"What are Crystal Sands?"
They are actual bits and pieces of minerals and gemstones. Not polished but ALL NATURAL as made by Mother Earth and Father Time.

"Exactly what are they?"
CRYSTAL SANDS are a combination of: White, Clear & Smoky Quartz, Black, Pink & Green Tourmaline, Mica, and Lepidolite (lavender).

"Where do they come from?"
They come from a working Tourmaline Mine in Southwest, US. I buy them in rough form called "mine run".

"What is 'mine run'?"
'Mine run' is debris from regular mining operations in newly opened areas where the miners are working new gem pockets.

"What do you do with it?  What makes it special?"
We hand separate the largest rocks then sift it the first time to separate the larger stones and set them aside. Sifting again gives up our coarse grade. It is set aside to be washed. We then sift it a third time through a smaller screen to separate the medium size grade and put it aside to be washed. Now we sift through a fourth screen to catch the fine and extra fine sand. Each grade is thoroughly washed, removing all
dirt, clay and impurities, then is Sun dried. After washing and drying each size needs to be sifted again to keep the consistancy uniform.  When we are finished they look like colorful sparkling bits of Crystals, Gemstones and Minerals in sizes from Faery Dust to Chunks the size of hominy! 

"Why should we use Crystal Sands?"
Because Crystal Sands are from Mother Earth
                                          ... washed in Water
                                          ... dried by Air
                                          ... concencrated by Fire
... during a Full Moon ritual before being packaged and labled for your use. IMHO, this is the cleanest, purest, most natural product available for Altar use. I like to think of Crystal Sands as a tribute to Goddess.

"How do we use Crystal Sands?"
Use them to add Earth Energy to your Altar and in the Thruible/Censer to absorb the heat from burning charcoal. As well, they are good grounding energy. Lithium comes from Lepidolite! A friend uses them to Bless her Garden, another included some of the larger stones into the construction of an outdoor Altar. An artist friend incorporates them into her Art Work. Most people seem to use them on their Altar as we do. They make a great conversation piece in a crystal or glass vase with silk flowers. Their uses are only limited by your imagination.

"How much do we use? How long can we use the same Sands?"
About an inch or so in your censer. Scoop off used ash as much as possible and gently shake or stir the rest into the Sands. Do this until you feel they should be changed.

"How do I get some?"
Click here . . .  http://crystalsands.wiccan.net/crystal.html    Order by credit card or check or money order using our handy dandy shopping cart!

Blessed Be!