Bells
Bells are a multi-purpose magickal tool of ancient provenance and international use. They are incorporated into a variety of spells:
*Fertility spells(a bell won't "work" without the clapper inside it)
*Spirit-summoning spells
*Space-cleansing spells
*Healing spells
Church bells derive from magickal use, not the other way around.
Bells are crafted from many materials: silver and iron are considered most auspicious, especially for protection, fertility and healing. In addition, bells intended to do double-service as amulets may be crafted for symbolic use: thus bells are found in the shape of pinecones, cats and frogs.
In some Asian traditions, having been well used, bells are then melted down and the resulting metal used to create other magick toods, such as ritual cups and plates. The grease from large bells, such as church bell, may also be scraped out and use as a componenet of banishing and hexing spells. It is a frequent componenet of Goofer Dust.