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[myeclecticjourney]

New Cauldron!

Hello everyone, merry meet to y'all! I'm super happy and optimistic today for some reason, I've been receiving a lot of signs of Hecate (Hekate) lately and I'm super excited to finally work with her. BUT that's a story for another blog hahaha. Today I wanted to share with you the steps of how I did my new cauldron. Long post ✨.

Some of you might remember my black cat cauldron...well unfortunately I sadly broke it while making black salt :V, I know...I had to move on, so a few weeks ago I was walking in a store pretty popular in México called "Fantasías Miguel" which it might be consider the equivalent to "Michael's" from the US.

I saw this beautiful, beautiful vase. Well at least I think it was supposed to be some sort of vase or planter because it was hollow all the way to the bas. I completely fell in love with it. I had to take it home and turn it into my new cauldron.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

The vase, bowl or planter

Cold clay (I used DAS)

Moon water

Crystals (I used Moonstone and Labradorite)

MDF circle, mine was 10cm in diameter

Sculpting tools

Paint (I used black, white and translucent)

Cold liquid silicon

STEP ONE: Cover the bottom

Using the MDF plate I covered the bottom of the vase. I then proceed to moisturize the clay with Moon water and made a long strip which I used to cover the diameter of the MDF.

Using my fingers and a sculpting tool, I flatten the clay. When the entire surface was covered, I took some more and made the bottom of the new cauldron, thicker. Then proceeded to soften the surface with Moon water again.

STEP TWO: Making a pentagram

Turning and moving the cauldron around a few times, I finally decided my front. As you can se there's a white circle on top it's more like a bump. That's some sort of deformity of the object that I wasn't able to fully cover because it would've use too much clay, so I decided to use it as a reference for my pentagram.

Using my pointy sculpting tool I began by making five points and when I was happy with how they looked, I joined them. Using some Moon water and my fingers I then proceeded to soften the lines, then make them again, and repeat the process until I thought ready.

STEP THREE: Crystals

The three crystals that I envisioned in my cauldron where these three. Two Labradorites and one Moonstone. Two in the front and one in the back. I made this 4 cm x 20 cm x 1 cm rectangle which I placed in front and using Moon water I softened the entire surface. I pushed the crystals against the clay, gently, so they would leave a small mark and not deform the piece.

Then proceeded to remove some of the excess clay with the sculpting tools. This allowed me to make a perfect dent for the crystals.

Using some cold silicon I finally glued the crystals in their new home. I let it all air dry for 24h.

STEP FOUR: Triple Goddess

The next day I woke up with an entire different vision of what I initially wanted to do. I dreamt about making the Triple Goddess in the front, so that was exactly what I did.

Using some more clay and my sculpting tool, I drew a pretty little Moon about 2cm high and proceed to cut it. With Moon water I soften the entire surface until I liked how it looked and repeated the process. I placed them both on each side of the Moonstone and level them into the desired spot. Fell in love immediately, decided to glue them and let them dry.

STEP FIVE: Everything got polished

As both Moons were air drying I began polishing the inside of the cauldron. It really didn't took that much effort due to how soft and even the surface was thanks to my intense use of Moon water in the clay xD. By the time I was done, the exterior was hard enough for me to polish as well.

I used two different sandpapers, 100 for the inside, then proceeded to use a 1200 for the pentagram. As for the exterior I used the 100 sandpaper.

STEP SIX: Paint

I was super super happy with this step. I was so scared to paint it black, even tho black is my favorite color hahahaha. I just thought it looked so beautiful white. BUT when I painted the inside, the pentagram came to life! Every line looked super pretty.

I painted the exterior piece white, but then...THEN I remembered..

I had translucent paint!! I really don't believe the pictures reflect how beautiful it really looks. It tied everything together. Matched the Moonstone's and Labradorite's energy for sure.

I then proceed to place it in my altar, and made a blessing ritual.

And that's all!! What do you think? I honestly love the result! I waited so long to find the perfect cauldron, and it's finally here.

I really hope you like this, and find this inspiring and/or useful!

Image source: My camera

Blessed be,

-May xo.

[mushroom-devil]

Tip for witches that crochet/knit

I know this might be an obvious tip but it is very helpful.

try to incorporate symbols/colors into crochet/knit projects to manifest what you want, for instance I finished these arm warmers and my intent was getting more money so I chose green which is associated with money and made sunflowers, acorns and crescent moons to put on them because they have properties associated with good luck and prosperity.

In order to find symbols to put in your projects I recommend really any book that on dream interpretation or tea leaf reading that you think is good (don't forget to cross reference!) And if you're someone that is a closeted witch or can't afford a ton of books on Project Gutenberg there is a book on there called Telling Fortunes By Tea Leaves by cicely kent, the book as a dictionary of symbols that make it easy to digest and is great if you're also learning tasseography.

[kyraskyee]

Apothecary book nook

[southernwitchbabe]

It’s a full moon babes 🌝

[catagory4]

There will be an unboxing!!! I am trying #simplyearth essential oils. So excited!!

[kaylalikescatsandstuff]

I made a little Gnome home for our front tree and the next morning we had a new friend stop by! 🐿 🌱

[badkittyknits]

🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂 ...sweet little acorns.. ...why do you love acorns... "I live on Acorn Lane...I NEED to have these" ~customer last week Grab 'em Saturday ArtFest XIV in Bloomsburg Bloomsburg ArtFest Based on tutorial by @orangeoliveroad 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁 #badkittyknits #acorns #marketprep #festival #bohodecor #farmhousedecor #pumpkinspice #tieredtraydecor #tieredtray #bohodecorating #farmhousestyle #bohostyle #autumndecor #knittedacorns #bohoautumn #bohofall #forestdecor #fallprojects #bohocraftysouls #craftywitch #makersgonnamake #festivalseason #woodlanddecor #woodwitch #festivalvibes #Festival2022 #artfest #artfestival2022 #bohocraftysouls #craftybitch https://www.instagram.com/p/ChdIUWqOlpF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shypandanight]

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[thespricedstitch]

Tribute to Zima Blue...his final form glows in the dark!

[dreamknitter]

Making cement pumpkins 🎃

[sweetemilybowl]

I frequently “window shop” online and stumbled across these cute boots… instead of buying them, I’m going to paint a pair or my boots. I think I’ll be doing that this weekend. #craftywitch #happysamhain #allhallowseve (at Fairhaven, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkSDB0br8NQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sacredcauldron]

I made the #faeries a little cauldron out of #polymerclay just need to bake it paint it and make a little ladle for it. #craftingismytherapy #witchcrafting #craftywitch #insomniaccrafts #witchshop https://www.instagram.com/p/Ciujk3xOPnx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[the-tempest-divine]

Knitting a "distressed" scarf. I always liked that distressed look in knitting & crochet. So I decided to make my own. It's super soft cushy yarn so it will be comfy for wearing. I just got back from Hobby Lobby & came home with like 30 skeins of yarn that was on clearance for like $1.24 & $ .99! It's that kind if stuff that makes me dance with excitement. I know it sounds silly and boring to those of you that live more exciting lives out there, but this is my thing. I love creating. I love art. I love knitting & crocheting. I'm a crafty witch. 😉 . . . . #crafts #craftywitch #create #knitting #knitting #crochet #art #distressedknit #mondaymotivation #monday #mondayvibes #yarn https://www.instagram.com/p/ChBTT4-scWS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[elkiem]

I am bitches. My friend bought a beautiful book with a lot of paintings in it and that was the first thing she said.

[catagory4]

Making soap is not only fun, but can be spiritual and a great time to cast a quick spell or two. Remember before you get started knowing what your intention is so you can blend it into you soapy brew. I have a couple of soap examples. I make it fun then cap the bar with a layer of soap stirred to the right to set my intention, the soaps are made with herbs and essential oils that compliment and empower my intention. Remember, they don't have to be pretty, just powerful. Enjoy.