Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #295296 in Books
• Published on: 2002-01-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

From the Author
Thanks for your interest in my book! I designed it to be easy to use, provide fun projects for everyone, include a variety of skill levels and materials, and use craft supplies that aren't too hard to locate. Each chapter features a "Resources" section at the back to make it even easier for you to find the supplies you need to create everything in this book. Feel free to visit my website and let me know what you like (or don't like) about Witch Crafts. Enjoy!

From the Inside Flap
Whether you're a novice crafter into Norse lore or a practicing Pagan in need of personal tips on Celtic leatherwork, this handy, easy-to-use book will charm you and your entire family. The enchanting designs represent authentic Pagan lore and culture, and can be used for both practical and sacred purposes. Learn how to make a variety of unique items to delight all the senses, including:

- Celtic Pentacle Banner

- Carved Lotus Pillar Candle

- Quilted Leather Book of Shadows Cover

- Beaded Egyptian Collar

- Topsy Turvy Goddess Doll

- Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Sign

Almost every project in Witch Crafts can be constructed from readily available materials like wood, clay, wax, glass, and fabric, and there are crafts for all ages and skill levels. You'll also get detailed, step-by-step instructions, complete with tips, techniques, suppliers, and diagrams to help even beginners create elegant products.

The finished works of art make wonderful, personalized holiday gifts -- the book itself is a perfect present for that special person. So put some magic in your life withthis one-of-a-kind guide.

- Illustrations and Photos Throughout -

About the Author
Willow Polson is a born-and-raised Californian, and has been a self-initiated Witch since the age of 13. She has enjoyed writing and fiddling with all manner of arts and crafts since she was a little girl, especially embroidery and candle making. Her major at San Francisco State University was art, with emphasis in ethnic arts. She has studied anthropology as well since the age of eight. Other interests include fiber arts (including traditional California Indian style baskets as taught to her by Pomo weaver Julia Parker), living history, organic gardening, vegetarian cooking, and working on her mountain homestead near Yosemite National Park.

Willow is one of the co-creators of Veggie Life magazine, and has been on the staff of other internationally popular magazines, including Needlepoint Plus, Tole World, and Popular Woodworking. She is currently a member of several needlearts and Pagan rights organizations, and is a supporter of The Witches' Voice.

The Polson family's long-term goal is to build a castle, complete with courtyard, great hall, portcullis, and secret passages.

Customer Reviews

I want more!!!
Very nice selection of crafts in this book. Willow avoids giving us instructions for the same projects that every Witchcraft book already has in them (such as a Yule Log, Brigt's cross, corn dolly, etc), and instead comes up with some very interesting and new ideas.

Some of these projects didn't do much for me - I can't sew very well and have an aversion to working with animal products (such as leather), but just the ideas alone in here are great.

If I had to name a drawback, I'd say I wish there was just MORE in here. There are a few projects that there are only patterns for about half the project presented, it's up to the reader to devise their own pattern for the rest. Which is fine...if you have those sorts of skills. I'd love to see a companion book come out with more patterns along the same vein as what's in this book.

My favorite project is the Greenman Guitar strap - I don't "do" leather, but the pattern is simply beautiful, I'm attemtpting to paint the design on the canvas strap to a carrying bag I made instead. :)

Lots of things for the crafty witch
I just LOVE this book. I love all sorts of crafts, and this book is packed full of things I can't wait to make. It is loaded with craft projects from sewing, cross stitch, and quilting to pottery, woodwork, jewerly, and etching glass! There are ideas for sabbat candles, ritual wear, little bags for spell work, and things for your altar (pottery Goddess figures and chalice, incense burners, and altar tiles). The crafts do not require lots of hard to find items either. Further, this book has lots of pictures of the finished products as well (many in color). This is a *must have* for any kitchen witch, or the witch who likes to make her own tools. The only "problem," no knitting or crochet, and I love to play with yarn. However, I give this book my highest endorsment!

Something for Everyone!
Willow has done an amazing job of putting this wonderful book together. Not only are each of the projects written well in simple instructions, but the ideas are so varied and inspiring! My first project was the "Know Thyself" mirror. I'm so proud of it! I'm moving on to the cross stitch Greenman next. The book makes me wish I had a kiln and wheel -- the pottery section is great. Maybe one day...