Unusual Uses for Tumblestones

Tumblestones are many people’s favourite kind of crystal due to their smooth, rounded and pebble-like appearance, which allows them to be employed in a wide variety of imaginative ways. They’re created inside a tumbler machine which constantly turns them while various grades of sand and grit are introduced to slowly work away the rough edges until you have a perfectly smooth and rounded crystal.

Marrying a crystal’s natural beauty with this tumbling process creates a crystal whose purpose stretches far beyond being used simply as a healing crystal. Of course, tumblestones with particularly flat sides are especially useful for the laying on stones method of crystal healing as they will remain in place more easily, but the tumbled smoothness also lends itself to crystal massage for example, as you can use smaller tumblestones to knead and relax the muscles throughout your body.

Tumblestones Inspire Tons of Fun
Tumblestones Inspire Tons of Fun

The main purpose of the crystal tumbling process though is to accentuate their aesthetic appeal. Smoothing out the rough edges that form naturally in most rocks, crystals and minerals creates a beautiful ornamental object the uses of which are only limited by our imaginations.

Tumblestones In The Home

One popular use for tumblestones is as vase fillers and many people use them to fill flower vases not only to enhance the decorative effect of the vase but to help hold the flowers at a particular angle by securing their stems between the stones. Similarly, this method can be utilised for items other than flowers, such as a pen or pencil holder as filling a jar or glass with smaller tumblestones lets you insert thin items to keep them in place. It’s hard to deny the value of a beautiful ornament that also serves a useful function. Create a jar filled with tumblestones that match the colours of your bathroom and use it to hold your toothbrushes in place. It’s a much better looking way of storing them when they’re not being used, which is roughly 23 hours and 50 or so minutes of every day, and it can also be cleaner as the brushes won’t rattle around in the glass spattering bits of toothpastey water drops everywhere for a moment after they’re hurriedly replaced.

Tumblestones as Vase Fillers
Tumblestones as Vase Fillers

You can also secure candles within a jar using a small layer of tumblestones around the base of the candle. The smooth surface of the stones means any wax residue that collects on them is easily removed with no damage to the stone, while you can rest assured that the candle is secure and won’t topple over in the wind or after a nudge from a stray elbow. Talking of bases, why not decorate the bottom of your fish bowl with a few tumblestones which will transform a previously bland fish bowl into an interesting and magical-looking underwater realm for your pet fish to explore.

Have Fun with Tumblestones!

Have fun with the kids using tumblestones as well by getting hold of some googly eyes and attaching them to the stones to create lots of cute little creatures. Using hot glue, you can also attach antennae, some little feet or anything you can think of and make a whole bunch of different characters to play with which the kids will have loads of fun helping to make as well as imagining all sorts of adventures for the tumblestone critters to have afterwards.

Tumblestones Googly Eyes
Tumblestones Googly Eyes

Create photo or card holders by attaching one end of some thick but bendable wire to a large tumblestone and twisting the wire at the other end into a paper clip effect which will hold the picture in place. It’s a simple but very effective ornamental device which can be used for all sorts of things from permanent photo displays of your loved ones to temporary reminders, perhaps to hold a wedding invitation or flyer for that show you’ve always wanted to see.

More Tumblestone Ideas

Wire can also be used to make a ‘crystal cage’ which can then be attached to a necklace so you can wear the tumblestones around your neck or smaller ones as bracelets. They glue quite easily and so can be attached to other types of jewellery such as brooches and barrettes, as well as being attached to magnets so you can benefit from the beauty of tumblestones as you’re fetching food from the fridge. You can make all sorts of cool fridge magnets by cutting out shapes like stars or half moons from card and gluing the card to the magnet. Then just glue several small stones to the card in whatever fashion pleases you and voila.

As I said before, the only limits are those set by our own imaginations, so it’s up to us to get creative while experimenting and exploring all the different uses of tumblestones.

A Crystal Cage Pendant
A Crystal Cage Pendant

Stonehenge & Preseli Bluestone

Home of Preseli Crystals
Carn Edward with View to Cerrig Lladron, Preseli.

Preseli Bluestone is a uniquely British stone, native to the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire, Wales.  In 1923, petrologist Herbert Henry Thomas identified that bluestone from the hills corresponded to that used to build the inner circle of Stonehenge. Recently, geologists have identified Carn Menyn, a grouping of craggy rock outcrops in the Preseli Hills, as one of the bluestone sources. Another theory is that bluestone from the area was deposited near to Stonehenge by glaciations.

Perhaps the reason that the ancients used Preseli Bluestone in their sacred monument was because they recognised the stone’s strong connections with the electrical impulses produced by the human body, improving electrical communication throughout the body. Preseli is now generally regarded as having a strong connection with the heart. Preseli, it is believed, serves to balance and strengthen the immune system.

Bluestone Healing

Britain’s Geoffrey Wainwright, president of the London Society of Antiquaries, speculated that Stonehenge may have been an ancient healing site – the primeval equivalent of Lourdes. “It was the magical qualities of these stones which transformed the monument,” he says, “and made it a place of pilgrimage for the sick and injured of the Neolithic world.”

Chakra practitioners look to Bluestone as a way of clearing the Throat Chakra, which is said to help in matters of communication and the body’s regulatory process.

Preseli Crystal Gifts

CrystalAge has produced some stunning products from a new find of Preseli Bluestone! If you love crystals, you are bound to enjoy this granite-like stone which is full of ‘night sky’ inclusions of grey feldspar that give it a striking appearance. Among our enthralling collection of Preseli stones, which include smooth palmstones and collectible tumblestones both perfect for crystal healing.

We’re proud to offer possibly the biggest Preseli Crystal Sphere in the world (with more sizes available)! The sphere shape of this crystal ball is said to radiate the crystal’s energy in all directions, creating a warm and positive mood in any room.

Another great new item is the Preseli Bluestone Power Bead Bracelet! Take advantage of of  Bluestone by wearing this stylish bracelet. By keeping powerful Preseli close to your skin, you can benefit from the stone’s healing properties, especially the benefit it is said to have to your immune system.

A handy way to keep Bluestone with you is with a flat tumblestone such as the 40mm Preseli Bluestone. These polished stones fit right in the palm of the hand and are great for meditation or simply to get the most out of the stone’s properties. Tumblestones make a great gift for any crystal enthusiast!

So, if you are looking for Preseli pyramids, pendants, or palmstones, we’re sure you will find the perfect gift on CrystalAge.com!

Preseli Bluestone Crystal Sphere
Preseli Bluestone Crystal Sphere
Preseli Power Bead Bracelet
Preseli Power Bead Bracelet

Preseli Bluestone ~40mm
Preseli Bluestone ~40mm


Crystals For The Home

Crystals are a wonderful way of decorating your home, and are said to have the added benefit of clearing your domicile of negative energy. Crystals for the home can be any size, shape, or colour – the choice is up to you and your own personal taste.  Not only will they bring colour and shine to your space, they are superb conversation pieces as well!

Crystal Hearts
Crystal Hearts

The gorgeous violet brilliance of amethyst looks wonderful in any home. It is believed to absorb negative energy and to fill the room with its own positivity. Try setting an amethyst cluster on your living room table or any room where people gather. Not only is it highly decorative it is said to clear and calm the energy of the room.

You could also consider quartz crystals for your home. Like amethyst, this is also used to bring vibrancy to the house.

As stated in our blog entitled Crystals In The Workplace, the energy of tourmalinated quartz (quartz with black tourmalene rods running through it) is said to bring both clarity and protection into one’s abode. A Selenite gypsum lamp can be used in a room where you want to keep the energy lively and is ideal for a treatment room if you work from home.

Crystal Energy at Home

If you are looking for something ornamental of a more recognisable shape, you will love our charming collection of crystal animals. If you’re an animal lover you’ll love browsing through our great range of crystal animal figures. You may also want to have a look at our sweet crystal hearts. Have them on their own, or in a line, or even filling a bowl.

A very popular little item is the energy dome. Small and discreet, they can be key areas in the home (or workplace). The benefit you want depends on the crystal you choose. Sulphur, carborundum, clear quartz, and amethyst energy domes are just a few suggestions and all are said to have clearing and calming effects on the surrounding space.

So, if your desire is to make your home beautiful, interesting, and brimming with positive energy, have a look at what CrystalAge has to offer.

Amethyst Cluster
Amethyst Cluster
Rose Quartz Crystal Duck
Rose Quartz Crystal Duck
Sulphur Energy Dome
Sulphur Energy Dome


Crystals & Feng Shui Home Tips Part 2 of 2

The art of Feng Shui is an ancient one. People have looked to it to adjust the flow of energies within their home and often practice it in conjunction with healing crystals. Crystals are well regarded as having direct effects on positive and negative energies. In the previous blog we talked about the importance of keeping energies flowing freely and ensuring that positive energies are strong within the home using crystals such as clear quartz to bring balance.

PROTECTION

Crystals for the Home
Crystals for the Home

Feng Shui and crystals can also help create protective barriers against negativity. In these times of high stress, many people find themselves feeling that they are constantly under pressure. Like the increasing number of people who turn to crystals for positive energy, you too can try crystals to protect you from the negativity that surrounds us. Black crystals work especially well for this, as they are very grounding and are said to keep you from feeling vulnerable but you could also consider other black crystals such as smoky quartz, obsidian, and jet.

In today’s high-tech age where personal computers and mobile phones are everywhere, there now exists the ever-present danger of electromagnetic radiation (EMF). There is far more EMF in our modern world than the body is used to taking in. Crystal users often look to rose quartz as well as rutilated (or ‘Angel Hair’) quartz to have near to the PC, television set, or mobile phone. Janelle Scialla, a Master Crystal Practitioner and host of an insightful programme of videos on the subject of crystal healing, prefers to use black tourmaline and has stated ‘I have tested black tourmaline with an EMF reader. I can see that there’s a difference between the EMF reading when I’m holding it between the reader and the computer.’ Another popular choice is black tourmaline with mica, whose silvery shine is believed to reflect away negative energy.

ENHANCE THE ENERGY IN YOUR HOME

Advocates of Feng Shui say that even the flushing of a toilet or draining of a sink can adversely affect a home’s energy. Water is very cleansing and is said to wash away energy, positive as well as negative. A crystal often selected to combat this problem is a clear quartz point. Try taping one to the U-bend of the water pipe, pointing it upwards so that you are directing the energy back into the room.

If you have a very old house, it is likely that there is a well underneath the building. Feng Shui masters believe that this creates a vortex which pulls the energy from your house down into the well, like water going down a drain. A large chunk of rose quartz is often used in such situations, since it is said to have the effect of dampening down the vortex effect completely.

Whether you wish to delve into the mysteries of Feng Shui or not, you can always look to the wonder of crystals to enhance your own energy as well as that of your home.

Rose Quartz Buddha
Rose Quartz Buddha
Obsidian Crystal Pendulum
Obsidian Crystal Pendulum
Rutilated Quartz Freeform
Rutilated Quartz Freeform

 

Crystals & Feng Shui Home Tips Part 1 of 2

Feng Shui is an ancient art and science, developed over 3000 years ago in China. It has been used throughout the ages to balance the energies of homes and other spaces. It is believed to assure health and good fortune. Feng Shui and crystal healing are often used hand-in-hand with the intention of creating a happier, healthier environment.

Feng Shui is all about the flow of energies. If you suspect that the energies of your house are not flowing well then stagnation will occur and you risk inviting in negativity. Is your living space a cluttered environment? Too much furniture and mess can disrupt the flow of good energies. Imagine a coloured wind moving through your home, does it flow freely or does it encounter too many obstacles? If the latter is the case, a wide range of clearing crystals can be placed around to your living space to restore balance and vitality.

The Power of Positivity

Energy should always be clear, positive, and sparkling. Clear quartz is helpful to have in various places in your home as it is said to clarify energy. Amethyst is also recommended for its calming effects and is said to work directly on people who come near to its natural aura. You can also have clusters of apophyllite – even just a simple pyramid will help keep any space clear. With all these crystals pointing in different directions they will diffuse energies, clearing and cleansing it.

Proponents of Feng Shui are familiar with so-called poison arrow chi. This refers to unwanted, intense energies that come into your home, such as very bright sunlight or wind. For sunlight, hang crystals in the window to break up the influx of energy. Geopathic stress can also occur if you have a corner of a building pointing towards your home, especially your front door. To counter this, try placing a clear quartz point in a window and angle it in the direction of the energy disruption.  The spearhead shape of a selenite healing crystal is ideal for directing energy. Placing clear quartz points in every corner of the room, pointing inwards, is often used to keep positive energy contained within a specific space.

So, if you are considering Feng Shui to bring vitality and flow to your home, look no further than CrystalAge.com’s spectacular range of crystals!

Selenite Healing Crystal
Selenite Healing Crystal
Apophyllite Crystal Cluster
Apophyllite Crystal Cluster

Clear Quartz Point
Clear Quartz Point


New Speciality Crystal Palm Stones

See our recently added Speciality Crystal Palm Stones.  We, at Crystal Age,  have sourced some of the best ones and photographed them individually for you.  Choose from Amethyst, Picture Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Seraphinite, Mookaite and many more besides.

Our palm stones and thumb stones make it easy to find the right healing crystal. These polished gemstones are designed to fit comfortably into your hand and can be used for crystal healing or display. Place them under your pillow, on parts of the body during meditation, use them for massage or simply hold them to benefit from their metaphysical attributes. Palm stones are larger while thumb stones are smaller and have an indentation for your thumb. You may also like our tumblestones, which are very tactile and great for crystal healing.

Mookaite Palm Stone Specials
Lapis Lazuli Palm Stone Specials

Amethyst Palm Stone Specials

New Speciality Palm Stones

Palm stones are polished crystals with a huge range of uses and I am pleased to announce that we have a brand new range of speciality palm stones here at Crystal Age! The new range of palm stones includes individually selected stones of superior quality. Each palm stone has been hand picked for its unique quality, beauty and provenance. Palm stones are oval stones that fit into the palm of your hand. They can be displayed, used as a focus during meditation, placed on the body for crystal healing or used in any way you wish as part of a healing practice.

Speciality Rhodochrosite Palm Stones

Speciality Rhodochrosite Palm Stone

We have eight beautiful rhodochrosite palm stones starting at £29.99. Rhodochrosite is a wonderful crystal that appears in a range of pink colours, with distinctive wavy patterns and creamy markings. In crystal healing, rhodochrosite is a stone of health and compassion. It is believed to encourage optimism, universal love and selfless behaviour. On a physical level it is believed to benefit the respiratory system and heart, blood pressure, poor circulation and asthma.


Speciality Seraphinite Palm Stones

Speciality Seraphinite Palm Stone

Seraphinite is a wonderful crystal and we have 8 seraphinite palm stones, also starting at £29.99. Seraphinite is so called because of its feather-like patterns, which were compared to the wings of seraphs, a type of angel. This crystal is associated with spiritual enlightenment, letting go of illness and communication with higher energies. It is said to cleanse the aura and have a strengthening and balancing effect on all seven chakras.


Lapis Lazuli and Malachite

Many crystals form alongside others but one of the most attractive crystal amalgamations is lapis lazuli and malachite. Both malachite and lapis lazuli have beautiful colours and when they form together the results can be stunning. Seen in the examples below, lapis lazuli is a bright blue stone while malachite is a lovely vibrant green. Both lapis lazuli and malachite have been prized for thousands of years and used as important decorative stones.

These stones are also highly complimentary in terms of crystal healing. Malachite is a goddess stone and a stone of transformation. It is said to help us make positive changes and give pain relief from injuries, arthritis, period pain and childbirth. Lapis lazuli was called the ‘Stone of Rulers’ by the Ancient Egyptians. It is believed to protect, inspiration, wisdom and truth.

Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Tumble Stones

Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Tumble Stones

These lapis and malachite tumble stones are a lovely way to enjoy the beauty of the crystals. They really shine with colour and look very attractive placed around the home. These tumble stones are 20-25mm in size so you can take them anywhere with you. You could also focus on one during meditation or place them on the skin during crystal healing.


Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Palm Stone

Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Palm Stone

Palm stones make it easy to access the power of a crystal. This lapis lazuli and malachite palm stone measures 5cm x 7cm. It fits in the palm of your hand so it is perfect for focusing on during meditation and healing work. Palm stones make pretty ornaments and great gifts for anyone interested in crystals.


How To Use Palm Stones

Palm stones are polished oval stones that can be used for crystal healing, meditation and many other esoteric healing practices. The reason that palm stones are called ‘palm stones’ is very simple: they fit perfectly into the palm of your hand. These stones are a great way to access the energy of a particular crystal and they are ideal for crystal healing. Palm stones are also inexpensive, so they are an affordable way to expand your own healing practice. Palm stones typically measure 5cm by 7cm.

Palm stones can be used in many different ways but the two simplest methods are to either place the stone on the body part in need of healing or to hold the crystal whilst performing a healing action or meditating. The tactile shape and small size of palm stones makes them easy to place upon the body or in other locations. They can also be easily transported or even carried with you as you go about your day.

Latest Palm Stones

We have over eighty palm stones in the Crystal Age online store, encompassing a great choice of different crystals. They include popular crystals such as amethyst and clear quartz, as well as rare stones and unusual palm stones such as dumortierite. Below are the newest additions to our range. To buy these stones or view our range, just click on one of the pictures.

Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Palm Stone
Lapis Lazuli and Malachite Palm Stone
Purple Howlite Palm Stone
Purple Howlite Palm Stone
Snakeskin Jasper Palm Stone
Snakeskin Jasper Palm Stone
Amazonite Palm Stone
Amazonite Palm Stone
Bronzite Palm Stone
Bronzite Palm Stone

Angelite Palm Stone
Angelite Palm Stone


New Jade Crystal Could Heal The Past

Many people use New Jade Crystal or Serpentine as it is otherwise known as to aid them in meditation and general spiritual exploration. It is said that psychologically new jade crystal can help you to feel more in control of your life, correct mental and emotional imbalances and assist the conscious direction of healing energy. People also use new jade crystal to cleanse and detoxify the body and blood.

New Jade Crystal Healing

It is said that new jade eliminates parasites, helps calcium and magnesium absorption and treats hypoglycaemia and diabetes.

Light green serpentine or new jade is also called the infinite stone, this is closely associated with angelic guidance and is believed to be a gentle stone. Those who use light green new jade say that it can access and integrate the past present and future, many use the stone for past-life exploration, promoting compassion and forgiveness.

New Jade Crystal Products

New Jade Crystal Beads Twist Oval
New Jade Crystal Pyramid
New Jade Crystal Thumb Stone