Month: December 2016

Knotted Haft Garnet Magic Wand

I’m very proud of this wand. When I came across the haft laying in some brush I knew it’d be perfect for wand-crafting.

The haft and blade are made from separate pieces of wood. After removing the bark from the knotted haft and shaping the blade I sanded them down, secured them together, and the whole wand a few coats of boiled linseed oil for protection and aesthetics. A garnet crystal was also embedded in the base of the haft.

Even though it’s a bit large for a wand at about 17” it’s well balanced with a comfortable, natural grip.

Artist: J.R. Goslant

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Knotted Garnet Magic Wand Artist: J.R. Goslant
Knotted Garnet Magic Wand Artist: J.R. Goslant
Knotted Garnet Magic Wand Artist: J.R. Goslant
Knotted Garnet Magic Wand Artist: J.R. Goslant
Knotted Garnet Magic Wand Artist: J.R. Goslant
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Engraved Stones

I’ve recently by practicing engraving various depictions on stones with plans for a more extensive engraving project planned.

Viking Stone Artist: J.R. Goslant
Orion Artist: J.R. Goslant
Egyptian for “Justin,” Scarab, Wadjet (Eye of Horus), Nefer, Ankh, Star (from top left to right) Artist: J.R. Goslant
Orion, Viking Stone, Roman SPQR, Chi Rho, Cuneiform Symbols (from top left to right) Artist: J.R. Goslant
Chi Rho Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Zodiac Star Constellation Charm Stones Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Zodiac Star Constellation Charm Stones with a quarter for size comparison. Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Taurus Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Scorpio Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Pisces Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Libra Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Gemini Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Capricorn Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Cancer Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Aquarius Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Leo Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Virgo Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Aries Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Sagittarius Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant
Engraved Sagittarius Zodiac Star Constellation Artist: J.R. Goslant

If you can’t tell, I have an affinity for ancient Egyptian culture and astronomy choosing to carve out ancient hieroglyphs and star constellations – Orion and the twelve signs of the zodiac. The larger black stones are coated with a water-proof sealant meant to protect the ink and giving the stones a remarkable sheen that came out wonderful!  The smaller colored and black stones have no coating since I used a paint-pen which dries quicker and won’t smudge despite handling.

Artist: J.R. Goslant

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