Ornate Capped Rosary ($48.99 CAD)
Ornate Capped Rosary
$48.99 (CAD)
Ornate Capped Rosary INFO:
- CODE: 215R17
- LENGTH: 68.5 cm (27 in.)
- BEADS: fire-polished Czech glass (6mm & oval)
- GOLD-TONE: wire-wrapped, caps on every bead, attached with sturdy jump rings.
- CENTER MEDAL: Our Lady of Grace
- handmade
More Details
The Ornate Capped Rosary is exquisitely detailed. Every bead is capped and wire-wrapped to stay in place. The caps are made in the Czech Republic. They fit the beads and feel smooth to the touch. The glass beads have a finish named Aurora Borealis for the Northern Lights.
TIP: Brass wire items will keep their original luster when they stay dry. Try storing it with a piece of chalk (non-toxic) or a silica gel pack. You can also store it with an eyeglass cleaning cloth to dry it if needed.
About Wire-Wrapping
An Ancient Skill
Wire-wrapping is a skill dating back to the 11th Century B.C. It is different from making links. While a rosary link involves bending the wire twice per bead, wrapping takes more work. Wire-wrappers bend the wire 8 to 10 times per bead to make stacked piles of rings.
A Comparison
Compared to rosaries with links, it takes more than twice the wire and the time. As a result, wire-wrapped rosaries are more costly. A wire-wrapped Sterling Silver rosary is noticeably more expensive than a linked one.
Cage-Wrapping
Cage-wrapping is the most decorative way to wire-wrap. The artisan embellishes each bead with a gentle swirl of wire.
Connections
Wrapped bows are one of the most practical applications of this technique. They are very reliable. Artisans frequently use them to attach beaded sections to the connector loops.
Although they will sometimes kink, bows will do the extra work necessary to secure a rosary. They can also replace lengths of chain. Above all, they are the most useful as connectors on rosaries with heavy beads.
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CREDITS
The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is original artwork by Martin Lariviere in 2009. We have the artist’s permission (my son). It is our exclusive trademark logo image.
A beautifully photographed sky by Donald Tong inspired the website’s colour scheme. Cropped portions of it are the background for the footer Bible verse. He shared it as a free download on pexels.com.
Raphael painted The Sistine Madonna circa (1513-1514). We made circular cut-outs from the original image.
Our information is from general knowledge, experience, and shared internet resources. We’d like you to use it as a starting point for your research to verify facts and build a reference list.
IN REVIEW
BEADS: We designed our Ornate Capped Rosary with 6mm and oval Czech glass beads. They reflect the light in shades of purple, yellow, and aqua.
METAL: We wire-wrapped it for lasting handmade quality.
FREE POUCH: This item comes with a free velveteen pouch.
DISCOUNTS: Discounts are automatic (no promo code needed). We will apply the balance to your order if shipping costs less than your discount.