Many people save the flowers from a memorable occasion such as a birth, wedding, or even a funeral. Typically the flowers are dried or pressed to preserve them. A very unique way to preserve the petals is to make rosary beads from flowers. A perfect keepsake or heirloom to pass down to children and grandchildren is prayer beads made from flower petals.
There are a few ways of making the bead. Usually the petals are boiled and then mixed with different ingredients to form polymer d ceramic clay. First the petals are dried, chopped, and ground up. Then boiled and worked into a clay. Each bead is rolled by hand, left unglazed, and fired by kiln. The bead created with the petals is a strong e product that makes a wonderful way to preserve a memory for years to come.
The flower fragments cannot be seen in the bead. However, there are irregularities in the surface that are evidence of the petals. A ceramic bead is a pastel color and the finish is matte. This bead is always unglazed. A polymer bead has a bolder hue with a smooth and polished appearance. The flower particles are quite visible with in the polymer bead.
A ceramic bead feels like a pebble that has been worn by the water in a stream and has a slightly rough surface. On the contrary, a polymer bead feels velvety smooth. Both types of bead are very strong and will not break unless purposely struck with a hammer or other similar object. Regular wear will not cause damage and they can even old up to the washing machine.
The ceramic ones are like small stones while the polymers have a level of suppleness. When the ceramic clay bead is fired it can last for thousands of years. On the other hand, it is not certain how long the polymer bead will last. It will likely last a few hundred years, however the color may fade when exposed to the sun.
The bead will not have the odor of the flowers it is made with but fragrant oils can be used to give the a smell. Because of potential allergies the fragrance is added only by request. Over time the odor can fade and will need to be added again. Oils for this purpose can be purchased at a craft store. Storing the rosary with a sachet will also help maintain the fragrance.
Prices for this rosary varies according to the kind of metal parts selected. You can choose from gold or silver plated, gold filled, 14kt gold, or sterling silver. Because the finish can wear off of the plated and filled metal you should keep in mind where you will carry your rosary. Carrying the rosary in a pocket or purse will cause the finish to wear.
This is a very unique way of honoring an important event in your life. Regardless if the flowers are from a funeral, birth of a child, or a wedding, these prayer beads are a wonderful way to memorialize an occasion. Lasting a lifetime, they can pass on to future generations.
There are a few ways of making the bead. Usually the petals are boiled and then mixed with different ingredients to form polymer d ceramic clay. First the petals are dried, chopped, and ground up. Then boiled and worked into a clay. Each bead is rolled by hand, left unglazed, and fired by kiln. The bead created with the petals is a strong e product that makes a wonderful way to preserve a memory for years to come.
The flower fragments cannot be seen in the bead. However, there are irregularities in the surface that are evidence of the petals. A ceramic bead is a pastel color and the finish is matte. This bead is always unglazed. A polymer bead has a bolder hue with a smooth and polished appearance. The flower particles are quite visible with in the polymer bead.
A ceramic bead feels like a pebble that has been worn by the water in a stream and has a slightly rough surface. On the contrary, a polymer bead feels velvety smooth. Both types of bead are very strong and will not break unless purposely struck with a hammer or other similar object. Regular wear will not cause damage and they can even old up to the washing machine.
The ceramic ones are like small stones while the polymers have a level of suppleness. When the ceramic clay bead is fired it can last for thousands of years. On the other hand, it is not certain how long the polymer bead will last. It will likely last a few hundred years, however the color may fade when exposed to the sun.
The bead will not have the odor of the flowers it is made with but fragrant oils can be used to give the a smell. Because of potential allergies the fragrance is added only by request. Over time the odor can fade and will need to be added again. Oils for this purpose can be purchased at a craft store. Storing the rosary with a sachet will also help maintain the fragrance.
Prices for this rosary varies according to the kind of metal parts selected. You can choose from gold or silver plated, gold filled, 14kt gold, or sterling silver. Because the finish can wear off of the plated and filled metal you should keep in mind where you will carry your rosary. Carrying the rosary in a pocket or purse will cause the finish to wear.
This is a very unique way of honoring an important event in your life. Regardless if the flowers are from a funeral, birth of a child, or a wedding, these prayer beads are a wonderful way to memorialize an occasion. Lasting a lifetime, they can pass on to future generations.