Craft Tools (For pagans only)

[Cu Mhorrigan]

So where do you usually get your tools to work Magic? Do you buy them in stores, online, do you make them? What was you most memorable tool in terms of having the hardest time getting it?

[Richbee]

So where do you usually get your tools to work Magic? Do you buy them in stores, online, do you make them? What was you most memorable tool in terms of having the hardest time getting it?

I saw some classes in London, England, about $80 U.S on how to make a magick wand.

The scams are legion post Harrry Potter.

Lots of Luck! :lmbo:

:rofl:

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[Cu Mhorrigan]

Gee Rich It' great that you converted to Paganism...Great to have you aboard on this Pagans only post. :lmbo:

[Duder]

I think you'll allow that the pre-Columbian Americans were pagans, so I'll venture an answer.

In my first vision quest, they came to me and cut me open to see what was inside. In the center of my chest they found a canupa - a pipe. A couple of weeks after that an Indian woman presented me with a pipe, explaining that she had been moved to do so.

I think your tools come to you via synchronicity. There will be this element of meaningful coincidence. I don't rule out that a tool can come to you through a personal purchase, but I wouldn't rush that. Wait for a conformation.

[Durthorin]

I think you'll allow that the pre-Columbian Americans were pagans, so I'll venture an answer.

In my first vision quest, they came to me and cut me open to see what was inside. In the center of my chest they found a canupa - a pipe. A couple of weeks after that an Indian woman presented me with a pipe, explaining that she had been moved to do so.

I think your tools come to you via synchronicity. There will be this element of meaningful coincidence. I don't rule out that a tool can come to you through a personal purchase, but I wouldn't rush that. Wait for a conformation.

Reminded of an incident. There is a saying among some Wiccans that sacred tools should never be haggled over even when you are moved to buy them. I was once at a place where a pagan I knew was selling ritual chalices and other none ritual items when a girl walked up and looked at a particualr piece and asked its price, She was told and nodded saddly and tured to walk away.. The priestess at the booth said stop and handed her the cup. "We both know your supposed to have this." They hugged and a few hours later I got to ask if it was just customer relations or something more. The priestess thumped me on the nose, "She can not bargain for a tool that calls her. An I can see that it was a true calling. What was I supposed to do?"

Since then I have made a habit of gifting those I know on the path with tools I see that I think they need.

As to my own tools, they are equal part gifts and things I have made myself.

Brighid Bless, Dur

[Richbee]

I think you'll allow that the pre-Columbian Americans were pagans, so I'll venture an answer.

In my first vision quest, they came to me and cut me open to see what was inside. In the center of my chest they found a canupa - a pipe. A couple of weeks after that an Indian woman presented me with a pipe, explaining that she had been moved to do so.

I think your tools come to you via synchronicity. There will be this element of meaningful coincidence. I don't rule out that a tool can come to you through a personal purchase, but I wouldn't rush that. Wait for a conformation.

Really mystical man.

How were the drugs? :dizzy:

[mossrose]

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[technomage]

I do something nasty to my students who get all hung up on their tools.

I have them sell or destroy them. :hehe:

Justin

[Durthorin]

I do something nasty to my students who get all hung up on their tools.

I have them sell or destroy them. :hehe:

Justin

I have told them that they hold them in trust. An one day someone will appear who needs them..

Brighid Bless, Dur

[Cu Mhorrigan]

Most things that I have I have to confess that I "McGuyvered" I made my own pentegram necklace, Wand and I other times buy things at Various shops Or at worst a 99 cent store, (I found a whole Pack of Sixty sticks of Patchouli incense for 99 cents..that was wild. As some know Patchoulli is sometimes used to make Morrigan incense so I was really happy.)
I guess the reason I ask is that Do you feel that if youy have a hard time getting the tools you have that it makes them more "Powerful" to you?

[bluesquirrel]

I have made most of what I use. My wand I made, My atheme was store-bought, but I removed the old handle and replaced it with one of my own making. I do ceramics, so the dishes for salt and water, my incense burners, and most of my candle holders are handmade.

[draoi]

So where do you usually get your tools to work Magic

The grove I was trained in tought us to make our own. We were trained that a tool is an extention of the user and should be crafted from his/her sweat, blood and tears. I have sewn my own robes, carved my own rod (wand), and (admitedly) bought my sickle, then replaced it's handle, resharpenned it, and put a new finish on it. I feel this work connects you to a tool in a way that no ritual ever could.

What was you most memorable tool in terms of having the hardest time getting it

My staff was a particular challenge. I wanted a shamanic-type staff (bones, feathers, fur and claws) but lived in a very urban area. I finaly found a native american store that sold all the parts I needed but was a 3 hour drive from home. It has since turned out wonderfully.