How Do You Make Rosary Beads From Fresh Flowers?
Making rosary beads from fresh flowers is a traditional method for making rosaries that dates back centuries. The word rosary comes from “rose garland” or “ring of roses.” There is something so sacred and special about rosary beads made with real roses, and as long as you store them in an air-tight jar, and are careful handling them, they will last for a very long time. Try this technique to make your own beautiful beads. Step 1 Pluck all of the rose petals from the stems and discard the stems. Place the roses on the cutting board and chop them finely as you would chop herbs. Step 2 Place the chopped rose petals into the pot. Cover them with water and bring them to a simmer. Do not let it boil. Allow them to simmer for several hours, adding more water as needed to keep them from drying out. Simmer them until they turn into what looks like a sticky pulp. Step 3 Allow the mixture to cool enough so that you can touch them. Begin taking small scoops of the pulp, rolling them into beads. Pl
