Sylvia RoseSep 108 min readAlchemical Scientists: Secret Science of AlchemyAlchemy reveals a world of penniless mystics, befuddled interpretation, arts of coloring metals and the quest for healing. Making gold...
Sylvia RoseSep 15 min readHow to Make Iron Oxide Pigment at HomeMake non-toxic iron oxide pigments for painting, dyes, glazes, artistic to industrial uses. Iron oxide (Fe2O3) or rust exists on Earth...
Sylvia RoseAug 313 min readMaking Sulfuric Acid in History & TodaySulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is one of the most important chemicals in the world, with many uses from car battery production to fertilizer...
Sylvia RoseAug 113 min readAlchemy: Ancient Purification of Tin Tin purification is important to various alchemical practices, and a fundamental step in many recipes and formulas. In alchemy purified...
Sylvia RoseMar 66 min readRed Ocher (Ochre) Ancient PigmentsRed ocher is among the first colors appearing on the palette of early humans, along with white and red. Black, white and red are also...
Sylvia RoseOct 24, 20235 min readSulfur (Sulphur): Underworld Treasures of AncientsAbundant in native form, sulfur (sulphur) is a mysterious and essential component of natural life. All living things contain sulfur. It...
Sylvia RoseOct 19, 20233 min readWomen of Alchemy - Mary the JewessMary the Jewess, Maria the Jewess or Maria Prophetissa is considered the world's first alchemist. Working in Alexandria, Egypt, she's...
Sylvia RoseOct 18, 20233 min readGerman House Spirits: Beer Donkey (Bieresel)Bieresel loves beer and other fermented beverage s , such as apple cider, mead or wine. In German folklore the beer donkey lives in wine...
Sylvia RoseOct 14, 20236 min readCopper (Cu): Ruddy Metal of Myth & MagicCopper (Cu) is one of the original seven metals of antiquity and has been used for thousands of years. This metal is found in the ground...