From: st90snk7@dunx1.ocs.drexel.edu (Sherry Michael)
Subject: Re: Rune musings (was empowerment ritual)
Date: 13 Jul 1994 17:05:34 -0400

Rune musings:

1) I'm in the process of creating my own runes (as in my own symbols
and not the typical norse/seax sets). I plan to use mine for
divination purposes, magic, etc. The symbols are not hard for me to
create and associate with the meanings, but I wonder what sort of
elements I should include for a good set (like possesions, death,
strength, etc). I also don't want more then 15 or so runes in my
set. I look at tarot cards and standard runes for ideas, but does
anyone have any other thoughts?

2) If anyone is interested in making a set of runes instead of buying
them, I came across a neat idea. The new oven bake synthetic clays are
great (naturalists will cringe) sold under the names of Sculptey or
Fimo. I form the runes, carve out the symbol and bake the clay. The
best part comes in next.  You can buy GLO IN THE DARK clay! After the
first baking, I smear glo clay into the carved out symbols and re-bake
the runes. Result: Strong runes in any color, and the symbols GLOW in
the dark! Cool in candle light! It's really easy, and no artistic
talent required.

-moonowl
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