Rosary repair?

Started by Bernadette, November 15, 2023, 10:24:37 AM

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Bernadette

I need my huge MOP rosary re-linked, crucifix and center replaced, and a broken bead replaced. Sistersofcarmel isn't accepting repair work, and the other place I contacted never got back to me. Any suggestions? Thanks, all.
My Lord and my God.
Ven. Matt Talbot, pray for Tom.

maryslittlegarden

I found at least three different stores on Etsy that offer rosary repair.  Can't vouch for them but.....
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Bernadette

Quote from: maryslittlegarden on November 15, 2023, 01:46:59 PMI found at least three different stores on Etsy that offer rosary repair.  Can't vouch for them but.....
Yes, I found one that looks promising.
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Ven. Matt Talbot, pray for Tom.

Acolyte

Also call local parishes to see if they have a rosary making group. Someone from one of those groups can repair it.
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Bernadette

I reached out to an acquaintance who makes rosaries, and he has agreed to repair it for me.  ;D
My Lord and my God.
Ven. Matt Talbot, pray for Tom.

Bernadette

The rosary is finished, and should be on its way home by the start of next week. I'll post pictures of it when it arrives. It looks amazing. I'm extremely pleased with how it turned out.
My Lord and my God.
Ven. Matt Talbot, pray for Tom.

Miriam_M

That's good because I'm desperate for a whole rosary.  All of my own are broken.  Tired of buying them, only for them all to break.  I'm not interested in buying "sturdy" rosaries that are also ugly in color and design.  I just need a rosary that is not susceptible to breaking easily, and I'm fussy about the aesthetics.

ChairmanJoeAintMyPrez

Quote from: Miriam_M on January 07, 2024, 01:53:49 AMThat's good because I'm desperate for a whole rosary.  All of my own are broken.  Tired of buying them, only for them all to break.  I'm not interested in buying "sturdy" rosaries that are also ugly in color and design.  I just need a rosary that is not susceptible to breaking easily, and I'm fussy about the aesthetics.

How do yours break?

I think mine would probably break if I kept them in my pocket or bag unprotected.  But I use a little leather pouch that keeps them from getting snagged on keys and other items, and that seems to work.
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Miriam_M

Quote from: ChairmanJoeAintMyPrez on January 07, 2024, 06:17:51 AM
Quote from: Miriam_M on January 07, 2024, 01:53:49 AMThat's good because I'm desperate for a whole rosary.  All of my own are broken.  Tired of buying them, only for them all to break.  I'm not interested in buying "sturdy" rosaries that are also ugly in color and design.  I just need a rosary that is not susceptible to breaking easily, and I'm fussy about the aesthetics.

How do yours break?

I think mine would probably break if I kept them in my pocket or bag unprotected.  But I use a little leather pouch that keeps them from getting snagged on keys and other items, and that seems to work.

I use both a velvet pouch and a nylon pouch.  Doesn't matter; they still break.  I don't think I'm that hard on them, either.

Bernadette

Have you tried a handmade rosary, Miriam? I've heard that handmade ones with handmade links are more durable than ones with premade links. Not sure if that's true, though. Just thought I'd mention it.
My Lord and my God.
Ven. Matt Talbot, pray for Tom.

Bernadette

Here it is! I'm so pleased with how it turned out!

https://imgur.com/a/wU3yx1o
My Lord and my God.
Ven. Matt Talbot, pray for Tom.

Michael Wilson

Cord Rosaries are not as beautiful as the metal ones, but they last a whole lot longer; even forever if you make them out of paracord.
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Lynne

In conclusion, I can leave you with no better advice than that given after every sermon by Msgr Vincent Giammarino, who was pastor of St Michael's Church in Atlantic City in the 1950s:

    "My dear good people: Do what you have to do, When you're supposed to do it, The best way you can do it,   For the Love of God. Amen"

moneil

These may not meet some peoples "aesthetic standard" (I think they are very attractive), but they are very durable: ruggedrosaries.com

When I carry a chain link rosary I keep it in a pouch and I rarely have an issue.  Keeping it in my backpack or a suit or jacket pocket works better than in the pants pocket.

There are parishes that have a rosary making group (I'm surprised these groups aren't more common at traditionalist chapels).