http://folksy.com/shops/Treecycle Hello and welcome to my shop. I love the art of woodturning, the beauty of wood is never knowing what lies beneath the bark of a tree. As you will see colour and texture also feature quite often as does carving and scorching. en-gb Treecycle Hello and welcome to my shop. I love the art of woodturning, the beauty of wood is never knowing what lies beneath the bark of a tree. As you will see colour and texture also feature quite often as does carving and scorching. This piece was turned from purpleheart, a wood of Central America. The outside surface has been textured using a wire brush and then scorched with a blow torch. Green metallic paint was then applied before adding bronze coloured metal studs. The inside and base have a matt black finish giving a nice contrast. Signed and dated with English and Runic lettering. Measurements are 150mm x 75mm 6 ins x 3 ins . Treecycle Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:10:19 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2750222 http://folksy.com/items/2750222 Hollow The pentagram tends to be the religious symbol of the Pagan religions. It encompasses our elemental beliefs and is thought to be one of the strongest protective amulets.Each point of the Pentagram traditionally represents one of the five metaphysical elements of the ancients. The topmost point represents Spirit, The upper left point represents Air, the upper right point represents Water, the lower left point represents Earth, and the lower right point represents Fire. In this fashion, the pentagram represents Spirit ruling over the four elements. Made from mdf this piece can be used either to adorn a wall or indeed used a small alter. The pentagram has willow inserts and this particular tree has many mythical/magical qualities. I have used acrylic paints sprayed on in a random fashion to give the desired effect, and this piece measures approx 12in x 12 in. Treecycle Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:48:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2824886 http://folksy.com/items/2824886 Pentagram plaque