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Postby Azrienoch » 17 Sep 2004, 19:23

This staff I made for personal use. I found the branch near the Gael-Darach Grove in Frontinac State Park when we hosted the Beltane Gorsedd this past May. The crystal on the top of the staff has not been enhanced in any way...it simply does that.

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Postby Ruthie » 17 Sep 2004, 23:15

Very beautiful! I especially like the way the color of the wood changes.
How tall is it?
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Postby Azrienoch » 17 Sep 2004, 23:31

5'10"...the crystal ball is centered directly in the middle of my forehead.
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Postby Piastra » 17 Sep 2004, 23:33

again, your talent is remarkable. it is a glorious staff, to be sure.

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Postby Kat Lady » 18 Sep 2004, 00:27

Another beautiful piece. This competition is becoming more difficult already for me to make a decision.
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Postby Alferian » 18 Sep 2004, 00:33

Looks marvelous in person too. I can vouch for that. He tried putting the crystal ball in the middle of his forehead first but the epoxy wouldn't stick when he frowned.


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P.S. I know it's confusing, but it's Geal-Darach, not Gael-Darach. Sorry, I'm a compulsive proof-reader...
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Postby Night Hawk » 18 Sep 2004, 02:03

OMG!!! How BEAUTIFUL is that!!!!!! :awen::wand:
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Postby gandalf2004 » 18 Sep 2004, 15:12

Greetings,

Lovely. What a great staff.

Yours under the oaks,

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Postby Saille-Panthera » 18 Sep 2004, 18:20

:o WOW!! I love it!!
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Postby gandalf2004 » 18 Sep 2004, 20:44

Greetings,

That sphere... it resembles a ball of pure white light. Amazing.

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Postby Azrienoch » 19 Sep 2004, 21:48

I'm sure that the flash from the camera and the white wall behind it had something to do with it, Gandalf. But then, nothing is certain...
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Postby Robb Hawklord » 20 Sep 2004, 00:29

Hi Az, very nice. Badger Bob may have gone to ground, but the Hawk has landed.

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Postby Azrienoch » 20 Sep 2004, 01:17

I've replied to this on "Holly Staff."
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Postby Oaken » 21 Sep 2004, 10:02

Yet again - gorgeous! :)
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Postby Niht-Wyrd » 23 Sep 2004, 00:07

There's very little that I can say Az, a beautiful staff. Your wands are superb to, but I like my staffs, and this is a treat. Well done.

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Postby Caritas » 24 Sep 2004, 04:29

very nice staff, very nice
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Postby Jeb » 25 Sep 2004, 15:03

AZ! This is amazing! I love the shape. You chose the perfect branch for it. Excellent!
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Postby Kaya-Nita » 26 Sep 2004, 01:39

Oh Wow Hun i really like this one a lot i would be honored to use such a staff as this. You do such beatiful workmanship and craftsmanship. :candle: :-D :fire: :brnbear: :awen:
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Postby Draghkar » 30 Sep 2004, 11:44

Great work...

I love the way the wood is worked and all...

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Postby lupiana » 30 Sep 2004, 14:09

Az, it's already been said but it bears repeating - your work is amazing! I love the leaves "climbing" the staff, ending in a crystal! It's like a vine reaching for the sun!
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