I would love any info on the best number of runes to make, and the type of wood. Does anyone have the ceremony that needs to be used to activate Runes?

You would consecrate them as you would any tool?  Have you worked with tools?

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Iriseyes

all I have read on Runes suggests that their power lay in the energy/spirit of the lands they came from.

The consecration begins when you ask the forest for a spare branch in which you can cut up to make Runes. Then you ask the forest/spirits/nature to bless your Runes as you construct them.
Once complete, you then ask again for wisdom and guidance in using them.

I have never been led to believe there is a specific ceremony required. Only your heartfelt requests for the Runes.

I've heard this as well. Keep the Runes in a small sachet/pouch and keep the pouch in your pocket or tied to your belt.

I've never done this, nor have I been led to believe it is necessary but I can see where this would help you develop a bond with your Runes.

Erm sorry if I repete what others have said, I don't feel like reading them.
Lol but to be honest, have you seen the wood stakes that hole a door in place when building a room?
Like they are skinny then get thick?
I took 24 of those and sawed off the very ends. Sanded, painted, blessed and so forth.
i've had them for over a year and they are keeping me from buying or making any new ones because they are so attached to me.
like it's amazing how close I am to them and there is so much more love when you are able to buff them out yourself and create uhm and such (:
they loves me ^^