Carvings by Reejon
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Updated 01/01/2010
Welcome to my site, let me start by saying all my carvings are done with downed or reclaimed wood I do not harm living trees to create my work.
I live in the New England area and have access to many types of hard woods, oak, black cherry, maple, ash and others, there also some nice soft woods like butter nut which is one of my favorites to carve.
If you are a carver and would like to share your comments or techniques please feel free to contact me, I am always interested in talking to other carvers
Please look around and check out my items for SALE . Currently I do not accept PayPal, I do accept personal checks (must clear before items ships) cashier checks or money orders. Email me if you see something you are interested in and I will give you a total price that includes shipping. Make checks payable too:
John Rastetter
41 New England Rd.
Guilford, CT. 06437
THE LEGEND OF THE WOOD SPIRIT
It goes by several names: Wood Spirit, Wild Man, Savage Man, Woodwose. Whatever you call it, the next
time you are strolling through the woods, keep an eye out for one of these elusive creatures.
Most often glimpsed as a green man with leaves for his beard and hair, the Wood Spirit is said to be Lord of
the Forest and Natural Things. Seeing one is said to be quite a lucky thing, and European villagers used to
go out on regular hunts, hoping to find a Wood Spirit to foretell the future of their village.
They are extremely strong. Wood Spirits can tear an opponent limb from limb and can tame any wild animal,
including ferocious dragons and skittish unicorns. At the same time, they are gentle with the maidens,
children, and men of good heart.
It is said that the forest will stand for as long as the Wood Spirit remains to keep order. And if you're lucky
enough to see one, health happiness, and good fortune will be yours. However, that does not happen often.
Wood Spirits would rather see than be seen. Most sightings are by children or by the pure of heart.
When you take your Wood Spirit home, give it a place of honor. Include the Wood Spirit in the audience
when you tell jokes (Wood Spirits have a delightful sense of humor). If you do these things, your Wood
Spirit will bring his gentle wisdom, humor, and luck into your home. Enjoy!
