Often, folks will keep the flowers from notable occasions like a funeral, wedding, or birth. On of the most common ways to preserve the petals is to dry or press them. A unique way of preserving the petals is making rosary beads from flowers. The prayer beads made from the petals of a special arrangement will make the perfect heirloom to hand down from generation to generation.
There are a number of processes used to make the bead. These processes typically require boiling large amounts of petals and mixing the liquid with a variety of ingredients such as ceramic or polymer clay. The dried petals are chopped and ground then boiled and kneaded into clay. The bead is hand rolled and then fired in a kiln, unglazed. A very strong ceramic bead is created from the original petals preserving your memory forever.
Even though flower fragments are not visible, you will notice irregularities in the surface that are evidence of the petals. A ceramic bead has a matte finish, never glazed, and the color pastel. A polymer bead is smooth, polished looking, and has a deeper color. In the polymer bead flower particles are easily seen.
The feel of the ceramic bead is that of a pebble that has been worn by water and somewhat coarse like very fine sandpaper. In contrast, the polymer clay bead has a velvety feel. Both materials are incredibly tough. The bead can break only when purposefully hit with a heavy object such as a hammer. Normal wear and tear cannot damage them. Even an accidental run through the washer will not harm the bead.
While the ceramic bead is like a small stone, the polymer bead has some flexibility. Once the ceramic and polymer bead comes out of the kiln they can last for year. The number of years a ceramic bead lasts is in the thousands. However, it is uncertain the number of years a polymer bead can last. Because of the material it is made with it is likely to be around for hundreds of years but its color can fade.
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.
The cost to make the rosary will vary according to the metal that you select. Folks can choose from 14kt gold, gold filled, sterling silver, gold plated, and silver plated for the metal parts of the rosary. Carrying them in your pocket or your purse can wear the finish off so this should be a consideration when ordering.
Prayer beads made from flower petals is a great way of honoring any memory. What a wonderful and different way of memorializing the death of a loved one, a wedding, or the birth of a child. The beads will last for years and make the perfect family heirloom.
There are a number of processes used to make the bead. These processes typically require boiling large amounts of petals and mixing the liquid with a variety of ingredients such as ceramic or polymer clay. The dried petals are chopped and ground then boiled and kneaded into clay. The bead is hand rolled and then fired in a kiln, unglazed. A very strong ceramic bead is created from the original petals preserving your memory forever.
Even though flower fragments are not visible, you will notice irregularities in the surface that are evidence of the petals. A ceramic bead has a matte finish, never glazed, and the color pastel. A polymer bead is smooth, polished looking, and has a deeper color. In the polymer bead flower particles are easily seen.
The feel of the ceramic bead is that of a pebble that has been worn by water and somewhat coarse like very fine sandpaper. In contrast, the polymer clay bead has a velvety feel. Both materials are incredibly tough. The bead can break only when purposefully hit with a heavy object such as a hammer. Normal wear and tear cannot damage them. Even an accidental run through the washer will not harm the bead.
While the ceramic bead is like a small stone, the polymer bead has some flexibility. Once the ceramic and polymer bead comes out of the kiln they can last for year. The number of years a ceramic bead lasts is in the thousands. However, it is uncertain the number of years a polymer bead can last. Because of the material it is made with it is likely to be around for hundreds of years but its color can fade.
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.
The cost to make the rosary will vary according to the metal that you select. Folks can choose from 14kt gold, gold filled, sterling silver, gold plated, and silver plated for the metal parts of the rosary. Carrying them in your pocket or your purse can wear the finish off so this should be a consideration when ordering.
Prayer beads made from flower petals is a great way of honoring any memory. What a wonderful and different way of memorializing the death of a loved one, a wedding, or the birth of a child. The beads will last for years and make the perfect family heirloom.
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