Sculpting the Goddess

So, I felt like a little bit of experimentation one evening. I had had this lump of clay sat in the cupboard for about two years, so about 3 weeks ago I decided to make a fox goddess, followed by a crow goddess. Then I made a hare goddess and a deer goddess. I didn't want to make the typical goddess with the spiral on her belly, as it is overdone but I wanted to make a comment on the goddess and her animal associations. In my work I often look at wood and crystal associations but have never concentrated soley on the very primal relationship between the goddess and her animals. As a result, the sculptures have come out very primal, almost shamanic. Within the clay I have blended appropriate herbs and the sculpts are between 4.5 and 6.5 inches tall at present, however, as i get more confident I am sure they will go bigger. Air drying clay is easy to use but very hard to smooth out at present so I think my sculpts look rough, however they will bet better hopefully. Here are some pics of the unpainted and painted ones I have created so far, and if you like what you see come and like my Moon Sculpts page. Enjoy )0(

First 3 Sculpts - the Fox, Crow and Hare Goddesses 

The Deer Goddess 

Began as the Crow Goddess but became a representation of Morrigan.

The Hare Goddess from MoonsCrafts

My facebook page has changed as well for my other creations and you can now find me at www.facebook.com/MoonsCraft.

December Already ....

Well this year has gone really quick. I am extremely busy with commissions in the run up to Yule. However, here are some pieces i have created recently, both commissions and whims :)

Avalon Swan Athame created from Apple and inset with Rose Quartz. 

Yule Ritual Cord with oak mini wand, customers own symbol of the wolf and stag on bone charm. The cord is strung through with emerald, ruby, vintage wood, tree agate beads, etc

Yule themed athame. On one side is the wren, bird of the Holly King, on the other is the robin, bird of the oak King. inset with breccicated jasper and holly and oak leaf sculpt.

Elen of the ways Ritual Necklace, a new range from MoonsCrafts. This is one piece and the pendant simply loops through to create a choker style necklace.