This staff stands at 62.5” and is made from an unidentified hardwood. The original branch must have been about 15’ long and had to be carried home intact because it simply would not break. Our production partner helped with the procurement and refinement (sanding, cutting) of the piece. The best section was cut away and paint pens were used to illustrate the 12 constellations of the Zodiac. The signs are all in order although Pisces which is normally last fit better at the top. Spray acrylic sealer keeps the constellation images safe from smudging and the elements. Boiled linseed oil was also applied afterward producing an added luster to the wood.
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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 