Rune Stones

I spent some time today hand lettering rune stone sets to give as gifts for Solstice.  I used this chart which I found at http://www.crystalcavern.com/en-us/rune_stone_meanings.html

Rune Chart

I used a black marker (for glass work). They look a bit like the picture below though the runes are in black not gold. I did three sets on white glass beads, one set on aqua, and another on yellow. 

I got this image from http://www.secondhand-souls-4occult.com/rune-stone-sets.html where you can buy lots of different colors of rune sets at really reasonable prices.

Salt Scrubs

Epsom Salts

photo source: http://www.ecoerth.com/relieve-sore-muscles-and-more-with-epsom-salt/

I made up batches of Salt Scrubs to give away as holiday gifts.  Selfishly I am keeping some for my Solstice gift to self.  I just love them. 

I use them in my shower. I scoop out small handfulls and gently rub them on my skin. It cleanses/rebalances the aura and makes my skin smooth. I have very dry skin so the mineral oil, though not absorbed by the skin, creates a protective layer that holds in the moisture.  I use the scrubs sporadically … not with every shower.  When you towel dry the slick feeling disappears. 

You can make these up using other oils, such as hazelnut or almond. The scent will be a tad less pure but still yummy. These types of oil can become rancid, so it is best to use and/or refrigerate them to prolong their life.

If I don’t have a scented version on hand I just use plain epsom salts as a scrub.  I also scatter epsom salts on the floor of the shower and stand on them if I’m feeling particularly psychically/emotionally icky.

Frankincense Salt Scrub 1 cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil	Amber Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil
Rose Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil	Eucalyptus Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil
Musk Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil	Clean Cotton Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil
Vanilla Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil	Raspberry Salt Scrub 1 ¼ cup epsom salt¼ cup desert salt ¼ cup sea salt 6 tablespoons mineral oil ½ – 1 teaspoons essential oil

 

This a macro made of some very large Maldon Sea Salt crystals.

photo by micon@chello.nl source: http://www.ifood.tv/blog/salt