Ive been a huge fan of using copper piping lately, and figured i could make a simple and basic DIY tutorial to show you how easy it is! All you will need is ….
- scrap copper pipe - hammer and rubber mallet ( rubber mallet optional) -Metal file - Table vice * if you have a loose table vice like me, you’ll want a way to secure it, i use a C clamp - and a jewelers saw or metal saw of some sort
annnnd bees wax! we only had candles so we just used those
Step one….if you have a loose table vice ( again like me) secure it down to stable surface
step two :place your pipe within the vice
step three: secure and tighten your pipe so it will not move when you start to saw
Step four:give your saw blade a nice quick wax up by running the blade through some bees wax. This makes sawing much more smooth and easy
Step five:start in. Remember that the thicker you cut your pipe, the more abstract and obscure it will look when you hammer it… the thinner the pipe = the more uniform
when you are done cutting, the rings will be very rough and jagged, so be careful handling
step six : place your ring on the anvil and start to lightly hammer around the ring
You’ll notice it start to flatten, keep hammering it evenly until your have your desired flatness
If you wish, you can give the copper a light hammering with a rubber mallet to help harden the metal more.
Step seven: from here you will want to take your metal file ( again be careful from the jagged edges) and file down the edges of your ring… both inside and out
step 8: when your rings are smooth, they are ready to use!
here are some examples of what i used them for
bottom pair i made with a much thicker copper ring which is why it looks much more abstract and… smooshed.
Maybe you’re maybe you’re a new witch unsure of what herbs are worth your time as a beginner, maybe money is tight, or maybe you’re just lazy (like us). If we could only choose 10 herbs to use in our craft, these would be our top picks.
1. Basil – its the witch’s herb, need we say more? Not only do its magical uses span from protection to love to wealth to exorcism, but it is also delicious in mundane recipes as well. If you can only have one herb, basil is the way to go.
2. Rosemary – this herb is also blessed with a wide variety of uses. Excellent for purification, lust and love, good health, preventing nightmares, and all kinds of sea witchery. Bonus: its fragrance is to die for.
3. Lavender – so you might not be able to find this at the grocery store, but its magical uses outweigh the small inconvenience of tracking it down. Most often used for healing, love, protection, peace, purification, and sleep, lavender is a go-to for any mental health needs.
4. Chamomile – lavender’s luckier, jovial cousin. Primarily used in love, healing, and stress reducing spells, but can also be used for luck and gambling. It is associated with the sun, and makes a great tea infusion for stress relief.
5. Thyme – the best herb for social situations. It attracts loyalty, affection, and a good reputation, but we most often bathe in an infusion of thyme for constant flow of money. Also good for increasing courage.
6. Cinnamon – while technically a spice, cinnamon has many magical uses and is also delicious in cooking. Ideal for prosperity and success, protection, love, and all spells related to the spiritual self.
7. Peppermint – a favorite in herbalism for treatment of digestive issues, this herb ideal for cleansing and protecting. Peppermint is also widely available, makes for lovely tea, and is a great addition to any luck spell.
8. Rose – is any love spell complete without rose petals? This flower is the symbol for beauty, marriage, sexuality, divine love, and all kinds of relationships. A larger list of uses for roses can be found here.
9. Cayenne Pepper – every witch needs something with a bit of a bite. This spice does wonders as cursing or banishing agent, or even just as an addition to any spell to speed up results.
10. Mugwort – if we recommend any specialty herb, this is the one. Mugwort is used in spells for divination, astral travel, working within the spiritual realm, and receiving prophetic dreams. (Note: this herb should not be ingested by people who are pregnant)
If you’re ever somewhere past closing time and an employee says “it’s no problem take your time :)” they’re lying through their fucking teeth it is 100% a Problem and you need to go
And don’t fucking ask for a coupon at the register
Sunbear as the goddess of the hunt Artemis in front of a solar eclipse, with honeybee and her honeycomb! By Pony Reinhardt at Tenderfoot Studio in Portland, OR. For more, follow on IG: freeorgy
