I have been reading a book called 'African Oracles'. It is about throwing coins or shells to find answers to questions (I use humus seeds in memory of my time in Israel!).
I decided to make a ring to spin for a yes / no answer.
The top plate is spun, and where the window rests, it reveals a polished area or a darkened area. These correlate with yes and no. A old cut diamond is the 'driving force' of the piece.
Preparation of the Ring:
The shank:
When I made Peter's bangle, I cut out symbols from silver.
(see http://chantelhere.blogspot.com/2008/09/alpha-omega-god-in-between.html),
I really like the Omega. The round shape thereof lends itself to becoming a shank. I tried it out and am excited because now I have found the shank for the One Ring Range.
1. Preparation of ring and symbols:
I decided to make a ring to spin for a yes / no answer.
The top plate is spun, and where the window rests, it reveals a polished area or a darkened area. These correlate with yes and no. A old cut diamond is the 'driving force' of the piece.
Preparation of the Ring:
The shank:
When I made Peter's bangle, I cut out symbols from silver.
(see http://chantelhere.blogspot.com/2008/09/alpha-omega-god-in-between.html),
I really like the Omega. The round shape thereof lends itself to becoming a shank. I tried it out and am excited because now I have found the shank for the One Ring Range.
1. Preparation of ring and symbols:
2. A section is cut away to complete the Omega design.
It is filed, papered and polished and then soldered to the bottom plate.
The yes and no symbols are soldered under the bottom plate, to bridge the gap between plate and finger.
3. The top side of the plate is divided into half, polished and blackened, the cross (no) being positioned under the black, and the tick (yes) being under the polish.
4. A short tube soldered to the bottom plate houses another tube that allows spin for the top plate. This inner tube is flared to hold the plates together at just enough distance apart to allow for a smooth spin action. In this hole a diamond is set.
5. Window:
Omega represents 'ending'. I felt that I needed a beginning to my ending and this is Alpha.
I chose to use a triangle tipped upward to represent Alpha and this became the 'secret window' cut out of the top plate.
Finish:
The ring should have a high polish for maximum light reflection. The mirror appearance is symbolic of us as reflecting the world in our ways and wants, as well as being reminiscent of the power of light as an ally.
6: Naming:
The triangle is shaped like an A. The ring Answers questions.. this prompted the name 'AnsweRing'...
7. On the underside of the top plate I burred a spiral, to mimic the spin of the plate when turning. It wasn't really necessary, as the plates are so close together that you can barely see inside.
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