Glass Bead Rosaries Sorted by Colour
Glass Bead Rosaries Sorted by Colour
Choose from among our current selection of made-to-order glass bead rosaries. SHOP by colour.
Glass Bead Rosaries Sorted by Colour
Prices: listed in CANADIAN dollars.
COST = PRICE + SHIPPING – DISCOUNT
TIMELINE: In-Stock Orders (0-1 day). We are busy in the workshop. Making your items can take several months, but we fit in easy orders sooner.
Fire-polished Czech Glass Beads
History
Glass production began in the Czech Republic (Bohemia) as early as the 12th Century. The technique of fire-polishing glass beads started four centuries later. In Jablonec, a small village a few hours north of Prague, the idea took root.
In the late 1920s, they became the top glass bead exporter worldwide. Today, the Czech Republic continues to lead the glass bead-making industry.
How They are Made
Once the components are combined, there are several steps to make glass beads. The first step is to combine hot glass with different metal oxides to create the desired colour. Then machines press the hot, softened glass into bead molds.
Finishing Touches
Next, they grind tiny facets into the cooled glass. These angled cuts are what will reflect the light. Next, they directly apply fire to the faceted beads. This step is the traditional fire-polishing method. It gives them a smooth, scratch-resistant finish. Finally, they coat some of them with a finish.
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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 design our Czech Glass Bead Rosaries in an assortment of colours.
METAL: We make them with classic links and wire-wrapped Our Father beads for lasting handmade quality. Or, we wire-wrap them for lasting handmade quality.
FREE POUCH: Each rosary 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.