The flattened, leaf-shaped forged nails are going to be kale leaves for a hanging board for the knifemaker's other aunt, the bold family member who has embraced the concept of a whole foods, plant-based diet. Her birthday is coming up soon, and what better than some kale nails!Remember forging the kale end of the nail? It may have looked like a blob at first, the shape led the design in the end...a case of making lemonade from lemons. The knifemaker's aunt scrounged up a piece of scrap from the ramp project. She shaped it into a loose curve and added a quote to the board that addresses the WFPB lifestyle: "The cutting edge of Vegan is a place of green. Leave your hang ups here." Adding to the metaphysical meaning are four gemstones that come together to symbolize life balance - citrine, amethyst, flourite, and snowflake obsidian.
What do the stones mean? Citrine is associated with the solar plexus - a person's core of life and health. Amethyst evokes balance, peace, and heightened intelligence (pretty handy when balancing life events). Flourite offers a reminder there are forces bigger than ourselves and that a person can always begin again. The serenity of a deep snowfall is seen in snowflake obsidian which is a reminder to block the distractions of life.
Happy birthday Knifemaker's Other Aunt -- the whole foods, plant-based aunt who will lead others to healthy lives!
