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shared with other people or otherwise undergo a lot of handling. The plastic sheets almost render the book waterproof which is convenient if you use your workbook when performing outdoor rituals and ceremonies. Faux parchment paper can be purchased from most office supply stores. This type of paper adds a more authentic and ancient look to your workbook.

For the more adventuresome you may choose to make your own workbook. Craft and art supply stores stock a wide variety of art papers, stickers, paint pens, metallic markers and other materials. Look in the scrap book section for a myriad of supplies that can be used to create your own book. You may also want to visit the rubber stamp section of the craft stores for a supply of stamps and inks if you want to make a highly decorated workbook. The craft stores also sell many books and magazines on scrap booking and rubber stamping along with offering classes in scrap book making and rubber stamping.

ADDITIONS TO YOUR BOOK OF SHADOWS:
1. Handwritten information based on your own studies. You may also type this information into your computer for archival purposes.

2. Copied from someone else's workbook with their permission. For example, among my pagan friends I am considered to be an expert in herb lore so I may trade some of the herbal information in my workbook for some information they have in their book that may be lacking in my book. Again this information may be hand copied or stored on your computer.

3. Tear sheets or photocopies interesting articles you find in magazines.

4. Printed out from Internet sources such as Sacred Texts.

ORGANIZING YOUR BOOK OF SHADOWS:
You may add whatever topics of study that interest you to your workbook. Your workbook will increase in size as you become interested in additional topics throughout your years of study. A few topics to consider adding to your book include: diagrams of magical symbols, divination techniques, gemstone and crystal information, listings of Gods and goddesses, magical and medicinal plants, spells and rituals and tables of correspondence.

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