Custom Crystal Carvings

What kinds of stones do you work with?

Most of them? Stones all have different levels of brittleness, hardness, and luster that all affect how they will take to carving.

Some stones, like Celestite, are not great for carving because they’re extremely brittle and dissolve fairly quickly in water. Some softer stones, like Turquoise, actually have to be impregnated (not that way!) with resin in order to retain it’s luster through the carving process. Almost anything is possible, but not everything is recommended.

Some stones are not readily available in larger sizes, so that’s a factor.

If you’re not sure what stone you want, or are picking between a few, let me know and I can help guide you. If I don’t have it in stock I’ll try to track it down.

Where can I see your carvings?

On this site on the gallery page. On Instagram. Or in select stores. But if you want to see what’s available RIGHT NOW, check out my online shop.

Can I look through your stones and pick one for you to carve?

For sure, I want you involved in the process. If you’re in the Monterey, CA area we can arrange to do this in person. Or I will send pics of different options and we can hop on Facetime or Zoom and I can show you stuff.

If I have my own stone that I’d like you to carve, will you do it?

Maybe. Show me what you have and lets discuss.

How long will a custom order take?

I can’t say for sure. It depends on my queue and your project. Also, while I create time to work on this weekly, this isn’t the entirety of my business.

I will update you with pics and status throughout the process, so you’ll have an idea of the timeline as it’s worked on.

How much will a carving cost?

Depends on a combination of size, materials, and form, all of which impact the time spent on your project. If you want a magical infusion, this is scoped separately as well. Shipping is calculated at the end, though I try to use USPS flat rate shipping so weight isn’t as much of a factor.

How does payment work?

For most custom orders, a 50% nonrefundable deposit is due prior to work being started. 50% + shipping is due before it ships.

For larger custom orders - multiple pieces or large-scale pieces - a 50% nonrefundable deposit is due prior to work being started. 25% is due halfway through the process and 25% + shipping is due before it ships.

I accept PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo.

I have a store, do you sell wholesale?

I have a different arrangement for stores. Reach out and let’s discuss.

What are talismans, amulets, generators, and guardians?

Talismans draw things to you. A talisman can be created for a specific material purpose, like drawing money to you, or for a spirit or energetic purpose, like attracting Jupiterian energy to you. Talismans can be made to be portable and carried around with you, or for a specific place like your office.

Amulets repel things from you. This can be crafted for something generally protective like bad luck, or harmful energy. Or it can be specific, like for a shitty ex or family member. Amulets are generally portable, but also can be positioned in a location (like how the evil eye is placed at entrances).

Generators broadcast and project energy “up and out”. So they’re great for the center of grids, or placed in a location like a place of business, or an altar.

Guardians actively offer protection from malevolent energies, spirits, and people. Guardians also help tap into ancestral knowledge. Skulls make great guardians. If you’re wondering what the difference between an amulet and guardian is: Amulets repel or block; think wall or shield. Guardians engage, warn, and transmute; think sentry or attack dog.

Points focus energy. These can be part of a wand or the stone on its own. Double terminated points (a point on each end) allows energy to flow two ways.

Will cleansing my carving remove the magical infusion you added?

Nope. General cleansing will just remove energies that don't resonate with the stone but were taken on. You can, if you want, deliberately remove all the magical infusions from the stone (akin to reprogramming), but it won’t happen by accident.