Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs are always fun to work with, though they do require a fair amount of precision hand work. Each of the six symbols were created with a wood burner and paint pens. The first set depicts an ankh, wedja, and seneb meaning life, prosperity, and health. The second set depicts the nefer, djed, and wasir symbols meaning beauty, strength, and power. There are also three beads attached a little more than half ways up the 56″ staff. They depict King Tutankhamen’s death mask, the god Amun, and an ankh. The staff itself is made from sumac wood which is sturdy, but lightweight. I used spray on acrylic sealer to protect both the wood and paint. I also used boiled linseed oil for the same reasons and it also gives the piece a subtle luster.
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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
Astrolabe Arts 