[Jewelry making - Article 00611] - Re: [Orchid] Milling your own or buying stock

[roberto]

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>     we think of gold as clay, not wood 

    Personally I am really fascinated by the classical 5 elements of the
    Chinese tradition, where Metal is in between Earth (clay) and Wood.
    For the simple it is as well easy to recognize quality of both
    (Earth and Wood) in the Metal. It can be worked like Earth and it
    can be cut like Wood. 

    Don't forget that our ancient colleagues (even in Europe where most
    of the family of the users of this site come from) where alchemists
    and magicians. Crafting talismans, sacred object and enchanted
    seals. Now, we where talking about milling your own or buying stock,
    wheren't we? 

    That is at the base of two different approaches towards life, be the
    master of your art or be the master of your wallet. Hard to find a
    middle way. 

Roberto Fioravanti
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