The theme for challenge #9 is Divination.


Here's your guide:

1. You have to begin it now, it can't be something you made before the challenge was issued.
2. It has to be related to the theme in some way, but not necessarily in the most obvious way.
3. You can use designs you found online or in books, or you can design something original.
4. You have two weeks from the date of the challenge issue to complete the craft.
5. Your craft can be any artisan craft medium; knit, crochet, wirework, beads, sculpture (bread dough, sculpey, fimo, porcelain clay, wood, stone, clay, metal art clay, glass, etc), food (cake deco, etc) or any other three dimensional object. Sorry, no graphics or pictures; we have other areas on SS that highlight that kind of art.
6. You must post a picture for us in this thread when you're done. Include info about it, what it's made of and such. If you want to share your pattern or include process pictures (how you make it), feel free!
7. This challenge is open and supportive of all levels of ability, from the very beginning beginner to the most advanced artist. All are welcome and praised!
8. Tell us what you're going to do with your final product; keep it, gift it or donate it.
9. First one to post their final project gets to pick the theme of the next challenge!!!



This challenge expires on August 17, 2008. (Though members are welcome to continue posting pics of any of their projects relating to the theme in this thread after the challenge ends as well as the previous themes (snitches, bookmarks, house pride, Quidditch, Weasley, Death Eaters, hex, and Magical Creatures).

Divination= illumination

What better for enlightenment than a divination lantern?

I made this one out of a large tin can. With a hammer, an awl, a little determination, and a lot of noise, I concocted this one. Hope you like it!

D is for Divination...


Cheiromancy




Tasseomancy




Gastromancy

Here's my Divination challenge entry!

Divinity Cuff Bracelet:



According to paralumun dot com, "Clear quartz is the mirror of the soul because it reflects and radiates that within us that is divine. Clear quartz is a pure and powerful energy source. It receives, activates, transmits, and amplifies energy. It activates all levels of consciousness."

Professor Trelawney would be proud.

Click the image to go to it on my DA gallery, for more info about the bracelet and to see a close-up big picture of it.

Whew, just in time...

This is called Crystal Balls and Tea Leaves. The bracelet is made up of Czech crackle glass and multi-stone chips with a handmade clasp (the hammering, Jan!). These photos were taken in a hurry, so they're not great, but it gives you an idea of what the bracelet looks like.

Point of interest, crackle glass is gorgeous and I love it. It has all these tiny fissures in the bead, and it just sparkles in the sun. Beautiful.

This is really late, but finally done . . .

This little dream journal was inspired by the ones Harry and Ron had to complete in Divination class.


Featuring Japanese stab binding and chipboard covers, this journal is perfect for recording anyone's nighttime imagery - even if it is fabricated to appease your Divination teacher.