Another very versatile ingredient that often gets overlooked for use in witchcraft. And on top of that it's another ingredient that is safe to keep on hand in case you're not open about your craft - if anyone questions why you have fabric scraps there's a very mundane answer!

As for uses inside the craft, they are varied. Color association obviously, as well as pattern association - got some cute fabric with paw prints? Great for spells about animals! Vintage lace fabric? Awesome, you've got a component for spells that deal with delicate things, pretty things, old things, and a whole host of other broad categories. Read More »

Ah peppers, the bane of people who aren't used to spice. I personally love them, and because of that using dried peppers, pepper seeds, or pepper-based infusions have been a cornerstone of my craft for years.

To start with, spice has its own connotations. For some it adds flavor, for others it's just painful. Useful for spells where you want to spice things up, and for those where you want to cause pain (which generally falls under cursing, but whatever).

What parts you use can also help with things. The seeds are usually the spiciest parts, so they could potentially be the most potent outside of using the whole pepper dried in some capacity. Dried slices, a ground/powdered version, might be less effective but it's up to each person's individual craft. Read More »