Sylvia RoseOct 213 min readAlchemy: Circulation & the Pelican PhantasyCirculation is one of many processes of alchemy. The purification of a substance is achieved through circular distillation in a pelican...
Sylvia RoseOct 62 min readKerotakis: Ancient Alchemical EquipmentThe kerotakis (Greek: κυροτακίς) is an ancient alchemical apparatus of multiple purposes, primarily heating substances and collecting...
Sylvia RoseSep 163 min readThe Alembic: Essential Alchemy Equipment The alembic is an essential alchemical tool. It functions like a retort, which in lead, iron or copper form has been used through...
Sylvia RoseSep 15 min readEquipment Alchemists Need: Essential Tools of the TradeAlchemy begins with several elements coming together at a crucial time in Alexandria, Egypt. As an international glass center, the city...