March 2016 – Astrolabe Arts

Stargate SG-1 Hiking Stick

Artist: J.R. Goslant

I’ve been wanting to do some fan art related projects for a while and this is hopefully the first of many! A Stargate SG-1 hiking stick is the perfect accessory for exploring our little patch of the universe, or as a means of self defense against Jaffa in close combat!

All 39 stargate glyphs (including Earth’s point of origin) are burned into a piece of sturdy oak and filled with gold ink then covered with three coats of polyurethane for aesthetics and protection from the elements. The staff stands at 68.5”.

Artist: J.R. Goslant

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March 18, 2016March 24, 2017 by jrgoslant Categories: Staffs and Hiking SticksTags: fan art, glyphs, hiking staff, hiking stick, J.R. Goslant, pyrography, sci fi, science fiction, sg-1, stargate, stargate glyphs, walking staff, walking stick Leave a comment

Petroglyph Shaman Staff

Artist: J.R. Goslant SOLD

Petroglyphs from around the world have a mysterious allure, recording stories lost to the ages. The entire upper half of this staff is ornately covered with petroglyphs from various cultures burned into the wood. Many originate from the American Southwest.

The decretive band is made of rawhide and adorned with numerous beads including 2 made from walrus teeth and another from a canine claw. The top has several stones embedded and wrapped with waxed hemp including tiger’s eye and a tektite – which was formed from the heat of a meteorite impact. It stands at 66” tall and has been given three coats of polyurethane for aesthetics and protection from the elements.

This staff is perfect for ceremonies, or just going for a casual walk.

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March 17, 2016March 24, 2017 by jrgoslant Categories: Staffs and Hiking SticksTags: Artwork, ceremonial, ceremonial wizard staff, handmade, hiking stick, J.R. Goslant, petroglyphs, rock art, rock carvings, shaman staff, staff, walking stick, wizard staff Leave a comment

Stacking Stones

Years ago when I lived in New Hampshire I spent a lot of hot summer afternoons down by the river, but instead of swimming, I stacked and balanced stones into towers, arches, and different designs. A few friends joined in making a few smaller, but more artistic pieces and helped with the creation of our heaviest tower. It’s something I miss dearly and would love to do again someday.

Artist: J.R. Goslant

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March 10, 2016March 24, 2017 by jrgoslant Categories: PhotographyTags: J.R. Goslant, new hampshire, NH, Photography, stone balancing, stone stacking, summer Leave a comment

Ancient Egyptian Scarab Necklace

While looking through an assortment of beads I received as a gift, a number of ancient Egyptian ones caught my eye and coalesced into the necklace you see now. The red pendant came with a paper stating it’s from the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago which had an exhibit for King Tutankhamen. The pendants were rediscovered on the estate of a man who worked there at the time.

The other beads are carved to resemble traditional Egyptian dedications of the scarab beetle which features prominently in some versions of the Egyptian creation myth.

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Artist: J.R. Goslant

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March 5, 2016March 24, 2017 by jrgoslant Categories: JewelryTags: amulet, ancient Egyptian, bead work, beads, Egyptian amulet, Egyptian pendant, J.R. Goslant, King Tut, necklace, pendant, scarab, Tutankhamen, vintage Leave a comment

Just A Little Somethin’ For My Grandma

Like the title suggests, I made this for my Grandmother. It was her birthday last month and so I decided to make her a necklace featuring her favorite colors and her birthstone, amethyst. She loves her jewelry with big fixtures and bold colors.