Rune stones are usually sold in sets of 24-33 stones that are all the same size and shape. The stones are made of wood or stone and will have symbols printed on them. The stones should also come with a cloth bag that you can use during the reading and to store the stones when you are not using them. Rune stones made of stone may be more expensive than stones made of wood, depending on where you buy them from. The material is more about your own personal preference, as either material will work well for the reading. Some rune sets are made of crystals, such as rose quartz or amethyst. You may choose a crystal set if you are drawn to a certain crystal or you feel a crystal speaks to you. Most rune sets will come with a book of instructions that includes the meaning of the symbols on the stones. You may opt for a set with 24-27 stones to start, especially if you are casting for the first time. You can then add more stones to the set as you do more readings. Get wood pieces that are the same size and shape. You can also use pebbles or small rocks as well as smooth pieces of crystal. Draw the rune symbols on each piece with a marker to make your own set. Making your own rune stones can be a fun project and make you feel more of a connection with the set. You can find a list of the different types of rune symbols on The Rune Site: http://www.therunesite.com/section/rune-meanings/. Make sure the material you use is smooth and soft to the touch, as you do not want to cut yourself during the reading. Pick an area in your home or yard that is quiet and private. An area with lots of light can create a positive, bright spot for the reading. If possible, make sure you are facing north as this will place you in the direction of the gods of Norse mythology, which can strengthen the power of the reading. Some people prefer to do rune readings at night around midnight, as this is known as the witching hour. Pick a time of day that feels comfortable and calming for you so you are in a positive state when you do the reading. This will act as the rune reading sheet, where you will place the rune stones during the reading. Use a cloth that is big enough to hold several rune stones. Make sure the cloth lies flat on the table or the floor. A white cloth will make it easier for you to read the stones and prevent the stones from getting dirty. If you want to make reading runes a habit, you may invest in a rune reading cloth from an occult store or online. You can then only use this cloth for reading the rune stones.
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One-sentence summary -- Buy a set of rune stones at a local occult shop or online. Make your own rune stones out of wood, rock, or crystal. Find a quiet, sunny spot that faces north. Place a clean, white cloth on a table or on the floor.

This is a do-it-yourself method of waxing made with natural ingredients. It is much cheaper than going to a salon to have the waxing done professionally. Lemon juice (2 tablespoons) Raw sugar (1 cup) Water (2 tablespoons) Non-GMO cornstarch or arrowroot powder Once you have all of your ingredients, you need to gather the materials that will help you to make it. You will also need materials to help you do your own waxing. Medium-sized cooking pot Stainless steel bowl 6" x 12" strips of cloth Stir the ingredients together, and then slowly bring the mixture to a boil. Next, reduce the heat and simmer the mixture until it turns a golden color and becomes smooth. When the wax is in the stainless steel bowl, allow it to cool for several minutes. The color may become darker as it cools. While the wax cools, you need to prepare the body part(s) you want to wax. Wash and exfoliate the area, which helps to remove dead skin cells prior to the waxing. Dry your body when you are done. Areas of the body you can wax yourself include legs and arms. Waxing the bikini area, underarms, and facial areas are not recommended as the skin is more sensitive. See a professional if you would like these areas waxed. A family member or friend could do back or chest waxing at home for you, if that is something you would like done. You do not need a lot of powder; just sprinkle a thin layer over the area. This helps with the wax removal. Knead the wax until it is smooth, and then spread it on your body part. As you spread it on, always move in the direction of your hair growth. You should not apply it against the hair growth. Lay the cloth strip over the waxed area and press it down. You will need to wait a few moments for the wax to cool to your body temperature before removing it. When the wax has cooled to your temperature, very quickly grip it and pull it up against your hair growth. You need to do this fast, as doing it slowly will actually be more painful and likely not remove all of the hair. Continue to work until you have waxed the entire area. When you are done waxing, gently rinse off any of the wax that might be still stuck to your body. Then, moisturize the area. Jojoba and grapeseed oils are recommended options for moisturizing and reducing redness. You do not want to wax again immediately, because your skin will become too irritated. If you missed any big areas, then wait a few days before repeating this method.
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Buy or gather the ingredients needed for the sugar wax. Collect the materials you need to help you make the wax and do the waxing. Add the lemon juice, sugar, and water to the cooking pot on the stovetop. Remove the mixture to the stainless steel bowl. Wash the area you want to wax and prepare it for waxing. Sprinkle cornstarch or arrowroot powder over the area to be waxed. Collect sugar wax in your hand, about as much as the equivalent size of a ping pong ball. Press a cloth strip onto the wax. Pull the cloth strip off against the hair growth. Repeat applying the sugar wax, letting it cool, and removing the wax all around the body part. Rinse off remaining sugar wax and moisturize. Wax again in a few days if you missed any areas.