How to Build and Use a Ouija Board

The Ouija board, or as some call it the "wee-gee" board has been around since the 1800's. During the late 1800's, and into the 1900's the Ouija board made it around the world being sold as a novelty item. However, history dates similar boards, and devices used for communicating with the dead as far back as 1200 B.C. Ouija boards are used to help communicate with spirits, which some refer to as a seance. Currently you can purchase Ouija boards at almost any toy store in the game department. Are they safe for children? While some people believe that the Ouija board doesn't work, others fear it for good reason. Scientifically the Ouija board can not be proven to either work or not. But how could a board, and a planchette stay popular all these years, if it just didn't work?

The best Ouija board you can own is one you make yourself. Your board, and planchette should be made out of wood. A planchette is the piece you use to communicate with. It should be a tear shape, no larger the 6" long X 4" wide. It really doesn't matter what shape it is, or the size, but the tear shape with these measurements are the easiest to read. If it is to large you will not have room on the board for it to more, and if it is to small you will not have room for your fingers. Your Ouija board should be small enough to set in your lap, yet large enough to apply all the necessary lettering. At the top left hand corner you will need the word" Yes" and the word "No" will be in the top right corner. In middle of the board you will need the entire alphabet in one straight line. By curving the alphabet like a rainbow the letters will fit better. Under the alphabet you will need to put the numbers 1 - 0. The the bottom of the board, in the middle you will need the word "Goodbye". The shape of your board doesn't matter, and you can add personal designs of your likings. The Ouija board should be sanded, and a coat of polyurethane applied. The planchette will also need felt on the bottom of it. The combination of the polyurethane and the felt will allow the planchette to move more easily around the board.