Rosary-making resources
Find the right twine, crucifixes, and medals.
These verified suppliers carry materials suitable for Rosary Army’s all-twine knotted Rosaries. Availability, colors, prices, and shipping change, so confirm the details with each supplier before ordering.
Supplier links reviewed September 10, 2026
Before you order
Making Rosaries for Rosary Army?
For consistency with our mission, Rosaries donated to Rosary Army for general distribution must be made with #36 nylon twine and a metal crucifix.
We do not accept beaded Rosaries, Rosaries with knotted crosses, or Rosaries with plastic crucifixes for general distribution. If you are making Rosaries for a special military project, contact Rosary Army before purchasing plastic crucifixes or sending finished Rosaries.
A note from Rosary Army
We do not receive proceeds from these suppliers.
Rosary Army has no official affiliation with the companies listed here. We share these links for your convenience and do not receive a commission from your purchase. Questions about products, orders, prices, or shipping should be directed to the supplier.
#36 nylon twine
Twine suppliers.
All six sites below were active when this guide was reviewed. Product stock varies, and some suppliers carry only one or a few suitable colors.
Do you know of another twine supplier that should be listed here?
Let us know →Our Lady’s Rosary Makers
Offers low-cost #36 twisted nylon twine specifically for knotted Rosaries, along with mission crucifixes and other Rosary-making supplies. Their mission-priced materials are intended for Rosaries that will be given away.
Shop #36 twine ↗Nets & More
Sells American-made, size #36 twisted nylon Rosary twine in multiple colors and one-pound or smaller tubes. The current product page also includes a quantity discount.
Shop Rosary twine ↗RosaryCord.com
Carries one-pound rolls of #36 twisted nylon cord in a broad color selection. The company’s own cord guide is specifically written for hand-knotted Rosaries.
Shop #36 cord ↗Memphis Net & Twine
Carries #36 white twisted nylon twine in one-pound spools. This is a practical choice when you want white twine or plan to experiment with custom dyeing.
Shop white twisted twine ↗Twine By Design
Manufactures size #36 three-strand twisted Rosary twine in many solid colors and an unusually large selection of variegated combinations.
Shop Rosary twine ↗Gifts Catholic
Carries select one-pound spools of #36 non-bonded, three-strand twisted nylon twine. The available colors and stock change, so confirm the listing before ordering.
Shop cord and twine ↗Metal crucifixes and medals
The finishing touches.
For most Rosary Army all-twine Rosaries, metal crucifixes roughly 1¼ to 2½ inches long work well. Check the product measurements and whether a jump ring is included before ordering.
Do you know of a good supplier of medals and crucifixes?
Let us know →Our Lady’s Rosary Makers
Low-cost metal mission crucifixes; some styles may need a separate jump ring.
Gifts Catholic
A large range of metal crucifixes, medals, and bulk assortments in several sizes.
Autom
A rotating selection of bulk crucifixes. Check current stock, package quantity, size, and shipping before ordering.
Additional leads
Other possible sources.
Not yet reviewed by Rosary Army. These companies appear to offer materials that may meet our standards, but we have not purchased or tested them. Confirm the material, size, finish, attachments, availability, and shipping before ordering. Inclusion here is not an endorsement.
Potential twine sources
Only consider a product if it is #36, 100% nylon, twisted, and untarred or uncoated. Order a small quantity first whenever possible.
Potential crucifix sources
Look for a metal crucifix roughly 1¼ to 2½ inches long with a usable bail or jump ring. Check for sharp edges and consistency before ordering in quantity.
Ready to give them away?
Make them for the people around you first.
Give Rosaries to family, friends, coworkers, people at church—anyone who needs one. When you have more than you can give away yourself, send qualifying all-twine Rosaries to Rosary Army and we’ll gladly find them a home.