I, like many of you have found myself in need of some financial help, so I was doing some research on money/prosperity spells and came across a spell that mentioned Oshun, Goddess of love, intimacy, beauty, wealth, and diplomacy. Upon reading a bit about her, where else but wikipedia of course, anyway from her story I felt an immediate connection to her, and decided that my money spell would involve her in some way.Then I was reading a spell about a money doll that you could make and carry with you to bring you the finances you need. So I combined them both and wanted to share it with you. So here are the pictures and the instructions if you are so inclined to make one for yourself.
Supplies: Wire (I used 16 ga. for this doll), Hemp Cord, Tacky Glue, & Small square of fabric, some pliers - with cutting edge, and some patience.
Start by cutting 4" of wire, and another 2" for the arms. Fold the 4" wire in half and squeeze it tightly together as shown.
To hold the hemp in place while you begin wrapping it I just squeezed it between the two legs and held it there. I began wrapping the neck, and then went into the head area.
But before you begin wrapping I found that the entire strand of hemp was too thick so I was able to split it into two strands, as shown here.
Once you have the wrapped, move down to the arms and lay the 2" wire across the chest and wrap them on using an X pattern. Once the chest is wrapped go down the legs, I wrapped the legs with a couple of strands to make them a bit thick. Then I wrapped the arms and I went back and forth over the chest a couple of times just because I felt like it. :)
I used a bit of Tacky glue to keep the ends down, and then I used the pliers and curled up the hands and feet. Ta Da! My spirit doll was done, sort of.
Now for the dress, I cut a bit of fabric and just used Oshun to measure the size, then I folded the fabric in half and cut a small opening for her head to fit through. Next I put her dress on her folded the front around her body and brought the back around her front. To hold it in place I wrapped a different color of hemp cord around her waist for a belt.
And now she is done!
