THE TEACHING BENCH
The Grimoire & Conjure Library
Where the teaching lives. Classes, courses, downloads and books — and the Bench Book itself, free to read, kept open on the lectern by the window.
Classes & Courses
Open the book →Digital Downloads
Open the book →Candle Instructions & Guidance
Open the book →Conjure Oil Instructions
Open the book →Petition & Chant Maker
Open the book →Safety first, every time
Never leave a burning candle unattended, and keep it away from children and animals.
Burn on a heat-proof, level surface, clear of curtains, paper and anything that can catch.
Trim the wick to about 6mm before each burn to stop smoking and tunnelling.
Stop burning when roughly 1cm of wax remains in the vessel.
Dressed candles carry herbs and oils — expect a livelier flame and watch it closely.
Glass can heat. Let a vessel cool fully before moving it.
candle guidanceReading A Seven-Day Glass
Soot, wax patterns, a fast burn, a stubborn wick — what a seven-day candle is telling you while it works.
Read the pages →educationInside A Condition Oil
Whole roots, herbs, botanicals, and carefully selected oils come together according to the intention of the working. Learn what goes into a condition oil and why each component has a purpose.
Read the pages →educationWorking With Roots, Herbs & Spiritual Supplies
A beginner-friendly guide to understanding roots, herbs, curios, and traditional spiritual supplies used in Hoodoo and Conjure work.
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