![]() ![]() Did you know: The abacus is one of the oldest known calculating devices, with a history dating back over 4,000 years. Try it out today and experience the timeless power of this amazing tool History of the Abacus. The little wood frame could be smoother…it could also be embellished with washi tape, but it’s a nice little Rosary Prayer counter that I can leave on the counter or desk as I do other things, praying as I go. Our Abacus is easy to use, with a user-friendly interface that replicates the look and feel of a traditional Abacus. I threaded 10 pony beads for one decade of prayers and threaded 5 pony beads for the 5 decades, because…sometime I can actually forget which decade I’m on as I say the prayers throughout the day! The unfinished wood was a little gnarly so I sanded it down lightly with an emery board (sandpaper) and painted it with acrylic paint. The 3″ print fits nicely within the frame and the 3″ opening is wide enough to accommodate 10 pony beads threaded on a pipe cleaner. Rent to Own Steve Silver Abacus 5 - Piece Counter Height Dining Set at Aarons today Get instant online approval, free delivery, and flexible payment. Use your abacus to count along by ones, fives and tens as you watch the video below. I find a cute little 4″ square wood frame canvas at the dollarstore, printed out a small version of my Mary Icon and collected a pipe cleaner and some pony beads. Use scissors to cut very small slits where your pencil marks are. ![]() Since I finally joined the ranks of Daily Rosary Prayer last summer, I’ve been continuing to find better ways to stay focused and pray my 5 decades a day… see Reluctant to Regular Rosary Prayer for 5 Practical tips!Īlthough we have these fine Rosary Craft Kits (and Journal Stamps!) available in our shop: Rosary Crafts at Arma Dei, I’ve been looking for a smaller prayer counter…when my hands are otherwise occupied and can’t slide the beads of a Rosary. Recently, I painted my own custom Mary icon for our family and I decided to use a print of it for another special little craft.
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