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Zen fountains are said to create a feeling of well being and peace. The stones are one of the most important elements of a Zen water fountain. The mineral composition of the stones and how they are placed are important elements in the ancient philosophy of Zen. Some fountains are carved completely out of stone. There are mineral stones for every mood.
Zen enthusiasts believe these fountain elements help balance energy and foster harmony at home or in the office. A Zen water fountain brings life and light to a dead foyer. People also use them to make odd spaces, nooks and crannies that are useless for furniture, suddenly come alive. A tranquil Zen fountain can both soothe and serve as a decorative feature.
Many skilled artisans now specialize in the art of stone cutting specifically for Zen water fountains. These fountains have caught the attention of big names in the entertainment world. Barbra Streisand, Liam Neeson and Alanis Morissette all own stone Zen fountains. Jerry Seinfeld ordered one, made from green fluorite, and Liza Minnelli commissioned a Zen stone fountain for her indoor New York garden. And when Bruce Springsteen last played Toronto, he sent an agent out to buy a rose quartz Zen fountain for his wife, singer Patti Scialfa.
Zen Fountains range from tiny tabletop fountain models, perfect for a condo or patio, to large commissioned pieces, such as a fountain installed in Clearwater, Fla. for one of the Bush family foundations. It features a Swedish granite 8-foot sphere on a black granite base. Usually, the fountains are built in layers with openings between the stone levels. The building stones are layered in a free-form style with light visible between the levels to serve as a focal point for open-eye Zen meditation. The meditative process facilitates a sense of physical and mental well-being.
Select a Zen Fountain Stone for a Mood or Wish
Different stones have different properties. If you need a specific energy, you can choose the stone. For example, amethyst is the stone of protection; fluorite is the money stone; rose quartz opens the heart to love; and clear quartz enables power. Zeolite, a stone found in Poona, India is known as spirit stone. This particular stone was used to create a special meditation fountain commissioned by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, as a birthday gift for the Dalai Lama. As a spirit stone, Poona zeolite is about accessing the God center - the source, the higher enlightenment. The earth is feminine energy, uniting our minds and hands with rocks, soil and water, while bringing us closer to the spirit. These things can be captured in one small water fountain.
On a more practical level, inexpensive and popular for private homes are fountains made with a sandstone base. Sandstone gets rid of old issues; it cleans away the wreckage of the past. Another pleasant Zen water fountain is a wish fountain made with three smooth pebbles. Also popular is a Zen-garden-in-a-pot, featuring a combination of garden-variety plants, bonsai and a fountain
Zen gardens and Zen fountains are extremely popular in Europe. You can get plants, pumps and stone at almost any home center in Europe. They can also be purchased online. A water fountain placed in your home or garden is not like having your own personal fairy godmother that grants wishes and gives kisses. The fountain is designed to bring harmony and peace into your life and home.
Amber Liddell is resource for the website Serenityhealth.com, your one stop shop for any type of water fountains and water fountain information. You will find many outdoor fountains for your garden, wall fountains, tabletop fountains and even custom fountains. Visit Serenityhealth.com or call to talk to one of our water fountain experts.
The Basics of Woodcarving
There is nothing quite like creating something with your own hands. Woodcarving is a great way to express yourself. You can create ornaments, figurines, decorations, toys, puzzles, and sculptures from a piece of wood, using your own personal interpretation of how the finished product should look. Many people love this hobby because they love to work with their hands. Most woodcarvers use only a piece of wood and a few hand tools. Hand rubbed finishes help to bring out the wood grain and detail of the piece.
The wood that you choose can have a bearing on what you are able to carve. Wood is stronger when you work with the grain. Working across the grain will result in a more brittle piece. Many woodworkers plan their most intricate pieces before deciding where to start carving. Whichever piece will be the thinnest or most delicate should be carved with the grain.
For very detailed or fine pieces, consider hardwoods that are sturdy when taken down to a tiny degree. Sycamore, maple, plum, apple, pear, and Italian walnut are common. For all other work, choose the hardwood that is easiest to work with for you. Basswood, Tupelo, mahogany, teak, chestnut, and American walnut are most popular. Softwoods are easier to carve, but they don't have the longevity that hardwoods do. In general, you want a tight grain for detail work and a fuller grain for larger tasks.
Once you've chosen your wood and picked out the best areas for your details, you can start shaping your wood. If the wood is very hard and you have a lot to take away, you may want to use a chisel and a mallet to start. If it's not too hard, you can start with a gouge and smoothly peel away layer after layer. Knives can be used on smaller projects while saws and power tools can be used on larger projects. Never cut or gouge against the grain. Always go with the grain or against it.
Tools used for finishing vary widely. Your artistic impression of what the piece should look like will have a bearing on what you end up using. Some like the sharp lines left by chisels and gouges. Smoothing can be performed with a rasp, which is like a rough version of a file. Smaller rasps and files can be used to smooth out fine details.
You can carve from a solid block of wood, a board, a <a href="http://www.goodwoodinc.com/"title="Dowel">dowel</a>, a stump, or an entire tree. For small projects, like chess pieces, are easily carved from dowels. You can purchase dowel rods in varying diameters and types of wood. Some people will combine different types of wood to create unique pieces. No matter what you make, you will surely enjoy the process of woodcarving.
About the Author
About the Author: Dave Murphy is the founder and president of Good Wood, Inc. which manufactures wood products in Ohio. Good Wood, Inc. makes dowels and dowel rods, wooden balls, wood knobs, wooden toy parts, custom wood parts, and more. They offer safe wood finishing, wood turning and can import dowels from off-shore suppliers when necessary. Visit http://www.goodwoodinc.com for your wood product needs.
I carved the walls of my pumpkin to make them thin... what dish can I make with the shavings?
I carved my pumpkin, saved the seeds (of course) threw the strings and the first layer of the pumpkin wall away, but after that kept scraping away with a melon baller until the walls were thin. (So that light would shine through where I cut off the skin.) Now I have a gallon bag full with shavings of pumpkin flesh and no clue what to do with it. I was thinking of creating an airtight pouch of tin foil and baking it in order to cook it, then commence with a soup or pie recipe, but I'm not sure that would work right. Can anyone give me guidance in how to handle this? And maybe a recipe or two of a good side dish or two to use them in? Thanks!
First of all, you can use any pumpkin or winter squash (including the large jack o lanterns) to eat and cook with if prepared right (this is to cookingk...). Second, you can use the leftover "meat" chopped fresh in salads or make a relish by sauteing in a little oil with onions and a bit of brown sugar. You can also use the meat chopped to builld up a stuffing recipe by just adding the raw chopped squash to the stuffing before baking. You can toss the pieces in a little curry powder and garlic salt (or seasons of choice) and oil and roast on a shallow cooking sheet in a 400 degree oven till tender and golden brown and eat as a vegetable side. This last is a delicious Indian side dish and can be served along side any meal instead of the pasta/rice/potato alternatives and is much healthier too.
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