Two traditional runic designs were featured in this selection of special amulets, the Aegishjalmur or Helm of Awe, and the Valknut. They were available as pendants, key rings or brooches, and there was a choice of pokerwork or colored design. The amulets were of natural wood from windfall branches of Ash, Willow, Hazel, Rowan and other wild trees. The wood was cut and polished before marking. The finished amulets measured about 1¼ in (32mm) across and ⅜ in (10mm) thick.

Pendants were supplied with a leather thong, silver-plated or gold-plated chains in a range of lengths.
 The key rings were fitted with a chrome steel split ring , silver-plated or gold-plated chain and ring. Brooches had a glued-in chrome steel safety pin.

The packaging carried a description of the product, an explanation of the design and its interpretation, but there was no design artwork included.

Pokerwork marking was burned into the wood with a hot iron tool. The colored designs were done by film transfer of graphic images finished by hand. Both styles were given several coats of water-based, non-toxic, clear gloss varnish for an attractive and durable finish.

Valknut "Knot of the Slain" Amulets

The Valknut or Walk-Knot is also known as "Knot of the Slain" or "Knot of Death". It is a powerful symbol of protection that is closely associated with Odin.

Its true meaning and origin are pretty obscure, but death and the afterlife are the most obvious connotations.

The Valknut amulet was available as a pendant with a choice of necklaces, brooch, or keychain with a choice of keyring fittings.

The marking of the amulet was by pokerwork or painted using film-transfer of graphic images finished by hand.

Personal Aegishjalmur "Helm of Awe"  Amulets

The Aegishjalmur or Helm of Awe originated in old Norse mythology and is referenced in several sagas. Its purpose was to provide strength and afford a measure of invincibility in battle. It was believed to make the user appear more fearsome, or to make a stealthy approach invisible. In later times it was thought to make the user appear more attractive and desirable, but I have doubts about its efficacy in that regard!

With the personal version developed by the Runemaker, the design could be adapted to almost any purpose. There are many difficulties to overcome and conflicts that must be avoided, so the preparation of an effective  Aegishjalmur is quite a complex undertaking and should therefore only be attempted by an experienced runemaster or runemistress.

The Personal Aegishjalmur can be used for empowerment, to invoke a spell, or to produce a lasting effect on future progress. It has two characteristics in common with the bindrune. In both cases, an amulet on its own is no more than decoration - to have any effect it must be empowered by ritual. The design and the empowerment are complementary and necessary to make it effective.

It is virtually impossible for someone else to figure out the meaning of a Personal Aegishjalmur. To an uninitiated observer lacking any explanation by the owner, the sense and purpose of the amulet would remain a mystery.

The Personal Aegishjalmur amulet was available as a pendant with a choice of necklaces, brooch, or keychain with a choice of keyring fittings. The marking of the amulet was by pokerwork or painted using film-transfer of graphic images finished by hand

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