Help with my Altar

I'm trying to set up just a basic altar and was wondering what I need most for it. It'll be about a week before I can fully set it up, but I want to knock out what I can while I have the time. Any information would be greatly appreciated :) Thank you in advance.

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your path, tradition will determine a lot of details but..

2 altar candles
image of deity
small something for burning incense
small something for burning other stuff in
bell if you like
besom if you like
small chest or box for holding tools, oils, powders, etc
athame
boline

that ought to get you started

Thank you :) now for my dirty, is a drawing ok or would maybe a small statue be better?

It is up to you! Go for what you like :) Even a drawing will do the work, as for the affectiveness of your ritual works on it, all it depends is you. There are many alternatives for tools, so you may substitute anything with another thing, which resembles the same thing.

Thank you :) I really wanted to make as many of my items as I could because I feel as if my energy would flow better seeing as how I would be putting a part of myself in everything I make. It's a lot of work, but I'm prepared to do it. I've been putting everything on hold for long enough so now I'm leaving no time for excuses as to why I can't do this.

Altar, though not mandatory, but is useful in your practise.
It's pleasant to see such dedication. Go for it! I wish you luck on your magickal journey. If you have any question, don't hesitate to mail and ask :)

Thank you very much :) you have been a great help so far and it's very much appreciated :)

I have very little on my altar. Incense burner, candles,two small bowls for salt and water.A knife for cutting herbs. There is a picture of it on my profile. But I do "dress" it at different times of the year

For the boline, is there something simple I could replace it with until I can get one?

Also for my candles, I have one black and one white, do I need to correspond my colors differently or does it matter really?