Beading with a Purpose - The Rosary

Teresa would like spend time each day to pray for others.  She is making her own rosary to do this. 
Trying to find the instructions to make a rosary is very easy to do.  There are instructions right on the internet and there are beads that will work at all the craft stores.  We printed out two patterns and read the instructions before we selected our beads and began our activity.

First, sort the beads into an easy to use container. Second, use the pattern shown on the instructions to arrange your beads on a bead-board.

Teresa selected the pearls for the "Hail Mary's" and a crystal bead for the "Our Father prayer".  She is using a metal bead to separate them and a few other beads to add sparkle. She is using the pearl on the cross for the "Glory Be".

Put your beads on your bead board.  Once you have things on your bead board, check the pattern to make sure it is consistent and symmetrical.  String it, tape the ends, see if it's the best length for you.  Get an espresso.

Finally, tie as many knots as you can stand to make and put a few crimp beads in place to hold things together.  We've added a few extra beads to the necklace because Teresa likes to put her necklace on over her head instead of using a clasp, making most of her necklaces longer than expected.

A completed necklace in under one hour.  That makes for a good day.
Now it's time to start praying.
                           Amen.