Spell Crafts: Creating Magical Objects (Llewellyn's Practical Magick)

by Scott Cunningham

Paperback, 2002

Status

Available

Call number

133.44

Collection

Publication

Llewellyn Publications (2002), 216 pages

Description

Feel the energy that flows through everything you do. Tap into that power! Carve a symbol, dip a candle, mix fragrant herbs, sculpt clay, and make your life all that you want it to be. When crafts are used to create objects intended for ritual or to symbolize the divine, the connection between the craftsperson and divinity grows more intense. This second edition of Spell Crafts, the much-loved and oft-read guide to magical handwork, features new illustrations and a new preface by David Harrington. Learn how to create and use all of the following: Magical simmering potpourris A beaded psychic mandala Clay pentacles, plaques, and runic dice A shaman's arrow Sand paintings Corn Mother A magical spell broom Protective hex sign Witch bottles Flower garlands Spell banner Magic mirror Prosperity trivet Wheat weaving… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member renardkitsune
One of my favorite herbal books is Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, so I was very excited to find this book. It is interesting because it is about crafting less mainstream magical items like wands or colored tabards, but more traditional and "homey" crafts like corn dollies and brooms. I
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loved the introduction about the the magic of hands, and that there is power in creating things that are now considered mundane crafts. I was surprised, however, by the lack of detail in the history and lore of each craft. I thought the introductions would be more in-depth, and its very quick to read. I do like the appendices of where to order things, and the bibliography, so I could find books about some of the crafts that might be more in-depth.
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Subjects

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1993

Physical description

216 p.; 5.5 x 0.75 inches

ISBN

0875421857 / 9780875421858

Local notes

JBG - Gift of Jesse B. Gold

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