Below are a few of many Spirit Boards I crafted to communicate with a spirit guide. My preferred pendulum is a crystal teardrop on a silver chain with a protective Pentagram amulet. There are many reasons for using a Talking Board, they can be helpful in the same way a Tarot reading is used to learn more about events or people in your life.
My “Talking Boards” are hand painted on solid wood and enchanted when made. I preserved them in heavy resin over a blessing embossed on the bottom. You should add a felt base to protect tabletops.
There is a lot of mis-information about Talking Boards, so study them well before making or trying one. Never use a talking board without having first invoked a protection spell.