Witch balls are decorative glass orbs that are believed to have protective and cleansing powers. They have been used for centuries to ward off evil spirits, promote good luck, and bring positive energy into a space. Making your own witch balls can be a fun and creative project. To make a witch ball, you will need a few basic materials. You will need a glass orb or a clear Christmas ornament ball, colorful glass beads or marbles, a funnel or a small spoon, and a ribbon or string for hanging. First, remove the top of the glass orb or ornament ball.
Create Your Own Personal Witches Ball Ornament
Everything you need to create Two Witches Ball/Home Blessing/ Ornament!
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Items Included:
- A detail list of each item and is magical properties.
- A How To / Spell
- Two White Chime Candles
- Two Palo Sticks
- A Bell
- 2 - 4 inch Clear Ornament Ball (plastic) -- I check all Ornament Balls before packaging; make sure they close and aren't broken--
- A Roll of Twine/ or Hemp
- Moss (color varies) (3x4 Inch bag)
- Cinnamon Sticks / Chips (2x3 bag)
- Star Anise (2x3 Inch bag)
- Bay Leaves (2x3 Inch bag)
- Mugwort (2x3 Inch bag)
- Rosemary (2x3 Inch bag)
- Jasmine Flowers (2x3 Inch bag)
- Lavender Flowers (2x3 Inch bag)
- Pink Rose Petals (3x4 Inch bag)
- Black Tourmaline (size and color varies)
- Selenite (size and color varies)
- Evil Eye Hamas Trinket
Herbs & Flowers are All Natural, No Pesticides Used, Organic
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Witch Balls
Folklore gives us many ways to protect and bless our homes, from a
sprig of rowan fastened near the entryway to the brightly colored
hex signs of the Pennsylvania Dutch, to the inverted horseshoe
nailed above the door to “catch the luck” and hold it. The “Witch
Ball” is one more protective device.
A Witch Ball is a hollow glass sphere hung at a window, or in a
corner of a room near the ceiling, that averts or traps evil before
it can bring harm to the occupants of the home. It may only a couple
of inches in diameter, or large as a pumpkin.
Some writers have said they were called “Witch Balls” because they
were made to protect a home from Witches. It is just as possible,
however, that the balls were used by Witches to ward their own
homes, and those of their clients.
No one knows exactly when these talismans first were used. The
manufacture of glass and the ability to make blown-glass vessels are
very old skills; the Roman Empire had a lively trade in glass two
thousand years ago. We know that Witch Balls were used in Old
England, but whether this was a legacy of the Roman occupation or a
later custom is uncertain. Certainly Witch Balls were common in
colonial America.
Many witch balls were coated inside with silver nitrate. It was said
that these reflected the “evil eye” or any negative spell back on
the sender. Also, any demon seeing his face reflected in the silver
ball would be frightened and flee, or maybe seeing the world
reflected in a curved, distorted way was enough to confuse him.
Other balls are created with slender threads or pillars of glass
inside to catch any evil spirit that ventured within. Yet others
were simply the glass balls, clear or green or blue, used by
fishermen to float their nets. Perhaps these were reflective enough
to work the same way as the silver balls.
Witch balls have also found their way into the garden as a form of
the large “gazing globes” on pedestals that adorned many Victorian
gardens and are still seen occasionally today. If a flower garden is
a place of beauty and serenity, a refuge from the cares of the
world, certainly it deserves protection as much as the house itself.
Another place where Witch balls turn up is on the family Christmas
tree – or more accurately the Yule tree, as the custom of dragging a
tree indoors is doubtlessly Pagan in origin. The tree may be a
variant on the Yule log, which was originally a huge dead tree (and
phallic symbol), conveyed to the manor house by the men of the
village with much singing and ribald horseplay. Their one end was
placed in the great hearth, and a fire kindled. Over several days of
feasting and festivity the Yule log was gradually pushed into the
fire as the end was consumed.
The Yule tree may also have been a representation of the World Tree
of old Northern Europe. The whole universe was imagined as a great
ash tree, called Yggdrasill. Its roots reached down into the Norse
underworlds, Niflheim and Muspelheim; its crown stretched up to
Asgard and the halls of the gods; and in its branches deer and other
wild creatures browsed. This great tree is akin to the Tree of Life
of the ancient goddess civilizations of the Near East.
On our Yule trees today we place lights and stars and candy canes,
carved animals and elves and Santa’s and – of course – little glass
spheres. Witch Balls. Gold for the reborn Sun god, and silver for
the Moon Goddess, whose blessings and protection we ask for the
coming new year. In Ancient Ways, Pauline Campanili suggests that
the “shiny glass balls catch the light of the new born Sun and send
it back as a magical means of enhancing the Sun’s energy.”
You can have your own Witch ball up year ’round. Buy a large and
beautiful Yule ornament, or seek out a glass fisherman’s float in an
antique shop, or look in a catalog of garden statuary such as
Toscano’s for a “gazing globe.” Give it a special place of honor in
your home or garden, invoke the gods of your choice, and consecrate
it to its protective purpose. Dust it frequently to remove any
negativity from its surface. Perhaps it will make your home that
much more of a safe have.
How To Make A Protection Witch Ball
glass ball or Yule ornament with an opening
bottle of silver paint
a spool of read thread
few drops of frankincense or patchouli oil
scissors
Cover you working space with newspaper to protect against spills.
Take the metal cap off the ornament. Carefully pour a little of the
silver paint inside the ball and swish it around until the inside is
completely covered with the silver. Set it aside to dry.
When the paint is totally dry, cut the red thread into three inch-
lengths. Carefully poke this thread into the open end of the ball.
Continue cutting and putting the thread into the ball until the ball
is nearly full. Put in a few drops of oil. Then put the end back on
the ornament. If it has no end, seal it with candle wax.
When you hang the protection ball, chant:
“Symbol of the Moon, symbol of the Lady divine,
Reject all negativity, defend this home (car), me and mine”.
This protection ball can be hung in the window of your home or in
your car. Any negative thoughts or ill wishes directed against you
are reflected back to the sender. You can also decorate the outside
with appropriate designs. You can put them onto wreaths or make them
part of a dried flower arrangement. Programmed for protection, these
little Witch balls do a very good job.
How to Make a Yule Blessing Ball Ornament
Yule is fast approaching! I would ask if you are ready but I know from experiences that sometimes we are never completely ready. Well, whether you are looking for a last minute gift idea, something fun to do with the family, or just want to put a little bit of magic out, this is a simple activity to do. Gather a few items from the list below and we are ready to start.
Supplies needed:
Clear Glass Ornaments (you can get these at Joann’s or Michael’s) I used the 3.25″ size but you can use smaller or bigger if you desire. Use plastic ones if working with small children. Herbs (see herb qualities below) Small crystals, stones and trinkets (make sure you can get them in the opening in the top of glass ball) Ribbon Parchment or special Paper Pen
Recipes
Here are some ideas with intentions, to add to your blessing ball. Feel free to mix and match while using your intuition. Be creative and add other things that you feel called to.
Protection
- Angelica
- Basil
- Bay Leaf
- Clove
- Coconut
- Holly
- Rose
- Sage
- Nails, pins, and/or needles
- Broken glass
- Amethyst crystals
- Wolf’s hair
- Black feather
Love
Pick from the following list:
- Catnip
- Chamomile
- Daisy
- Ginger
- Mistletoe
- Rose
- Yarrow
- Rose Quartz
- Apple seeds
- Pink (romantic love) or red (passionate love) feather
- Paper hearts
- Sea shells
Prosperity
Pick from the following list:
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Patchouli
- ginger
- Dollar bill ($5 or more)
- Pearl
Healing
Pick from the following list:
- Allspice
- Cedar
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Mugwort
- Nettle
- Rosemary
- Amethyst
After partially filling your ball, take out your piece of paper and pen and write your intention. Is this for healing? or protection? write it out, roll it up small enough to fit easily in the opening of the ball and continue to fill up with the rest of your recipe additives.
Add a ribbon and charm of your choice to the top and your blessing ball is complete.
When I am doing magickal creating, I like to cast a circle around my work table and I. For some people, they will cast around their craft room or kitchen. Witches who do this for products to sell, will sometimes leave a circle of protection up, for the creative room, charging it periodically. I will leave this up to your comfort level.
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First, remove the top of the glass orb or ornament ball. This will create an opening for inserting the beads or marbles. Next, choose your beads or marbles.
Traditionally, witch balls are made with colorful glass beads, but you can also use marbles or any other small, decorative items you like. You can use a single color or mix different colors for a more vibrant effect. Using a funnel or a small spoon, carefully pour the beads or marbles into the glass orb. Fill it up about three-quarters of the way to allow room for movement and to create a visual effect. Once you have filled the orb with the desired amount of beads, securely close the top. If you are using a clear Christmas ornament ball, you can simply reattach the top. If you are using a glass orb without a top, you can seal it with glue or secure it with a cork or a piece of fabric tied with a ribbon or string. Finally, add a ribbon or string for hanging. You can attach it to the top of the glass orb or tie it around the cork or fabric closure. Choose a color that resonates with you or matches the theme of your witch ball. Once your witch ball is complete, you can hang it in your home, garden, or any other space you feel needs protection or positive energy. Some people like to hang witch balls near windows, doorways, or in trees to catch and trap negative energies. It is believed that the glass beads or marbles inside the witch ball attract and capture negative energy, preventing it from entering the space. The colors, reflections, and movement of the beads or marbles are thought to disorient and confuse evil spirits, keeping them away. Making your own witch balls allows you to infuse them with your personal intentions, energy, and creativity. Whether you believe in their mystical properties or simply enjoy their aesthetic appeal, witch balls can add a touch of magic and enchantment to your surroundings..
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