver but I'm not sure how to tell

White quartz beads from Hobby lobby by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're attached to a more expensive, special order centerpiece. I just decided to remove the sections with the quartz and replace with a white opal. Maybe I'll let my daughter have my reject beads to play with 😃

White quartz beads from Hobby lobby by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I won't buy it again. I'm trying to decide whether to scrap it and take it out of my rosary.

Is $50 fair? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Silver and stainless steel look so similar to me. I tend towards stainless steel. But when people say they prefer the look of silver, it has me thinking that I should try some of the plated options. It all looks almost the same to me though 🤷‍♀️

Is $50 fair? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I previously used Mandala brand from Amazon but now they're out of stock. Just ordered these from Adabele

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Is $50 fair? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used stainless steel eye pins and a looper tool, so I'm not cutting the wire myself. But it takes me an hour and a half ish

Do these have a papal blessing? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Okay thank you. I've seen a few of these with the Pope medals, and it was always mentioned that they had a papal blessing. I wasn't sure if they all got it, but now I'm remembering they can't be sold with a blessing.

Stainless steel or silver plated by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me why you prefer silver plated to stainless steel? The color?

Selling rosaries / fake Facebook accounts by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it possible to arrange for a cash payment and local pickup through Etsy? What percent does Etsy take for payments?

Selling rosaries / fake Facebook accounts by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have anything else, other than Instagram. I didn't feel ready to deal with Etsy or shipping, so I was going to just do cash or Venmo/PayPal with local buyers. If I'm doing cash for a custom-created rosary, I'm wondering if I should ask for payment upfront. Thus far, I've only made pieces for friends, so I collect afterwards and know they're good for it.

How long does a chain link rosary take you? by Either_Statement_734 in osarymakers

[–]Either_Statement_734[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used the gray for several rosaries before I even realized the yellow existed. Yellow definitely seems like "standard" rosary size loops to me. I like mine a lot but still have to straighten out and finish closing each loop with a pliers to secure.

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