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Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Rosary
Rosary
The Rosary is an important and traditional devotion of the Catholic Church consisting of a set of prayer beads and a system of set prayers. The Rosary combines vocal prayer and meditation centered around sequences of reciting the Lord's Prayer followed by ten recitations of the "Hail Mary" prayer; and one recitation of "Glory Be to the Father" one such sequence is known as a decade. A complete Rosary involves the completion of fifteen or twenty decades, as well as other prefatory and final prayers.
A set of Rosary beads contains 50 beads in groups of ten (a decade), with an additional large bead before each decade. Some have been known to have one hundred or one hundred and fifty. These numbers were chosen to match the number of psalms, or a third or two-thirds of them. Although counting the prayers on a string of beads is customary, the prayers of the Rosary do not actually require a set of beads, but can be said using any type of counting device, by counting on one's fingers, or by counting by oneself without any device at all.
The beads can be made from a wide variety of materials, including wood, bone, glass, crushed flowers, semi-precious stones such as agate, jet, amber, or jasper, or precious materials including coral, rock crystal, gilded silver and gold.Modern beads are most often glass, resin (plastic) or wood. Early rosaries were strung on strong thread, often silk, but modern ones are more often made as a series of chain-linked beads.
A rosary (Dominican) consist of :
- A Cross or Crucifix
- 53 smaller beads for Hail Mary
- 6 larger beads for Our Father
- 1 Rosary Center (piece with 3 holes)
Sacred Heart has image of Jesus; Miraculous Heart has image of Mary
A rosary bracelet is a one-decade rosary worn around the wrist. Rosary bracelets are most often made with chain, but some are also made with cord, elastic, twine, flexwire or even memory wire. A rosary bracelet has a small crucifix and a small medal -- usually a Miraculous Medal (just as with most rosaries). There are ten Hail Mary beads and one Our Father bead. Most are about 7 1/2 inches in length, but they can be adjusted by adding or removing chain.
Different clasps are used depending on the findings used to make the bracelet. Chain rosary bracelets usually have common c-spring, lobster or fish hook clasps. The same clasps can be used for cord, twine and flexwire rosary bracelets. No clasp is necessary for elastic or memory wire bracelets; these are noteworthy for being easy to wear and remove. Another, interesting clasp is a magnetic clasp. It is quite strong. If the bracelet get pulled hard, the magnetic clasp usually pulls apart harmlessly when any other clasp would have broken (or caused a breakage at some other point on the rosary bracelet).
1 Decade rosary bracelet consist of :
- 10 Hail Mary beads
- 1 Our Father beads
- 1 small Crucifix or Cross
A rosary ring is a ring worn around the finger with 10 indentations and a cross on the surface, representing one decade of a rosary. This is often worn as jewelry, and used through the day. Some ring Rosaries use a small bearing on the inside of the ring to permit easy turning.
A rosary necklace is a 5-Decade Dominican rosary -- usually a chain one -- with a clasp added making it more convenient to wear around the neck. The clasp is added near the center or in the third decade (the back of the neck). Larger rosaries do not require a clasp as long as they can fit over one's head, but most common rosaries are too small to fit over the head and so a clasp is needed.
5 Decade Dominican rosary consist of:
- 153 Hail Mary beads
- 16 Our Father beads
- 1 Rosary Center
- 1 Crucifix or Cross
The Rosary is an important and traditional devotion of the Catholic Church consisting of a set of prayer beads and a system of set prayers. The Rosary combines vocal prayer and meditation centered around sequences of reciting the Lord's Prayer followed by ten recitations of the "Hail Mary" prayer; and one recitation of "Glory Be to the Father" one such sequence is known as a decade. A complete Rosary involves the completion of fifteen or twenty decades, as well as other prefatory and final prayers.
A set of Rosary beads contains 50 beads in groups of ten (a decade), with an additional large bead before each decade. Some have been known to have one hundred or one hundred and fifty. These numbers were chosen to match the number of psalms, or a third or two-thirds of them. Although counting the prayers on a string of beads is customary, the prayers of the Rosary do not actually require a set of beads, but can be said using any type of counting device, by counting on one's fingers, or by counting by oneself without any device at all.
The beads can be made from a wide variety of materials, including wood, bone, glass, crushed flowers, semi-precious stones such as agate, jet, amber, or jasper, or precious materials including coral, rock crystal, gilded silver and gold.Modern beads are most often glass, resin (plastic) or wood. Early rosaries were strung on strong thread, often silk, but modern ones are more often made as a series of chain-linked beads.
A rosary (Dominican) consist of :
- A Cross or Crucifix
- 53 smaller beads for Hail Mary
- 6 larger beads for Our Father
- 1 Rosary Center (piece with 3 holes)
Sacred Heart has image of Jesus; Miraculous Heart has image of Mary
A rosary bracelet is a one-decade rosary worn around the wrist. Rosary bracelets are most often made with chain, but some are also made with cord, elastic, twine, flexwire or even memory wire. A rosary bracelet has a small crucifix and a small medal -- usually a Miraculous Medal (just as with most rosaries). There are ten Hail Mary beads and one Our Father bead. Most are about 7 1/2 inches in length, but they can be adjusted by adding or removing chain.
Different clasps are used depending on the findings used to make the bracelet. Chain rosary bracelets usually have common c-spring, lobster or fish hook clasps. The same clasps can be used for cord, twine and flexwire rosary bracelets. No clasp is necessary for elastic or memory wire bracelets; these are noteworthy for being easy to wear and remove. Another, interesting clasp is a magnetic clasp. It is quite strong. If the bracelet get pulled hard, the magnetic clasp usually pulls apart harmlessly when any other clasp would have broken (or caused a breakage at some other point on the rosary bracelet).
1 Decade rosary bracelet consist of :
- 10 Hail Mary beads
- 1 Our Father beads
- 1 small Crucifix or Cross
A rosary ring is a ring worn around the finger with 10 indentations and a cross on the surface, representing one decade of a rosary. This is often worn as jewelry, and used through the day. Some ring Rosaries use a small bearing on the inside of the ring to permit easy turning.
A rosary necklace is a 5-Decade Dominican rosary -- usually a chain one -- with a clasp added making it more convenient to wear around the neck. The clasp is added near the center or in the third decade (the back of the neck). Larger rosaries do not require a clasp as long as they can fit over one's head, but most common rosaries are too small to fit over the head and so a clasp is needed.
5 Decade Dominican rosary consist of:
- 153 Hail Mary beads
- 16 Our Father beads
- 1 Rosary Center
- 1 Crucifix or Cross
Friday, December 08, 2006
yay next week to Singapore
Yay next week I'm going to Singapore to meet my bf and attend his sis's wedding.
I've already planned to go to several bead stores in Singapore. Hopefully, shops that I'll go carry items that I want.
So yeah, I'm so happy !
I've already planned to go to several bead stores in Singapore. Hopefully, shops that I'll go carry items that I want.
So yeah, I'm so happy !
Tips how to ensure you are getting the real stuff
Here are some tips that can help you determine which crystals are genuine:
1. Swarovski® crystals are generally not strung when offered for sale.
2. Look for the original Swarovski® packaging. Dependant on size, the bulk packages will range from 10 gross to 1/2 gross, in well-branded, sealed envelopes. The newest Swarovski® bulk packaging is sealed with an authenticated silver toned hologram saying "CRYSTALIZED."
3. Swarovski® crystals are perfectly uniform. Since they are machine cut, each crystal is the same. This means that the height, width and slope are consistent. A hand polished imitator bead will not have as uniform a cut. You may also notice different dimensions from bead to bead.
4. Swarovski® uses machinery that precisely cuts each crystal. According to Swarovski®, "cutting hard materials such as crystal and gems, in such a way that they have a hundred identical facets in several directions, is a very complicated task; each direction of the reflected light must first be calculated by computer, then this has to be simulated in 3D, optimized and finally converted into control programs for complex machinery." This is just part of the technology that gives Swarovski® crystals their unbelievable flash.
5. The precision cutting of Swarovski® machinery allows each crystal to have its facet juncture "pointing up". This means the facet junctures all meet at precisely the same point. This is a similar aspect of diamond faceting. See the illustration above.
6. AB finish Swarovski® crystals have a uniform surface luster. There are no swirling marks from the vacuum process that produces the AB finish, and generally there are no scratches. The "imitations" often have scratches, swirl marks ("oily" looking surface). Some of these imperfections, in the "imposters", have to do with the lower quality of the finish. See the illustration above.
7. When you look inside the crystal, you will see no bubbles. If you see any bubbles, you know immediately that it is a fake.
8. Because of its special glass compounds, Swarovski® crystal will out-sparkle a bead of lesser quality when placed in a side-by-side comparison.
-quoting from FMG-
1. Swarovski® crystals are generally not strung when offered for sale.
2. Look for the original Swarovski® packaging. Dependant on size, the bulk packages will range from 10 gross to 1/2 gross, in well-branded, sealed envelopes. The newest Swarovski® bulk packaging is sealed with an authenticated silver toned hologram saying "CRYSTALIZED."
3. Swarovski® crystals are perfectly uniform. Since they are machine cut, each crystal is the same. This means that the height, width and slope are consistent. A hand polished imitator bead will not have as uniform a cut. You may also notice different dimensions from bead to bead.
4. Swarovski® uses machinery that precisely cuts each crystal. According to Swarovski®, "cutting hard materials such as crystal and gems, in such a way that they have a hundred identical facets in several directions, is a very complicated task; each direction of the reflected light must first be calculated by computer, then this has to be simulated in 3D, optimized and finally converted into control programs for complex machinery." This is just part of the technology that gives Swarovski® crystals their unbelievable flash.
5. The precision cutting of Swarovski® machinery allows each crystal to have its facet juncture "pointing up". This means the facet junctures all meet at precisely the same point. This is a similar aspect of diamond faceting. See the illustration above.
6. AB finish Swarovski® crystals have a uniform surface luster. There are no swirling marks from the vacuum process that produces the AB finish, and generally there are no scratches. The "imitations" often have scratches, swirl marks ("oily" looking surface). Some of these imperfections, in the "imposters", have to do with the lower quality of the finish. See the illustration above.
7. When you look inside the crystal, you will see no bubbles. If you see any bubbles, you know immediately that it is a fake.
8. Because of its special glass compounds, Swarovski® crystal will out-sparkle a bead of lesser quality when placed in a side-by-side comparison.
-quoting from FMG-
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Caring your Swarovski Crystal Jewelry
Taking care of your Swarovski Crystal Jewelry
For Swarovski Crystal Beads :
*Wash Swarovski crystal by hand in lukewarm water and add a few drops of a mild dish detergent.Then rinse under running water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid spotting. Or dry it in the air.
*Don't use any abrasive or corrosive detergents and glass or window-cleaning fluids because they can cause streaking.
*For handling the crystals, it's advisable to use hand gloves to avoid finger printing.
For Swarovski Crystal Pearls :
*Store your pearl jewellery in its soft pouch or gift box separate from other jewelry to avoid scratches.
*An occasional buffing with a soft cloth will help maintain its original lustrous finish.
*Use your jewelry after using perfume or hair spray.
*Don't forget to remove all jewelry before taking a bath in a swimming pool.
*Sensitive resistant of : perspiration, sunrays,scratches, perfumes and washing
For Swarovski Crystal Beads :
*Wash Swarovski crystal by hand in lukewarm water and add a few drops of a mild dish detergent.Then rinse under running water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid spotting. Or dry it in the air.
*Don't use any abrasive or corrosive detergents and glass or window-cleaning fluids because they can cause streaking.
*For handling the crystals, it's advisable to use hand gloves to avoid finger printing.
For Swarovski Crystal Pearls :
*Store your pearl jewellery in its soft pouch or gift box separate from other jewelry to avoid scratches.
*An occasional buffing with a soft cloth will help maintain its original lustrous finish.
*Use your jewelry after using perfume or hair spray.
*Don't forget to remove all jewelry before taking a bath in a swimming pool.
*Sensitive resistant of : perspiration, sunrays,scratches, perfumes and washing
beadstore in Indonesia
Bead Store in Indonesia
- Dunia Monte
Address: Jl. Manyar Jaya V/ C - 28 Surabaya
Phone number : +62 - 31 - 5937636 , 5994357
Open Hour : 8 am - 5 pm
Class : Jewelry beading
- LiXia
Address: Malang Town Square #02 Malang
Phone number :
Open Hour : 11 am - 8 pm ( Tuesday close)
Class : Jewelry beading
- LieChen
Address: Ruko Kawi Malang
Phone number :
Open Hour : 10 am - 5 pm
Class: Jewelry beading
- Hompila
Address : Jl. Kyai Tamin
Phone number :
Open Hour:
Class : -
- Imperial Crystal
Address : Jl. Otto Iskandardinata 182 Bandung 11041 Jawa Barat
Phone number : +62818810558
Open Hour :
Class :
Specialty : Wholesaler of Swarovski Crystal Components
- BLING
Address : Sunter Raya Jakarta 10650
Phone number : +62-21-4249963
Open Hour : unknown
Class : unknown
Specialty : Selling Swarovski components, Preciosa and MGB Crystals
- Kreasi Bali
Address : Jl. Wiguna Tengah XVI / 3 Surabaya 60294, Jawa Timur
Phone number :+62-31-60108935
Email:sales@kreasibali.com
Open Hour : unknown
Class : unknown
Website : http://www.kreasibali.com
Payment accepted : PayPal,Credit Cards through PayPal,T/T,Wire Transfer,Western Union
Specialty : Maker of Handmade Glass Beads / Lampwork Beads, Resin Beads, Bone Beads, Wooden Beads and Recycled Glass Beads.Stained Glass, Engraved Glass, Etched Glass and Beveled Glass for door and window panel.
more to come ...
- Dunia Monte
Address: Jl. Manyar Jaya V/ C - 28 Surabaya
Phone number : +62 - 31 - 5937636 , 5994357
Open Hour : 8 am - 5 pm
Class : Jewelry beading
- LiXia
Address: Malang Town Square #02 Malang
Phone number :
Open Hour : 11 am - 8 pm ( Tuesday close)
Class : Jewelry beading
- LieChen
Address: Ruko Kawi Malang
Phone number :
Open Hour : 10 am - 5 pm
Class: Jewelry beading
- Hompila
Address : Jl. Kyai Tamin
Phone number :
Open Hour:
Class : -
- Imperial Crystal
Address : Jl. Otto Iskandardinata 182 Bandung 11041 Jawa Barat
Phone number : +62818810558
Open Hour :
Class :
Specialty : Wholesaler of Swarovski Crystal Components
- BLING
Address : Sunter Raya Jakarta 10650
Phone number : +62-21-4249963
Open Hour : unknown
Class : unknown
Specialty : Selling Swarovski components, Preciosa and MGB Crystals
- Kreasi Bali
Address : Jl. Wiguna Tengah XVI / 3 Surabaya 60294, Jawa Timur
Phone number :+62-31-60108935
Email:sales@kreasibali.com
Open Hour : unknown
Class : unknown
Website : http://www.kreasibali.com
Payment accepted : PayPal,Credit Cards through PayPal,T/T,Wire Transfer,Western Union
Specialty : Maker of Handmade Glass Beads / Lampwork Beads, Resin Beads, Bone Beads, Wooden Beads and Recycled Glass Beads.Stained Glass, Engraved Glass, Etched Glass and Beveled Glass for door and window panel.
more to come ...
Pliers
Types of Pliers
There are a lot of types of pliers that usually we use for Jewelry making. Choose pliers that nicely fit to your fingers and doesn't hurt when you use it because we will use these tools in long term.
1. Flat nose Pliers : For bending wire and hold the wire steadily. ( a must have)
2. Round nose Pliers: For making loop and curves (a must have)
3. Wire cutter Pliers : For cutting wire (a must have)
4. Chain nose Pliers : For gripping,bending and manipulating wire.
5. Crimping Pliers: To make appealing round beads when crimping a crimp bead
6. Split ring Pliers : To open a split ring
7. Nylon Jaw : To help prevent scraped and dented wires and straightening the wires
8. Rosary : Usually to make a rosary styled necklace / bracelet. Combining of round nose pliers and side cutters. Used for making loops and curves
There are a lot of types of pliers that usually we use for Jewelry making. Choose pliers that nicely fit to your fingers and doesn't hurt when you use it because we will use these tools in long term.
1. Flat nose Pliers : For bending wire and hold the wire steadily. ( a must have)
2. Round nose Pliers: For making loop and curves (a must have)
3. Wire cutter Pliers : For cutting wire (a must have)
4. Chain nose Pliers : For gripping,bending and manipulating wire.
5. Crimping Pliers: To make appealing round beads when crimping a crimp bead
6. Split ring Pliers : To open a split ring
7. Nylon Jaw : To help prevent scraped and dented wires and straightening the wires
8. Rosary : Usually to make a rosary styled necklace / bracelet. Combining of round nose pliers and side cutters. Used for making loops and curves
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