Axis of Hope - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

"Raven Moon" prayer wheel

How are AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheels used?: AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheels are used to celebrate marriages, births, anniversaries, watershed birthdays, life-course changes, and family reunions. They are used for memorials, meditation or simply as decorative sculpture. AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheels are placed in churches of many denominations, health clinics, hospice centers, law offices, parks, libraries, and ecological restoration sites to encourage mindfulness and community goodwill. These prayer wheels are also used as funerary urns to hold sacred a beloved's ashes, or written memorials and photos of their life. Regardless of the use, people tell us AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheels bring them solace and encourage positive change. We hope they bring you peace, harmony, compassion, and healing with each revolution. (Please see Prayer Wheels: Uses / Gift Ideas)
How is a prayer wheel made?: Each AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheel is sculpted of stoneware or porcelain clay that has been "thrown" on a spinning potter's wheel in several parts. Once assembled, the vessel's surface is carved and inscribed with images. Next it is burnished with iron oxides or glazes and kiln-fired to 2,300 degrees F. to make a long-lasting, durable wheel of heirloom quality. Finally it is bolted to a metal turntable with quality bearings, allowing it to revolve easily with a gentle push of the hand. (Please see Artist's Story: Chris's Studio)
How do I display and care for my AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheel?: The prayer wheels can be displayed inside, or outside if protected from a combination of water saturation and freezing weather. Your prayer wheel can be cleaned with mild soap and warm water. The turntable to which the vessel is bolted is made of cast iron. Therefore care should be taken to paint over any scratches that occur to prevent rust.

"Storm Ravens Wedding"
prayer wheel

Where do I find AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheels?: Prayer wheels may be purchased from the artist's current inventory in his AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheel Gallery either online or by appointment at his studio. You may also purchase AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheels through various galleries featuring his work.
Can I help design my own AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheel?: Custom designed wheels can be made to fit the needs of any location and to evoke your particular prayers, dreams and meditations.
What is the price range of an AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheel?: Prices depend on the size of the prayer wheel and the complexity of the imagery. Prices range from $250 to more than $4000.
How do I order an AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheel?: You can contact Chris directly by email, or call him at (360) 734-9472 to purchase any of his current work or to discuss creating a custom prayer wheel.
How do I pay for an AXIS OF HOPE^TM Prayer Wheel?: We accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover or Money Orders.