{"product_id":"the-psychograph-limited-edition-the-witching-hour-spirit-communication-dial-pre-order","title":"The Psychograph | Limited Edition “The Witching Hour” Spirit Communication Dial | Pre-Order","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePRE-ORDER: PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a handcrafted pre-order with an estimated production time of approximately 4–5 BUSINESS WEEKS from the date of purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each Psychograph is individually created from start to finish and requires considerable time to burn, stain, detail, fit, finish, and test. Orders completed sooner will ship as soon as they are ready, but \u003cstrong\u003eplease purchase with the expectation of the full 4–5 business week creation window.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping is included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handcrafted modern interpretation of the nineteenth-century \u003cstrong\u003ePsychograph, or Dial Planchette\u003c\/strong\u003e, a spirit communication instrument associated with American Spiritualist Hudson Tuttle. Built upon a substantial 12-inch Baltic birch round, it features a separate 7-inch rotating wooden dial whose pointed index moves across a stationary field of letters, numbers, and responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWitching Hour Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e draws upon the celestial imagery of midnight and the liminal hours, with crescent moons, stars, and radiating forms hand-burned throughout the instrument. Deep metallic blue and \u003cstrong\u003egreen-gold color-shifting metallic detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e move against darkened wood, with the green-gold finish appearing more green or more gold depending upon lighting and viewing angle. An oval \u003cstrong\u003enatural labradorite cabochon\u003c\/strong\u003e rests beneath the dial's prominent 12 o'clock index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLimited Edition of Five\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Witching Hour Psychograph is a \u003cstrong\u003eclosed edition of only five individually handcrafted pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 1\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e, shown in the listing photographs and video, is the completed edition example and has sold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour pre-order positions are available: \u003cstrong\u003eNos. 2\/5 through 5\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition numbers are assigned in order of purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is created individually from start to finish upon order, not batch-produced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-orders are expected to ship within approximately 4–5 business weeks of purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are labor-intensive handcrafted instruments and may require the full stated production period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders completed sooner will ship as soon as they are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is permanently marked with its individual edition number and year, and the rotating dial is correspondingly marked to its numbered base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity and insurance valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e accompany each numbered piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce all five have been created, the Witching Hour limited edition will be permanently closed and will not be reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood grain, burn characteristics, stain absorption, hand-painted details, and stone characteristics will vary between pieces. The photographs establish the \u003cstrong\u003eedition design\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a promise of machine-identical reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Witching Hour Psychograph will feature a natural oval labradorite cabochon. Labradorite varies naturally in size, coloration, inclusions, and flash. The stone shown on No. 1\/5 displays prominent gold and green flash; subsequent pieces will feature individually selected stones that may display predominantly blue flash or other natural variations and will not match the photographed stone exactly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese natural and handcrafted variations ensure that every numbered Psychograph remains an individual object within the shared edition design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause each pre-order reserves a place within this closed edition and production begins specifically for that order, pre-orders are final and cannot ordinarily be canceled or refunded once placed, except where otherwise required by applicable law. Please review the production timeframe, listing information, and shop policies carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the Psychograph Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the familiar talking board, the Psychograph reverses the arrangement: the communication field remains stationary while the central dial rotates beneath lightly resting fingertips, allowing its pointed index to indicate letters, numbers, or responses arranged around the board. Hudson Tuttle's method specifically addressed solitary use as a valid mode of practice, and this instrument supports both solo and group sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStructure and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stationary \u003cstrong\u003e12-inch base\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the full alphabet, numerical sequence, and responses including \u003cstrong\u003eYES, NO, GOOD BYE, and DON'T KNOW\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by celestial ornament inspired by the Witching Hour theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove it rests a separate \u003cstrong\u003e7-inch rotating wooden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually fitted with a concealed low-friction mechanism for centered, free movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Witching Hour dial features a radial celestial composition of crescent moons, stars, and radiating forms centered around lunar imagery and a natural labradorite cabochon. A prominent index at 12 o'clock provides a clear point of reference during use. Select burned details are finished in \u003cstrong\u003edeep metallic blue and a green-gold shifting metallic\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating changing color and reflectivity as the piece moves through different light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery numbered piece is individually:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-burned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStained and finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed with metallic accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet with natural labradorite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanically fitted and aligned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTested for smooth operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermanently edition-marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRitually prepared before leaving my hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStationary base:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 12 inches in diameter, approximately 1\/2 inch thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotating dial:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 7 inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural oval labradorite; exact dimensions vary slightly between pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaltic birch base with separate wooden rotating dial; substantial wooden construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing the Psychograph\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace upon a stable, level surface. Rest fingertips lightly on the rotating dial and ask a question, allowing the dial freedom to move without directing it. Record letters sequentially as the pointed index indicates them against the stationary field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not place downward pressure upon the dial;\u003c\/strong\u003e it is designed for free movement under a light touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eillustrated instruction card\u003c\/strong\u003e with operating guidance and historical context is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePractices This Piece Supports\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical-style spirit communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolitary or shared Psychograph sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSéance and Spiritualist-inspired practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParanormal investigation and experimentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAncestral and spirit-focused work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay within occult, Spiritualist, or paranormal collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEdition Marking and Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is permanently marked on its underside with Fifth Gate Mystic maker identification, Psychograph designation, \u003cstrong\u003eWitching Hour edition identification\u003c\/strong\u003e, individual edition number, and year of creation. The rotating dial's underside is correspondingly marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003esigned Certificate of Authenticity and insurance valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e are included with every numbered piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare and Important Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperate upon a stable, level surface using light fingertip contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not place downward pressure upon the dial.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe central dial is intentionally removable and may be carefully lifted and replaced when necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with care to preserve the finish, mechanical components, stone, and metallic detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid prolonged moisture, extreme heat, and open flame. Wipe gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors may vary slightly due to lighting, monitor settings, natural wood variation, the color-shifting character of the metallic finishes, and the natural flash of labradorite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural labradorite varies from stone to stone. Size, shape, coloration, inclusions, and flash will differ slightly. The stone pictured on No. 1\/5 is representative of the material used but is not representative of the exact flash pattern buyers of subsequent edition numbers will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListing photographs and video show the completed No. 1\/5 Witching Hour Psychograph. Remaining pre-orders will each receive the next individually handcrafted and numbered piece within the edition and are subject to the approximately 4–5 business week creation window.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003emodern handcrafted interpretation of a historical form\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not an original nineteenth-century artifact or an exact reproduction of a surviving Hudson Tuttle Psychograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll metaphysical and spiritual descriptions are presented within the context of historical tradition and personal practice. No guarantees of spirit communication or specific outcomes are made. Please refer to shop policies for complete details.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly the Psychograph and accompanying materials described in this listing are included. 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