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QUESTIONS
Are the roses real?
Yes, the miniature roses are real and grown in greenhouses. These roses cannot be purchased elsewhere on the commercial market. These roses are an exclusive product which demands specialized growing techniques.
How long will they last?
The polymers used have gone through 'rapid age testing' and have not broken down after, a simulated 100 years. A UV coating is used as well, but intense sunlight and excessive heat still will cause damage. Don't hang your rose rosary on the rear view mirror of your automobile. As a piece of art, in your home, they will last indefinitely. Always carry your rosary in a hard sided container -- don't just throw them in the bottom of your purse or in your pocket.
How are these roses different from other preserved roses?
Unlike many other preserved roses, the roses used for our rosaries are not stiff and brittle. The roses are FLEXIBLE using state-of-the-art elastic polymers. The polymers are a coating, they are not absorbed within the rose petal, so there might be tiny cracks within the petal itself but the polymer, that coats the bud, holds it all together. Most of these tiny microfractures will not be visible except with the very dark red and black red roses.
Can I use the rosary for my daily prayers.
Definitely! Keep in mind that if you are used to rolling your fingers over the beads, these little rosebuds will not stay in their same form with this type of normal treatment. They will eventually roll themselves into an oval, brightly colored bead made from a rosebud. The more you use the rosary, the more it takes on the character of its user -- sculpted by the one who prays the rosary.
How long will they keep their color?
Most of the roses used in our rosaries are tinted with an alcohol base color enhancer. The color components in this product will not fade once they are coated with our ultraviolet blocker.
How well do the rosaries ship and travel?
Our roses will not chip around the edge like the old-fashioned brittle types. With reasonable packing they can be shipped virtually anywhere. We use shredded waxed paper for packaging. Even though the roses will not chip or fall apart their flexibility does allow them to be crushed. Please do not put the New York telephone directories on top of your rosary; it will flatten out like a pancake.
Are the rosaries waterproof?
The construction methods we use do not allow the rosaries to be absolutely waterproof. They are water resistant, they can get wet with little effect, and a rain shower will not harm them. And if they fall in the puddle by accident and picked up immediately there will not be any permanent damage. Just blot the roses with soft tissue and let them air dry. Do not put the rosary away in a closed container if it is wet or damp; let the rosary dry out thoroughly.
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