Circular Personal Shrine

I have completed a circular Personal Shrine. I was asked to make it with a moon and stars theme to it.

My Personal Shrines differ from the Travellers' Shrines in that the former are used to create a personal and sacred or quiet space in a home; whereas the Travellers's Shrines are able to be taken on journeys. The shrine is about 32cm in diameter and the shelf about 10cm wide.

©2013 Barry Smith - Moon and stars personal shrine

This shrine started its life as: a couple of large serving trays; the lid of a food bowl; cogs from old clock; large brass and copper tacks; and a scrap of 10mm thick marine ply.

©2013 Barry Smith - Large trays - ready for further  cutting for the shrine

©2013 Barry Smith - Choosing and placing the pieces

These all come together in a shiny way to form the shrine.

©2013 Barry Smith - All nailed together

Of course as a shrine it also gets an offering bowl and an inspiration leaf (peace).

©2013 Barry Smith - Bowl and leaf on the shrine shelf

This Personal Shrine is now ready for a new home; and to create a sacred-quiet space.