Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 +JMJ I've been inspired recently to make Rosaries, Chaplets and Scapulars to sell to work on my student loans so I can enter Corpus Christi Monastery sooner than later. I was curious if anyone made scapulars, and if so, where you get materials from. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I would so buy homemade sacramentals like that. Let us know when you do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 If you are interesting in other sacramentals, you could write the Rockford Poor Clares. They've started making some old sacramentals recently and have been making Rosaries and some Chaplets for years. [url="http://observer.rockforddiocese.org/Archives/2009Archives/August72009/PoorClarescarryontraditionofSacramentals/tabid/2265/Default.aspx"]Here's the article[/url] from our Diocesan paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 The community I was with made scapulars, and I was actually the one who ordered the supplies! They are, I believe, $25 a kit (might be a bit less, but a kit makes a LOT of scapulars, 100 or so I think, so it's worth it! In any case, they will send you as many kits as your donation provides, so don't worry about sending too much or too little) and you can purchase them by contacting: The Scapular Guild PO BOX 4651 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127 They aren't very tech-savvy, so they don't have a website. I had a very hard time even getting a phone number from them even when I was a Sister (I finally got it, but I can't remember it, unfortunately!), so I can't find it online, but if you write them and send a check (or even wait to send a check) they will be very prompt in replying to you. I promise they are 100% legitimate, and they are a good cause -- they'll send you their little homemade catalog when they send you the materials. If you have ANY problems contact me and I will reimburse you, but I promise you won't have any trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommas_boy Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 My fiancee and I are getting married on the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, July 16th, 2011. We want to give out scapulars to all of our guests: about 120-160. Let me know if you would like to take on a bulk order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='CherieMadame' date='26 April 2010 - 03:27 PM' timestamp='1272313628' post='2100545'] The community I was with made scapulars, and I was actually the one who ordered the supplies! They are, I believe, $25 a kit (might be a bit less, but a kit makes a LOT of scapulars, 100 or so I think, so it's worth it! In any case, they will send you as many kits as your donation provides, so don't worry about sending too much or too little) and you can purchase them by contacting: The Scapular Guild PO BOX 4651 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19127 They aren't very tech-savvy, so they don't have a website. I had a very hard time even getting a phone number from them even when I was a Sister (I finally got it, but I can't remember it, unfortunately!), so I can't find it online, but if you write them and send a check (or even wait to send a check) they will be very prompt in replying to you. I promise they are 100% legitimate, and they are a good cause -- they'll send you their little homemade catalog when they send you the materials. If you have ANY problems contact me and I will reimburse you, but I promise you won't have any trouble. [/quote] Thanks! This is helpful to know. Do you happen to also know if they sell the woven text/image for the scapular or if it is just the paper ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='mommas_boy' date='26 April 2010 - 03:29 PM' timestamp='1272313746' post='2100547'] My fiancee and I are getting married on the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, July 16th, 2011. We want to give out scapulars to all of our guests: about 120-160. Let me know if you would like to take on a bulk order. [/quote] Well, at this time I don't know how long it takes to make a Scapular, nor what the upfront costs would be. It would certainly be an honor to make them for you, I don't know if I would be the one who would be able to make them in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I have made rosaries for decades, and I really enjoy it. I do knotted ones on waxed linen and most of the time Jacob's tears. I also love making them out of exotic stone like jasper or tiger eye. I have made some with venetian glass beads too. I love finding bead strands at thrift stores to use. I find it relaxing to make them, and enjoy just giving them away when I'm in the mood and make lots of them all at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totus Tuus Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I'm sick, and I read this, "Does anyone make sculptures." I was about to ask my artsy friends if they knew where to get supplies to make sculptures. Glad I reread the title... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommas_boy Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='26 April 2010 - 09:55 PM' timestamp='1272333347' post='2100714'] Well, at this time I don't know how long it takes to make a Scapular, nor what the upfront costs would be. It would certainly be an honor to make them for you, I don't know if I would be the one who would be able to make them in time. [/quote] I understand, and appreciate your honest response. But, my facebook page currently tells me that there are 445 days until our wedding, so ... let me know if you get it figured out in time. We would love to be able to tell our guests all about the scapulars, and THEN tell them that the person who made them is doing so so that she can become a bride of Christ. We would be just as honored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='26 April 2010 - 06:25 PM' timestamp='1272320722' post='2100610'] Thanks! This is helpful to know. Do you happen to also know if they sell the woven text/image for the scapular or if it is just the paper ones? [/quote] It's not paper, but it's not woven. It's like something in-between ... (hard to explain ... but it's actually not bad!) If you're looking for WOVEN pictures, I think perhaps you may want to contact the people here: http://www.scapularofmountcarmel.com/ -- I've never ordered from them, so I can't vouch for it, but I'm sure you'll find the info. helpful, and it's probably more in line with what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccoli Fiori JMJ Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='mommas_boy' date='26 April 2010 - 09:49 PM' timestamp='1272336549' post='2100739'] I understand, and appreciate your honest response. But, my facebook page currently tells me that there are 445 days until our wedding, so ... let me know if you get it figured out in time. We would love to be able to tell our guests all about the scapulars, and THEN tell them that the person who made them is doing so so that she can become a bride of Christ. We would be just as honored. [/quote] Oh my, I'm a little embarrassed now... I seem to keep mixing up 2010 & 2011. Maybe it's because my cousin is getting married this July... So yes, I believe there will be plenty of time. Let me see what happens and I will let you know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommas_boy Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='FutureNunJMJ' date='27 April 2010 - 08:41 AM' timestamp='1272372078' post='2100896'] Oh my, I'm a little embarrassed now... I seem to keep mixing up 2010 & 2011. Maybe it's because my cousin is getting married this July... So yes, I believe there will be plenty of time. Let me see what happens and I will let you know! [/quote] Lol. I [b]wish[/b] we were getting married this summer. Don't worry. It's a little common in our conversations. People keep asking why we're waiting that long. Problem is, it's for financial reasons. But ya, let me know how this goes. I've already found another site that will definitely do them for us, but if it will help you to enter the convent sooner, then we're all over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca2009 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 [quote name='CatherineM' date='26 April 2010 - 09:26 PM' timestamp='1272335188' post='2100723'] I have made rosaries for decades, and I really enjoy it. I do knotted ones on waxed linen and most of the time Jacob's tears. I also love making them out of exotic stone like jasper or tiger eye. I have made some with venetian glass beads too. I love finding bead strands at thrift stores to use. I find it relaxing to make them, and enjoy just giving them away when I'm in the mood and make lots of them all at once. [/quote] You've made rosaries for [b]decades...[/b]hee hee..... couldn't resist, sorry. mommas_boy, what a great idea to give scapulars out at your wedding! That is awesome! I admire those of you who make things yourselves. That's really cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Nobody makes scapulars. They occur randomly in nature and are harvested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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