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Invariably, the stereotypical reasons as to why people make Voodoo dolls comes up, and you have an opportunity to discuss who pissed you off, hurt you, and who deserves a good hexing. What a great forum for a self-help group!
Now, I am the first to admit that there are people in this world who deserve as much bad luck as is humanly and spiritually possible. Child molesters, rapists, sadistic and cruel parents, partners, and world leaders, those involved in the trafficking of women and children for prostitution, my ex-husband...I could go on and on. But, I choose not to engage in such practices because they are spiritually toxic to myself, my family, and the universe. There are other, more constructive ways to make an impact that won't subject you or those close to you to the dark forces of the collective shadow of humanity. Few are prepared to deal with such energy. Moreover, there is the law of three that governs our fate as related to our behavior and the choices we make; in short, everything we do will come back to us three-fold. So, don't come crying to me if you decide to stick somebody with a pin with the intent of hurting them and sudden "bad luck" befalls you. Having said that, these instructions are for your entertainment only. Consider yourself warned!
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WARNING! DIE WARNUNG! AVISO!
These instructions are not in any way intended to encourage the use of Voodoo dolls in a negative fashion, or in any way to cause ill-harm to fall upon anyone. To do so subjects you to karmic forces of your own making, and I ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ILLNESS, UNFORTUNATE EVENTS, DEPRESSION, CONFUSION, BAD LUCK, OR DEATH THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF ANY ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE MAKING OR USE OF YOUR VOODOO DOLL.
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STEP ONE: GATHER MATERIALS
One of the first things to consider for this activity is what type of Voodoo doll you want to make. There are countless types of spirits and purposes to inspire the creative process. Here, I will present instructions for making an all-purpose Voodoo doll.HOW TO MAKE AN ALL-PURPOSE VOODOO DOLL
As in most creative projects, you must first gather your materials. The basic idea is to take a walk outside and look around you. What do you see that looks like potential materials? Really, anything goes when making a Voodoo doll, but here are some suggestions. You'll want to find 2 rather sturdy sticks. I recommend using sticks that are 8 to 12 inches long for the body. The other stick will serve as arms and should measure half the size of the body. Next, you'll want to find something to stuff the doll with. Although Spanish moss or pine needles are commonly used in New Orleans for this style of doll, anything that speaks to you that is a natural element will work.
These two things form the foundation of the Voodoo doll.
Next, find some scrap material and cut into one or two inch strips. Two inch strips are best for bigger dolls. Don't worry if the material frays or is not cut straight or imperfect. These are the kinds of things that will give your Voodoo doll character when all is said and done.
For the purpose of this article, I have made a list of suggested materials to use as you follow along.
Materials
2 strong sticks
Spanish moss
scrap fabric cut in 2 inch strips, 2 to 3 feet long (color of your choice)
yarn that complements or contrasts fabric
string, hemp cord, or waxed thread
2 black-eyed peas or beads to use as eyes
needle and thread in a color to match or contrast your fabric
tacky glue
7 pins with heads in the following colors: red, blue, green, purple, yellow, black, white
Symbolism of the 7 pin colors:
yellow - success
white - positive
red - power
purple - spirituality
green - money
blue - love
black - repelling negative energy
STEP 2: MAKE A CROSS
Make a cross shape with your two sticks. STEP 3: TIE CROSS WITH SPANISH MOSS
Take the Spanish moss and wrap it around the sticks, starting at the middle for reinforcement. If possible, use moss that is connected together in a piece long enough to cover the sticks without breaking the moss apart. The idea is to wrap the doll in one continuous motion. STEP 4: WRAP THE BODY
Continue wrapping the moss up around the head, down to one arm, back across to the other arm, back to the middle, and down to the bottom. If you break the moss apart and have to use more than one continuous piece, that is okay. However, you may have to wrap string around the moss to keep it from falling off. If you wrap tight enough, you shouldn't have to use string over the moss. STEP 5: WRAP DOLL WITH FABRIC STRIPS
Take your fabric strips and wrap around the moss. Make sure to leave some of the moss showing, such as on the head (for hair), at the ends of the arms, and at the bottom. Secure with tacky glue. You may want to reinforce with a couple of stitches with your needle and thread. STEP 6: MAKE FACE
Take your beads and attach them with the needle and thread for eyes, or glue 2 black eyed peas to the face for eyes. Add a button or bead for the mouth. I used a small plastic flower for the mouth of this doll.Congratulations! Add youR seven pins and you have made an all purpose Voodoo doll!
OPTIONAL STEP: ADD CLOTHING AND DETAILS
This step is entirely optional. However, I always add details like clothes to my dolls because they begin to speak to me and tell me what they want to wear, whether they are male, female, gay, lesbian, or androgynous, and what types of items they want to carry, such as a mojo pouch or gris gris bag.Take some yarn or contrasting material and wrap it where you want it for accent. You can make a belt or use it for hair, for example, or make some clothing. I made a skirt for this Voodoo doll, who has turned out to be a female spirit. I added some dark, courser Spanish moss for her hair,gave her a lace shawl, and wrapped her head in an orange kerchief. Because she is a domestic guardian Voodoo doll, she also wanted a broom talisman, so I made her one of those to carry.
LAGNIAPPE
For the final touches, I added some dark, courser Spanish moss for her hair,gave her a lace shawl, and wrapped her head in an orange kerchief. LAGNIAPPE DETAIL
Because she is a domestic guardian Voodoo doll (don't ask, she just turned out that way!), she also wanted a broom talisman, so I made her one of those to carry. In Louisiana, the broom typically symbolizes good health and fertility. This broom is made of sweetgrass and sage. I added an evil eye bead to ward off negativity, a white dove for peace in the home, a gold coin for blessings of bling, and a heart, which signifies the Goddess Spirit that is at the heart of the home. 
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See What One Reader Did With these Instructions!
Voodoo Doll by Teresa McCoy
Here is a picture of what one inspired individual did with the "how to make a voodoo doll" instructions. I think he is fabulous, don't you?
Thank you to Teresa McCoy for providing pictures of her Voodoo guy that she made after following my tutorial.
This is the rear view. Notice how much detail and care went into the creation of his headdress. Teresa had this to say about the headdress:
"The tall feathers are ringneck pheasant, the black ones rooster tail, the orange tipped are Lady Amherst pheasant, and then the peacock swords. There are also 7 African Porcupine quills. The feathers framing his face are Lady Amherst and peacock. The back has what I think are dyed rooster feathers (the pink ones) and then Golden Pheasant feathers in the center.
The second set of four is the second headdress. The tall feathers are Lady Amherst, again with rooster tail, peacock swords, and four porcupine quills. The white feathers surrounding his face are Lady Amherst, and the fine yellow feathers are Golden Pheasant. The back is pink dyed rooster feathers again, with Lady Amherst and Peacock in the center."
Here's a close-up of Teresa's Voodoo guy's face and torso. According to Teresa:
"His eyes are the upper shell from an acorn with and obsidian bead in the center, his nose and ears are sections of pine cone, and his mouth is a small branch from a rose bush, complete with two tiny thorns. The hair is peacock hurl - the long fuzzies that run down the side of the eye feathers. In the next, I've pulled back the hair to show a shorter African porcupine quill hidden within the hair. There are four American porcupine quills at his temples on both sides.
Then he has his jewelry. The blue is a piece of turquoise. Aside from it's magical properties, it's also my birthstone, giving us a very definite connection. The other is jade, obsidian, and the thorns of a red rose.
On his left, he carries an oak branch with several acorns. His skirt is made of dyed rooster feathers (I think), and his belt and pouch are deer skin leather. The black ribbon at the bottom is simply to hold him upright."
Teresa describes the details of his bag:
"In his bag, he carries a variety of stones and herbs. I laid them out on the floor and let my hand be drawn to the ones he wanted. Most are protective in nature, like the red jasper on the flap, but not all. Among others, he chose a rhodonite chip. He carries a porcupine quill sword on this side."
Apparently, this is one tall voodoo dude.
"The headdresses are pretty heavy, and he falls backward without it. Without the headdresses, he stands about 18 inches tall. With them, he's nearly 3 feet."
In my opinion, Teresa has proven to be one fine conjure artist!
If you would like to send in pictures of your Voodoo doll creations, I would love to see them. Email me at voodoomama@mysticvoodoo.com with your pictures and I will put them up on this lens and The Mystic Voodoo and Voodoo Art Dolls blog!
Giant Voodoo Doll Totem
by Dave Goldy
There are many ways to make Voodoo dolls, and this lens only covers two. Occasionally, I will receive emails from people who have created their own Voodoo dolls either by following my instructions, or using their own ingenuity. This giant Voodoo effigy was created by Dave Goldy, who demonstrates just how creative and unique Voodoo dolls can be.
"I thought that you might get a kick out of the life-size voodoo effigy that I created about 5-6 years ago after a pre-Katherina visit to New Orleans. I like to think that it is now protecting our home, here on the Gulf coast, from hurricanes...so far so good!"
When asked about his process, he replied:
"The head and headdress piece are from 2" plankstock; from there down, the covering is a water-repellent fabric hand-painted with a variety of mystical designs. The inner body is a dense bunting that can accept penetration of the 6" white & black pins and hold them in place w/o sagging downward. The arms & spine armature on which the body is supported is a lashed criss/cross of two lengths of bamboo: the arms pole is encased in horizontal reeds. Over time, the effigy has collected a number of milagros, charms, religious objects, and misc doodads. As you might imagine, this project took an enormous amount of time from drafting the original designs, finding materials, hand-sewing, hand-painting, sawing, more painting, and on & on. But........., I do have the satisfaction of knowing that it is the only one on this planet Earth!"
I know exactly what you mean. Thank you Dave for this fabulous contribution!
Would you like to see more readers' Voodoo dolls?
The pictures I received from Teresa McCoy of her Voodoo doll were so awesome I thought it would be very cool to see what other people are doing with these instructions. What do you think?
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For those of you who may have difficulty finding the things you need to create your own Voodoo doll, I have created kits that contain everything you need. You get the sticks, real Spanish moss, fabric, buttons, feathers, and more. You even get three free spells to use with your Voodoo doll once you make it. At $19.95 a piece, you can't go wrong!
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red - power
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green - money
blue - love
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