Ffortiwn
Hey all. I have some basic questions about wand-making. I'm envisioning cutting the top of the staff, imbedding a small crystal, and replacing the top again on top, leaving a small opening for the tip of the crystal to poke out.
After having done some lurking here and there, I did get the impression that intent and personal energy were paramount, over other considerations such as natural vs. synthetic ingredients, for example. But the perfectionist or purist in me is still concerned about cutting off a piece - feels like severing, dismemberment, interruption, to me. What I'm wondering is if there is any precedent or canon on the subject.
I suppose if it comes down to it, I can talk myself into this approach, but I'd like to pay close attention to all considerations since once I choose a path I won't be able to change my mind again. Is there any sort of ancient precedent I can follow? Google has not been a huge help on this particular question.
After having done some lurking here and there, I did get the impression that intent and personal energy were paramount, over other considerations such as natural vs. synthetic ingredients, for example. But the perfectionist or purist in me is still concerned about cutting off a piece - feels like severing, dismemberment, interruption, to me. What I'm wondering is if there is any precedent or canon on the subject.
I suppose if it comes down to it, I can talk myself into this approach, but I'd like to pay close attention to all considerations since once I choose a path I won't be able to change my mind again. Is there any sort of ancient precedent I can follow? Google has not been a huge help on this particular question.