#oghamsticks

[quickchangeartist]

The carved raven head, stained with vinegaroon, became a gathering bead for this leather bag I made for @dustyvixen ! When it's fully open, the end caps on the drawstring sit in its beak like a sprig of berries. Or, indeed, like Raven stealing beads. I made the bag from one of my own leather jackets and some variegated woolen thread my late grandmother gave me (chosen more for my own attachment than for colour), and is lined with a black cotton printed with golden feathers, to keep to the raven theme. If desired, the bag can be inverted. Inside the bag, I crafted a full set of ogham staves from applewood branches, harvested and hoarded from my last house (now demolished, the apple trees torn up and mulched with everything else). I shaped and burned each one by hand, and rubbed in deep my home blend of beeswax and penetrating oils to keep them smooth and good in the hand. (Thanks to @dustyvixen also for taking these pictures for me, in my excitement to give presents I forgot to take any snaps myself.) . . . . . . . . . . . #ogham #oghamstaves #oghamsticks #oghamset #applewood #barkon #woodcarving #woodcraft #woodworking #woodburning #pyrography #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #leatherbag #drawstringbag #pagancrafts #celticogham #crow #raven #bead #stickcraft https://www.instagram.com/p/B9oxYqMhyE6/?igshid=fajo22lrexwz

[stillwaterteacupart]

• Ogham divination set • made from birch saplings that were cut while clearing a trail, this is a set of 19 letters that originated in oral tradition and were carved on standing stones by Celtic peoples in the British Isles. This form of alphabet is probably at least 2000 years old, and was used as sign language as well as for special intentional purposes, like marking graves or for magic. Each letter stands for a specific type of tree, which has its own symbolic meaning. Although using these symbols for divination is likely a new use for Ogham that was not performed in the past, it is an incredible way for anyone interested in connecting with ancestors (spiritual or blood) from the British Isles and with the medicine of these trees. The bag is also hand-sewn and hand-dyed with indigo. This set is a gift for my lover, but I plan on making more in 2020… … https://www.instagram.com/p/B6XNZ6Uhkol/?igshid=ko4j1i6wus9e

[7flamesofashmoday]

A very long time ago I built myself a set of Ogham sticks from beech wood. Just found them again while cleaning. Maybe the trees want to tell me something? #ogham #treealphabet #oghamsticks #diy https://www.instagram.com/p/BqClUQ5HmiS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f1q9f7mjoi3f

[desmoinesnewageshop]

Product Teaser: so I was chatting woth a young lady attempting to learn runes, she was havin some troubles, and I asked if having a set of beginner runes would help (name & meanings on the back). After i made them up, it spurred me into action on making some stuff for #desmoinesnewageshop that Iv been thinkin & talkin about for around 5 years. Making #runes , #witchrunes , #astrologyrunes , #faerunes , #egyptiantotemrunes , #oghamsticks, #etc ...... And wouldnt you know it, Dennis has a gift for woodburning! And yes, Wubbybear has fallen in LOVE with the runes! #woodburninghubby #productteaser #crafty #wubbylove #mysticwubby #wubbofmylife (at Des Moines New Age Shop)