scarab – Astrolabe Arts

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

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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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.

If you’re interested in purchasing this necklace you can contact me, or visit the Astrolabe Arts Etsy shop in the links below.