A practical consideration on using the elixir on talismans

[HA 86]

I often wonder when, for instance, in "Emblems and Mode of Use" an example is used, "smear the Elixir on a gold coin, or ring", wouldn't it leave an undesirable film over a piece of gold jewelry? Would cleaning it off after the operation remove the effect?

[Jim Eshelman]

When Crowley died, there were several talismans found in his effects that looked pretty messed up. So yeah, that's certainly possible.

I guess the lesson is that, in that particular system, having a talisman stay looking good wasn't as important as other things.

Consider that in VIII° work, some practices have you masturbating on your Enochian tablets. It is no surprise that, in time, these start... attracting things.