Witchcraft doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, many things you need you can make, grow, or buy cheaply at your local Dollar Store (Dollar Tree in my area). The trick is to know your way around your local Dollar Store and if the item is really worth the low price of a dollar.
For your convenience, I visited my local Dollar Tree and complied a list of 13 items you can pick up to use in your craft.
2. Scented Oil & Oil Warms: The selection is usually small, but you can always find at least one or two scented oils and oil warmers.You can use the oils to anoint your candles, statues, or stones, or simply warm them in your oil warmer. I actually purchased a burner to burn my charcoal in and it works perfectly. DO NOT use these scented oils to anoint yourself. You will need anointing oil or essential oils safe for use on your skin for that.
3. Stones: Looking to make your own runes and don't have a local river or lake near by to collect some river rocks? Not to worry! You're local Dollar Store has plenty to choose from. Use them to make runes, place on your altar, fill vases, or create other witchy works of art.
4. Seasonal Items: The Dollar Tree always has a variety of flowers you can choose from no matter what the time of year, but around the holidays they stock a number of seasonal items you can use to adorn your altar. Figurines of cupids for Imbolc, rabbits for Ostara, suns and wind chimes for Beltane and Litha, wheat or corn for Mabon and Lammas, pumpkins for Samhain, and Yule trees and logs for Yule. They also stock up on seasonal foods and drinks you can use as offerings as well as seasonal floral decorations to place on your altar or around your home. Around Yule they have a number of bells you can choose from for ritual and spell work.
5. Matches & Lighters: A witch can never have too many matches and lighters. They range in size from small to long depending on your needs. It is always a good idea to have a mix, especially if you want to minimize your chances of getting burned!
6. Herbs: The Dollar Tree carries a small assortment of herbs and spices, but not all of them are a steal. Check your local grocery and compare prices. I've been able to purchase organic Basil on sale for cheaper than the Dollar Tree. However, they are generally cheaper here if you are not growing and drying them yourself. They usually have basil, oregano, garlic powder (sometimes minced garlic), and pepper.
7. Sea Salt & Epsom Salt: What witch doesn't use salt? Representing Earth, salt is needed in a variety of rituals and spells as well as in cleansing baths. You can pick up plenty of sea salt for rituals and spells and Epsom salt cheaply at the Dollar Tree. They even carry lavender scented Epsom salt to increase the potency of your cleansing bath prior to a ritual.
8. Glass Jars, Small Bowls, & Trays: From jars and vases to bowls and trays, the Dollar Tree has just about everything you need for storage and offering dishes. Use the vases to hold your flowers or stones, the glass jars for spell work, and the small bowls and trays as offering dishes. Depending on the time you year, you may even find some decorated for the holiday season!
10. Scrying Mirrors: If you are into divination, why not pick up a mirror or two to create your very own scrying mirror? They have small framed mirrors and the "candle holder" mirrors featured below. Depending on your needs, this is a great place to pick them up to make your own!
11. "Chalice": Chalice is in quotes because 1) they are really just drinking glasses and 2) I'd like you to be aware of where the glass comes from. Due to recent scares, glass from China may contain lead. The Dollar Tree gets many of their products from China so keep an eye out. If you are not going to be using these for consumption, then go right ahead and pick some up! You can decorate them in any way you please while others come decorated for the seasons. They make great offering chalices for your altar or during ritual use.
12. Picture Frames: Want to place that picture of the God or Goddess or some pictures of you ancestors on your altar, but don't have the right frame? Have no fear! The Dollar Tree has you covered. They carry a variety of ever changing picture frames throughout the year ranging from small to printer paper size. These are great for decorating yourself. Place printed or drawn pictures of the deities, your ancestors, or the spell or ritual you are performing in the frams to keep them from getting wet or catching on fire during spell work and rituals.
13. Journals for Grimoires or BOS's: Sometimes you will get lucky and find a really great journal you can use as a Grimoire or BOS. Looking for a binder? They have those too. Most of the time the journals and binders are plain, allowing you to decorate them in anyway you see fit. A word of caution: some are not that high a quality and for the amount of use they will see, make sure you get something that will hold up!
And there you have it! Thirteen items you can pick up at the Dollar Store for all your witchcraft needs. You needn't spend hundreds of dollars to decorate your altar, cast a spell, or work a ritual. In fact, you don't really need any of these items to work magic. Remember, the magic comes from within you, the witch. All the other items simply enhance your magical workings and help you focus your mind on your intention.
Are there any items I did not mention that you pick up at the Dollar Store to aid in your witchcraft? Let me know in the comments and happy witchcrafting to you all!
You read my mind...I am headed down to the family dollar for some candle scones for Imbolc. I can't wait to fill my home with light this evening! Happy Candlemas to you! :)
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DeleteLol! And you!
DeleteGreat article! I get a lot of my supplies from dollar tree as well! Its too convenient not to.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I just can't justify spending a ton of money on something from a specialty shop when the Dollar Tree sells the same stuff for $1!
DeleteI agree! I recently bought alcohol for $0.99 when the supermarket has it for $2.49 Not a witchy item but still...
DeleteAnonymous, denatured alcohol is used in a number of spells, including burning parchments with written spells, enchantments and getting rid of old problems or blocking negative spells sent against you.
DeleteI've been getting all this at my local Dollar Tree for a couple of years :) I think it's awesome that I'm not the only one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading! I think more people are starting to shop there because they are realizing not everything is cheap. Many of the things they carry are name brand that have been overstocked at other stores. I can't justify spending triple for something at a specialty store when I can purchase it for $1.
DeleteI am a dollar store witch have been for years as I am on a budget, but Occasionally ill find a store much better than dollar tree that has the stuff I need for beethe prices in better quality and quanity.
ReplyDeleteVery true! I often find things at thrift stores as well. I am going to write a post about thrift store witchcraft in the future. It is on my list of ideas. =) Thank you for reading!
DeleteYou have to be a little careful with thrift store items such as candles. I, over time, purchased two 10" pillar candles (different brands) at a thrift store and finally used them for this Samhain's ceremony. I let them burn for a while afterwards to extend the blessings -- and suddenly, while nearby, I heard a thudding sound and found that one of the candles COLLAPSED! Though I hadn't noticed a weight difference, one of them had a hollow center and as the wick burned down it melted one side and, as best as I could tell, continued to burn at the base until it got hot enough melt and the candle collapsed and splashed hot BLACK WAX all over that side of the altar and wall and floor! ...Very ugly mess to clean up!
DeleteThank you for all the information! Blessed Be
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for reading!
DeleteGreat article. I already pick up most of my items from there however I know many beginners I can share your article with...
ReplyDeleteBrightest blessings...
Thank you for reading and sharing! I am working on a Thrift Store Witchcraft post as we speak. I hope it will be just as useful!
DeleteI usually don't use anything except for what is inside myself. However when I do need physical items to aid my craft.... Dollar general, family dollar, dollar tree and thrift stores have always been my go to stores for items I either can't make myself or don't have the time to make
ReplyDeleteSame here. I am a minimalist when it comes to spell work and I strongly advocate for people to rely on themselves for magic, not objects.
DeleteI've always used their candles, but I've yet to try their incense. Can anyone comment on the quality?
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed the incense I have purchased there particularly the lavender! It is not always available though. I've also used their nag champa which is a name brand incense. They don't have this very often though.
DeleteI've gotten some of their incense, and honestly it's been hit and miss. Some varieties have been real lovely, other's not so much. It depends on your fancy really. But for the price it's been worth it.
DeleteI also use the $stores-but my fav is Ocean State Job Lot-you can find treasures of all sorts-fragrant,essential and body-as well as lg jars of coconut (carrier)oils+misters-many pure extracts. roots and herbs, incense & candles,stones-(I got a very large Himalayan Salt lamp, beautiful alter cloths, charms, bells, chimes and statues, I could go on and on, check it out if you have one! :)
ReplyDeleteIs it a metaphysical store?
DeleteNo. They have food, toys, towels, bedding, bath and beauty products and just about everything else just cheaper. The site is http://oceanstatejoblot.com/
DeleteThank you for sharing!
DeleteHi. I know someone who is using crystals against me to break up my marriage. How do I protect us from this?
ReplyDeleteTry a protection spell or make a witch bottle with rusty nails, razor blades, and bent needles. Try doing a love potion to keep your lover swell. Take a pair of their shoes and nail then to the bottom of your house so they can't leave. I know this is late, but I hope this helped!
ReplyDeleteI know a friend who would benifit from a protection spell bottle, I have read alot about them and all have different ingredients, what is the best for me to make him one
ReplyDeleteThere are several methods you could employ to make a protection spell bottle. I would use a mix of herbs and crystal chips with a sigil inscribed on a small piece of paper that is also placed in the bottle. Easily purchased and cheap herbs for protection include cinnamon, rosemary, and sage. Crystals that are associated with protection and low-cost include onyx, jet, tourmaline, and other black crystal. Black Tourmaline is my person favorite. Create the sigil yourself so it has more power. Combine the ingredients, fill them with intent, and seal the bottle. If you want, decorate it to add a little extra magic. I hope you are successful in your pursuits! Thanks for reading.
DeleteAs far as picture frames at Dollar Tree go. I'd say no thank you. Only because everyone I have gotten looks fine with the wrapping covering it. The second you take it off the whole lower corners are crushed. I'd say go to Wal Mart and get one of their less expensive frames.
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame! I'm so sorry you haven't had success with the frames from Dollar Tree. All the frames I have bought have been in great condition. In fact, I just bought 8 of them for my classroom. They are flimsy to be sure, but they get the job done! I know that several Dollar Trees are including a $5 aisle. I wonder if you'd have better luck with those frames.
DeleteThanks for this write up. it's refreshing to know in order to practice one just needs to apply more creativity rather than necessarily make expensive purchases.I totally get Epsom salts, Himalayan pink salt, and 7 day dollar candle from there. This makes practicing daily spell-crafting and magic even more consistent and doable. Insightful and useful posts. Thanks
ReplyDeleteOf course! I really feel like modern witchcraft hates poor people and it shouldn't. Witchcraft was for the poor and disenfranchised. You don't need expensive tools. If you can't make it or find it outside, then you can probably buy it cheaply at Dollar Tree. Haha!
Delete0you know epsoms salt is not a salt at all..
ReplyDeleteMagnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) is classified as a mineral salt. Sodium chloride is just one of many 'salts' that exists in the known world. A little chemistry goes a long way my friend!
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