About Special Orders
About Special Orders
At the heart of our workshop is an architectural approach to design, where every component is carefully selected and engineered to create a rosary that is both beautiful and built to last.
Want to Place a Special Order?
Our Workshop Request option is currently not available due to a backlog of requests.
Workshop Custom Requests
- Handmade Quality
Each item is a handmade original, made with available components. You can find inspiration options by exploring our portfolio, linked in the main menu. Your inspiration and our expertise will work together to create your personally handmade Catholic item.
- Intellectual Property
We do not want to make knock-offs of someone else’s unique ideas. However, if a design is widely used, we would be happy to make it for you.
Workshop Notes
- Non-Automated Payments:
Payments are due once we finalize the order and shipping details with you personally, by email.
- CANADA: Paypal or Interac E-transfer
- USA: PayPal or International Transfer (Wise/Remitly)
Venmo is not available in Canada.
- OVERSEAS: PayPal
💳 CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: We are not set up for direct credit card payments, but you can pay securely with your credit card through PayPal without signing up for an account. View our step-by-step instructions here.
The wait time can take several months. We will not sacrifice quality to meet a deadline. Additionally, we are a father-daughter artisan team, not a large company.
Custom Order Design & Component Selection
The Architecture of Design
We design each rosary for prayer and engineer it for durability—not merely put together. We select components that complement one another in weight, finish, detail, and scale to ensure the integrity of the finished rosary. Please note that certain beads and metals are specifically suited for specific styles of wirework or cord, and not all components are compatible.
Guidance for Custom Requests
The simplest way to place a custom order is to choose from our established designs. If you wish to customize elements such as the Crucifix or center, we recommend selecting components from a similar rosary—one that features the same bead size, style, and cut.
If you are imagining a design not on our website, please reach out for our suggestions. We encourage using our in-stock supplies whenever possible, as this saves time and helps us keep a reasonable cost and timeline. If you require a component that is not currently in stock, we can sometimes order it for you; please note that all custom-ordered parts are non-refundable. We appreciate your efforts to keep special requests straightforward, as this allows us to maintain our production schedule and assist all our clients effectively.
Handcrafted Originality
Because each rosary is a handmade original, the item you receive will have unique characteristics and may vary slightly from our online samples. For example, natural beads might have distinctive features that make your rosary one-of-a-kind. Nevertheless, we will show you a photo for your approval before finalizing your order.
Personalized Collections
We are pleased to offer two specialized custom services designed for your family’s prayer life:
Children’s Safety Clasp Rosary: These sturdy, glue-free, and washable rosaries can be personalized with names and an optional safety clasp that snaps open for added security.
Personalized Family Rosary: We use fire-polished glass beads to represent anniversaries or birthdays of family members. We provide a printable planner to help you map out your design before placing an order.
Important Notice Regarding Custom Orders
We are currently pausing requests for new made-to-order items as we settle into our new workshop location. In-stock items remain available for purchase. We appreciate your patience as we work through current order delays and look forward to creating your unique and meaningful rosary with a reliable design.
Our Commitment to Originality
Finally, please note that we do not replicate the designs of other rosary artisans out of respect for their intellectual property. However, sometimes artisans come up with the same ideas on their own. If it is widely used, then we will make it. We look forward to working with you to create a unique and meaningful rosary with a reliable design.
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Our Order Box is Currently FULL
We know it’s disappointing to find our order box closed. Please know we’re working hard to keep up with the incredible demand for our handmade Catholic items!
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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.
The photo of the colourful rosary on a Bible was shared by Anna Sulencka on Pixabay.
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