A ouija board is a flat surface printed with letters, numbers and other symbols, which is used to answer questions from people during a seance. The participants place their fingertips on a board or other movable object that then moves across the board to spell messages.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Paper plates
Method 1: A written board
Step 1. Write the letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0 to 9, and the words "Yes," "No," "Hello" and "Hello" on a large sheet of paper
Step 2. Write the letters in a circle
Draw a sun in the top left corner and write the word "Yes" next to it. Draw a moon in the top right corner and write the word "No" next to it. Then place the numbers outside the circle on a table. Place an inverted drinking glass on the paper and use it as a pointer.
Step 3. Sit down at the table with some friends
Everyone puts his or her hand lightly on the inverted glass. Decide who will ask the questions. Someone else can then take notes.
Method 2: A board with cut out letters and numbers
Step 1. Write all the letters of the alphabet in one or two rows
Make sure the letters are big enough for everyone to read.
Step 2. In the row below, write the numbers 0 to 9
Step 3. Write the words "Yes," "No," "Hello" and "Hello" so that you can communicate with the spirits more easily
You can also add other words and phrases if you want.
Step 4. Cut out the letters, numbers, words and sentences
Step 5. Glue them on a sheet of paper in the way you have come up with
Step 6. Provide a smooth surface so that the pointer can slide across the board
Glass or a slip-in cover should work fine.
Step 7. Done
You are now ready to have your first seance with your ouija board.
Part 2 of 3: Wooden signs
Step 1. Gather your supplies
You will need a smooth and sanded wooden board, paint, varnish (or another clear lacquer) and a soldering iron (with a point for calligraphy or a similar point). Paper and pencil are also useful.
Step 2. Practice
Soldering irons are a bit tricky to use. Practice on a scrap of scrap wood first so you can see how slowly you need to move the point and how hard you need to press the point onto the wood. You can also figure out how to move the soldering iron to make different shapes.
Step 3. Prepare the board
Make sure the wood is clean and smooth.
Step 4. Draw your design on the board
You can draw the design freehand or you can use a helper. You can trace the letters, numbers, and symbols onto tracing paper or you can purchase ink stamps from a craft store.
Make sure your designs aren't too small or too detailed, especially if you don't have a lot of experience working with a soldering iron
Step 5. Go over the designs with the soldering iron
Draw over the designs with the soldering iron. Don't rush. Look at the sign in different types of light to make sure it looks good.
Step 6. Let the board cool and clean the surface
Allow the burnt parts to cool and then brush off any excess from the board. Erase pencil marks and other marks and gently wipe the entire surface with a slightly damp cloth. Let the board dry before continuing.
Step 7. Paint the surface
With the help of the varnish or other transparent lacquer you create a smooth surface. This is necessary to allow the board to slide over the board. Follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully, whichever paint you choose to use. You will probably need to apply several coats of paint and it will take a long time for each coat to dry properly. So plan a lot of time for making this piece.
Step 8. Add more details
After the varnish has completely dried, you can paint even more details on the board. It is best to paint the details in the second to last coat of varnish. The varnish must then be transparent and not colored.
Part 3 of 3: Designing the board
Step 1. Choose a layout for the board
You can organize your board in different ways. The design is not that important, as long as you have all the necessary symbols. You must use at least the letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0 through 9, and the words "Yes," "No," "Hello" and "Hello".
- Use the traditional format if you want to. In this arrangement, the letters are arranged in two slightly curved lines in the middle of the board. The words "Yes" and "No" are above these lines, and the numbers and the word "Day" below them.
- You can also use a diamond layout. In this layout, the letters are placed on the board in a diamond shape, with each of the four corners of the diamond centering on one side of the board. The numbers are placed inside the diamond shape and the corners are for the words (there is room for an extra sentence, such as "Not now").
- You can also use a circular layout. This is similar to the diamond layout, but uses an oval shape instead.
Step 2. Choose a font
Choose a font that matches the design of your ouija board. Gothic fonts are a good choice, as are many Wild West based fonts. However, you can also choose what you like best. To test out a font, type some text into a word processor to see what you like best.
Step 3. Pick out decorations
Many people think it's a good idea to place certain symbols in the corners or elsewhere on your board. Opinions differ, but common symbols include the moon, sun, and stars, the symbols for the various elements, the symbols for the various planets, and symbols or images in quantities that are important according to numerology (12, 13, 7)., 3, etc.).
You can also decorate your board with physical objects, such as candle holders, stones that you attach to the board (quartz is a good idea), or places where you can place the various elements (a bowl of water, a branch, and so on)
Step 4. Choose colors
Choose a color combination for your sign. Dark colors and earth colors are generally better at invoking ghosts. However, if you want to connect with particularly happy spirits, there's nothing wrong with using colors that you think they'll like. If you want to connect with a particular person, choose the person's favorite color.
Choose colors that clearly contrast with each other. Of course you want to be able to see your text easily
Step 5. Choose a shelf
You will need a board (which you can put your hands on) to use your ouija board. You can use one from another board you can get cheap at a euro shop, or you can make your own.
Tips
- Some people believe that ghosts are real and that if you are not careful you can anger the ghosts around you and get an unwanted visitor into your home. Treat the board with respect if you're concerned about that. Imagine a pure white light surrounding you to protect you.
- If things start to get creepy in the house, for example when things move, or if other things happen that could be attributed to poltergeists, then it's safer to stop that night.
- Do not use the board if you or your friends are nervous, tired, or if you are not feeling well. Spirits that are summoned with the help of the board feel what you feel. You may have to deal with a demon. As long as you are all confident and feeling good you should be fine.
- When an evil spirit comes to play, say a prayer and stop it that night. You may not believe in evil spirits, but don't despise the people who do believe in them! Just keep calm and remember that it's your plate and not theirs.
- The quality of the answers you get while using the Ouija board depends on the quality of the questions being asked. If you ask a serious question, you will get a serious answer. If you ask a ridiculous question, you will get a ridiculous answer.
- No one agrees on whether Ouija boards are real or not. Some people believe that you can summon spirits from another world to answer questions, while others believe that you move the glass unconsciously. Be open to different explanations and respect the opinions of others.
- Remember that you are in control and there is nothing to be afraid of except the fear itself.
- When you're done, place the pointer over the word "Day" and then fold the board or tuck it away. Some people believe it's better not to leave the board out in the open.
- To make a ouija board with letters and numbers in a font traditionally used for ouija boards, visit the Harold's Fonts website to download free fonts. Three fonts available for Ouija boards are "Cap'n Howdy," "Mystick Prophet," and "Sideshow." However, you don't have to limit yourself to those three fonts. There are hundreds of fonts to choose from.
Warnings
- The real danger lies in asking for physical proof that the spirits you are trying to summon actually exist. When you ask for a sign, you literally open a door between the material and spiritual worlds and the spirits can enter our world. As a result, problems can arise later and often do.
- All attempts to communicate with the dead or other spirits should not be taken lightly. (That means you shouldn't attempt to talk to a particular ghost. Let the ghosts come to you and don't ask them to come to you). Conjuring spirits is not something that should be done by people who have little or no experience with it. There are many stories to be found on the internet. Take your time and read through a few before you consider playing with a ouija board.
- Keep in mind that homemade wooden ouija boards generally work better than paper ones. If the paper is bent or folded, the ghosts will be outraged and stay away. This is a good thing when you're too scared to summon ghosts but your friend keeps pushing you. You just need to bend the paper and don't tell your friend it won't work now.
- There is, of course, no scientific evidence that the above two points apply. The words are formed in the user's subconscious rather than through a "spiritual intervention" (or in some cases on purpose by the user to fool others). So, while the results may be surprising, scientific evidence indicates that they are produced by a process similar to that of dreams or hallucinations in the user.