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True Magic Jewellery
(True Magic symbol description chart)
I has always been fascinated with symbology from all over the world as well
as world religions, world mythology and transpersonal psychology . World
cultures, astrology, etymology and the torot card deck are also influences
in my designs. Some of the symbols come right out of Egyptology like #38
the eye of Horus, son of Isis representing "opening of the Third Eye" and
#11 the Egyptian Ank representing "awareness of Eternity" or other cultures
like #26 a moon goddess from ancient Summeria representing "creativity".
Other designs are a combination of symbols like #43 representing "Healing Of
Body, Mind & Spirit" with the ancient Hindu snake running up the body
representing Kundalini energy rising up the spine and the three circles,
symbols of wholeness as well as the arms and hands out stretched , a
universal symbol of the Healer. Some symbols are completely my creations
like #41 representing "compassion for self & other"influenced by my work in
transpersonal psychology.
I began working on these symbols while I was studying at The
Transpersonal Therapy Center of Toronto (www.transpersonalcanada.com) in
1995. The course required that the students go through an intense personal
psychotherapeutic process during the training. It was during this time that
I noticed my jewellery was "talking back" to me in a way,meaning they would
pop into my night dreams, day dreams and thoughts at the most appropriate
times directing my attention to where it was needed for my personal growth.
(True Magic symbol description chart)
(Chain & Colouring Options)
(Alternative Chains Section)
Colouring Process
(colouring options)
Most of the "True Magic" line is made from copper but can be specially
ordered in sterling silver if that's what you prefer. You can e-mail us for
details on prices and details. I love copper because it is softer than
most metals which makes it easy to work with but what I love most about it
is that you can play with the colour in interesting ways as it oxidises
really easily. After cutting, texturing and sanding, the pieces are drawn on
with a resist and then painted with or emerged in a chemical solution that
oxidises the copper. When we see the colour that we like we dry the piece
and remove the drawn resist exposing the shinny copper underneath. My
favourite colouring process is torching the piece in layers, painting the
piece with a resist to keep colours as they appear and then quickly
quenching the piece in water when you have reached the maximum heat at which
it produces those beautiful rainbow colours. It always feels like I am
painting with fire ! This is a very temperamental process so that when a
piece comes out really beautifully it always feels like a special occasion
(even after all these years). Sometimes we combine the two processes by
heating the piece first to get a golden colour and then drawing on it with a
resist and oxidising it with a solution or adding the solution on with a
paint brush after torching. Lots of people assume that the work is enamelled
because we use a resin on the work that gives it that look. The resin seals
the colour as it is equal to 50 coats of varnish and we definitely want to
protect the colour we work so hard to achieve !
Chains and other options
(chain options)
I offer the "True Magic" line on chain of various types, cotton cord or
suede cord or matching glass beads. The chain is imported from eastern
Europe and is made from copper plated brass. It is treated to not change
colour. The chains vary in cost depending on how intricate. I recommend that
they not be worn in the shower or pools. I offer a replacement chain for
half the price but most people have not needed it. Please see pictures for
colours of cords and details. (alternative chain section)
Copper Care
With the depletion of minerals in the soil caused by over-farming and poor diets, many people develop conditions specifically related to a mineral deficiency in their diet. This includes the mineral copper, which is used essentially by every cell in the body.The wearer absorbs copper through the skin by dissolving it into a permeable form. Green stains may appear when the body dissolves the copper faster then the skin can absorb it, especially during perspiration or when the sweat is too acidic. Acidity increases with stress or can indicate an unhealthy diet. This bracelet may be thought of as a ‘time release’ source of copper and an acidity gauge. It is also said that electrical charges generated on the skin from the copper travel along the acupuncture meridians at the wrist, relieving pain. No wonder thousands of people claim pain relief from wearing copper.
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