Galdrastafir and Runic TattoosVegvisir | Lukkustafir | Aegishjalmur | Runes | BindrunesForeword: If you have any questions or want the latest information just ask me - I’ll answer as soon as possible.
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![]() Note that my replies often end up in spam folders - always check spam and deleted emails if you've been waiting a couple of days. While research into Galdrastafir (staves), runes and related subjects takes up most of my time, I support myself through the sale of graphic designs based on my research. The designs are either a remaster of original manuscript staves or else custom "new" staves created by me for individuals seeking them and these are primarily used for tattoos, i.e. a stencil the tattooist can copy onto skin. You can order many "off the shelf" popular staves at a very low price on my Shop page. Or if you want something unique or special, write to me and we can work together on it. Galdrastafir is very much an Icelandic tradition from the early modern European era. There was not any tradition of tattooing there, however that probably has more to do with resources; Icelanders did not have access to needles or ink to make tattoos. HOWEVER... Galdrastafir were frequently made with blood and sacrifice, often directly on the users on skin or at least with the intention to be carried always with them. This certainly applies to both Vegvísir and Ægishjálmur. In addition, my research shows that the application of these staves was flexible rather than strict and often were adapted to local conditions and beliefs. In other words, getting these made as tattoos is in keeping with both early and modern traditions. Vegvísir Tattoos:
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