Does anyone here make amulets?

[Amusement Gal]

I'm by no means practiced with stones, magik, or anything similar. I'm experienced with harnessing some stones for my own benefit, but hardly good at transferring energy, which is what I'd really like to do. Y'see, my boyfriend has spinabifida, and he is in quite a bit of pain. So I've looked up stones to make an amulet for him (and he demandeth it steampunk style no less save me). He's had a lot of problems with his nerves and all, so I've been focusing on stones specifically for that ;his pain is also chronic, so no matter how I've tried, it doesn't seem to do anything, unlike when I try it with other people in the family. I haven't made an amulet before either, so I don't know how many stones at most it could/should have, what materials work best, etc. So if I could get some insight from you guys. I've been using this site as a reference, as well as some other small pages, but that's still a lot to whittle down! I've been also thinking about using Tourmaline, but some pages say it should be only used by healers, which he most certainly is not.

Thanks if you can help me.

[Sarlon]

tourmaline is tricky even if you know what you are doing. I'm to tired/lazy to go dig my gem book out of my bedroom, but soon as I can...IE tomorrow....I'll send you a PM with my suggestions

One thing about amulets or centerers...they work best if the person who made them uses them. more of your own energy into it.

if you can find the stones yourself....it sometimes helps if you see them personally. the trick to finding the right one, is think of the person that you want the stone for....firmly place that person's image in your mind....and just let your hand wander over the stones. its hard to describe the feeling when you know you've found one, but you'll know. for me its like a sharp jolt through my finger, like I just took a minor shock.

[Amusement Gal]

tourmaline is tricky even if you know what you are doing. I'm to tired/lazy to go dig my gem book out of my bedroom, but soon as I can...IE tomorrow....I'll send you a PM with my suggestions

One thing about amulets or centerers...they work best if the person who made them uses them. more of your own energy into it.

if you can find the stones yourself....it sometimes helps if you see them personally. the trick to finding the right one, is think of the person that you want the stone for....firmly place that person's image in your mind....and just let your hand wander over the stones. its hard to describe the feeling when you know you've found one, but you'll know. for me its like a sharp jolt through my finger, like I just took a minor shock.

Ah, well I don't think he'd make a very good amulet. I was thinking something elaborate, but if it works better when the person themselves make it, I'm sure I can find something that can be done. Steampunk will have to wait. And yes, I know that feeling very well. I have tons o' stones so I just wave my hand around and stop at the strongest one. I feel like a Jedi whenever I do it.

Thanks for the tips!