In this beginner-to-intermediate bead and wire project, learn to join wrapped links of beads to create a beaded rosary. The rosary shown uses cobalt glass beads and silver, but you may use any type of beads you wish.
Required Materials: Wire; glass beads; cobalt beads; chain links; cross pendant; rosary center; spacers. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Flat-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, curve-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, flush cutters. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Wirework
Originally Published: Lapidary Journal, February 2000