Demystifying Witchcraft: The Correct Term for a Witch's Broom

A witches broom is often referred to as a besom. It is a type of broomstick traditionally associated with witchcraft and sorcery. The term "besom" derives from the Old English word "besema," which means to sweep or brush. A besom is typically made by binding together a bundle of twigs or bristles, often from birch or broom plants, to create the brush part. The broomstick itself is usually made from a sturdy wooden handle, such as ash or hazel. The twigs or bristles are then securely fastened to the handle using natural fibers or cords, creating a functional broom.

Try telling that to the noise marines , They'll rip you apart with em'

I have found a chemical suit online but it is a greenish color so i was thinking about painting it red but i dont know if they is some sort of special paint or if you can even paint chemical suits. Most of our products are handmade, as we know single-piece production is time-consuming and costly, so which will take a processing tailoring time 7-35 days or more.

The twigs or bristles are then securely fastened to the handle using natural fibers or cords, creating a functional broom. In folklore and mythological beliefs about witches, the besom plays a significant role. It is often depicted as a means of transportation for witches, allowing them to fly through the night sky.

Tf2 witch cosplay

Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!

As the title says , I'm am going to try and make a Team fortress 2 Pyro costume but i havent got a solid idea how to make the main suit , i was thinking about buying a chemical suit and paint it red , ten adding details such as the darkened parts near the pyro's feet and the pyro's decal .
I have got the Gloves and the boots sorted , and i will make the "harness" with the grenades and oxygen ( i think its oxygen ) tank soon . But i need help on the main suit and the gas mask because it doesnt look like a gas mask i've seen before.

Thanks alot , i will get a picture up of the pyro soon

"Sticks and stones may break my bones , but words will never hurt me "

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You could use a fire fighter suit or a hazmat suit, that should look close enough.

The gas mask looks like it's from WW2, but those usually strap on to the back of the head, so I don't know.

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I was thinking of a Hazmat suit , But some of them don't have the head thing that comes off ( most Hazmats have a full body suit )

"Sticks and stones may break my bones , but words will never hurt me "

Try telling that to the noise marines , They'll rip you apart with em'

The Hammer of Witches

I hope you're not going anywhere warm. Wearing that get up will be sweltering.

Have you looked around any local army surplus stores?

Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!

I have but i will look again its just the side respirator bit which is gonna be the pain and the tinted lenses

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The Hammer of Witches

Could always paint up an old carton of some sort, with holes poked in it, and stick it to the side of a respirator?

Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!

"Sticks and stones may break my bones , but words will never hurt me "

Try telling that to the noise marines , They'll rip you apart with em'

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Somewhere in south-central England.

We're not very big on official rules. Rules lead to people looking for loopholes. What's here is about it.

Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!

Good videos , thanks i will definitly get a black gp-5 and add a filter . but i cannot decide between making the normal flamethrower , the backburner or the rainblower .¬.¬

Same goes for melee weapons normal axe , axtingusher or the lolichop D:

But im having the flare gun

"Sticks and stones may break my bones , but words will never hurt me "

Try telling that to the noise marines , They'll rip you apart with em'

Depraved Slaanesh Chaos Lord

Here are two links to the type of gas mask that you're looking for. Last year at Comic Con I saw someone in a picture-perfect TF2 Pyro suit. I'll try to find the photo and post it so you can use it as a reference.

Hurr! Ogryn Bone 'Ead!

I'd say this is more close to the pyro's gas mask as i already own a s10 and they are the gas masks the sas wear and the pyros has a strange snout like bit to me , thanks anyway would be really helpful if you could get that picture up .

I have found a chemical suit online but it is a greenish color so i was thinking about painting it red but i dont know if they is some sort of special paint or if you can even paint chemical suits ?

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The suit problem is fixed , i didn't think about looking for "boiler suits" and BANG found a red one first search !

Just need to get some black paint or spray pain the darken the areas around the legs

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"Sticks and stones may break my bones , but words will never hurt me "

Try telling that to the noise marines , They'll rip you apart with em'

Depraved Slaanesh Chaos Lord

The guy was sans mask at the time.
(I hate it when people complain that it's too hot in their costume. It's San Diego in July, what are they expecting? I'll never decline to put my helmet on for a photo, my costume's hotter than anyone's. )

Anyway, I thought I had two more, but I must have got rid of 'em, so this is the only photo that I've got left.

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This association with flying has led to the broomstick becoming a popular symbol of witchcraft. Furthermore, besoms have various uses in magical practices. They are believed to have the power to sweep away negative energy, spirits, or influences from a space. Therefore, in rituals or ceremonies, witches may use the broom to symbolically cleanse an area or create a sacred circle. In modern times, witches brooms are still commonly used in various forms of witchcraft and pagan rituals. Some practitioners may make their own besoms by hand, infusing them with personal energy or intentions. Others may choose to simply use a broom as a decorative element or as a symbol in their practice. Overall, a witches broom, or besom, holds a rich history and significance in witchcraft and folklore. It serves as both a tool and symbol in magical practices, and continues to be used by modern witches and pagans around the world..

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