MEANING: The word "crescent" derives from the Latin creare, which means to create. So the Crescent Moon is linked with the Creative Power of the Mother Goddess. A Pentacle contains and protects. The circle symbolizes the eternal cyclic nature of life. As it touches each point, it demonstrates the interconnectedness of all the natural elements: Spirit, Earth, Air, Water, and Fire. A symbol of the holistic relationship between Human Spirituality and the Physical Universe. This piece can be used over an Altar to enhance and protect your creative energies.
SIZE: approximately 12.25 inches high and 8.5 inches wide.
THE CARVING: Our carvings are single pieces of western red cedar, designed and carved to be wall hangings. Each carving begins as a 1 X 12-inch cedar board. While we use power tools (Scroll Saw, Rotary shaft Tool, handheld detail sanders, etc.), we use no lasers, CNC machines or computer-operated cutting machines. All work is done with our hands and eyes…
We cut the 2-dimensional blanks with scroll and jig saws (double-sized custom orders have to be cut with a jigsaw). Carving is done with rotary shaft tools and disc grinders. The 80-grit sanding is the final phase of the carving process, removing the nicks and gouges from the carving tools, and finishes the shaping of the weave. The next 2 sandings with 120 and then 220 grit finishes the smoothing and polishing. They are finished with Clear Danish Oil to seal the piece, bringing out the grain and the color.
