Voodoo Poppets
Okay, so I have covered how to make a Voodoo doll out of two sticks and Spanish moss in my other lens How to Make a Voodoo Doll.
But what about Voodoo Poppets?
The making of Voodoo dolls, poppets, fetishes, and ritual effigies has taken place since antiquity. Though the practice is ancient, their present use remains similar. In order to understand how to use your Voodoo doll or poppet, it is useful to understand them in their historic context. Much can be learned from studying the ancient cultures and mystics who held the esoteric knowledge that forms the very foundation of modern day magick, Voodoo, and witchcraft. To learn more about the history of Voodoo dolls, click here.
Poppets can be used for healing purposes, promoting health, finding love, creating happiness and good luck, for protection, for binding, cursing, and to manipulate energy in numerous other ways. Poppets comes in several forms, including wax, cloth, paper, wood, root, and clay.
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MATERIALS NEEDED:pattern
scissors
card stock
black and white nylon thread or waxed beading thread
hemp cord
leather needle
regular sewing needle
fabric glue
thin leather
fabric scraps
straight pins
Spanish moss
2-5 buttons
patience & creativity
INSTRUCTIONS
This tutorial assumes you know how to sew a basic stitch. I like to use blanket stitch when sewing felt, but this is just a personal preference.
STEP ONE
Pick out a pattern and cut it out on card stock.
Need a Pattern? Go to http://www.planetvoodoo.com/voodoo_doll_patterns.htm.
HOW TO MAKE A VOODOO POPPET: STEP TWO
STEP TWOPlace your pattern on your piece of leather. Pin the pattern to the leather with your straight pins.
HOW TO MAKE A VOODOO POPPET: STEP THREE
STEP THREECut out the pattern, leaving about 1/4 inch seam allowance. Repeat, so you have two sides.
HOW TO MAKE A VOODOO POPPET: STEP FOUR
STEP FOURUnpin the paper patterns. Cut the leather down the middle of each side (optional).
Artist hint: leather has two different looks. one side is smooth and the other side is rougher. also, one side is typically lighter than the other. I decided to make one half dark and the other half light. This is purely aesthetic and not necessary, but I think it makes him look cool. it is also a sort of take on the traditional new orleans harlequin dolls that are made using half black and half white material (but that's another tutorial).
HOW TO MAKE A VOODOO POPPET: STEP FIVE
STEP FIVEPlace the patterns together and sew around the entire edge of the Voodoo doll. On one side of the doll sew all the way up the middle.
On the other side, starting from the head, sew halfway down. From the bottom, sew halfway up. You should have an opening on one side of the doll where you will put the stuffing. You can leave the feet and arms open if you want. I sewed the hands on mine, and left the feet open.
HOW TO MAKE A VOODOO POPPET: STEP SIX
Take the Spanish moss and stuff your Voodoo doll with it. If you want, you can turn the pattern inside out first. This is entirely optional and depends on how you want him to look.Mojo magick hint: If you intend to use this Voodoo doll ritualistically, now is the time to place other herbs and items inside to make him magickal and powerful. Because I want mine to bring business success to his ultimate possessor, I placed some sage inside and infused it with sage essential oil, about 15 drops. You could also place a piece of fool's gold or a coin inside him. This guy smells awesome!
HOW TO MAKE A VOODOO POPPET: STEP SEVEN
Sew the opening closed. Tie the feet closed with the hemp cord. If you left the hands open, now is the time to tie them closed also.Artist hint: It looks cool to leave a little Spanish moss coming out of the feet and hands.
Decide which side you want to use as the front and sew the two buttons on for eyes.
Congratulations!
You have made your very own handmade Voodoo doll poppet!
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NOW WHAT?
Once you have made the basic poppet, you can stop here or keep going by making the poppet male or female, dressing it in clothes, or otherwise decorating it.Here is a picture of a businessman poppet made from this very pattern. For detailed, illustrated instructions on how to make your very own businessman Voodoo poppet consisting of thrirty-one steps, go to http://www.planetvoodoo.com/how_to_make_a_businessman_voodoo.htm.
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