Is there a help menu hidden away somewhere in the game that I haven't found which lists the various shapes needed to craft various kinds of weapons, glyphs, and talismans?
I know that there were handy diagrams in the books that were used as part of the crafting tutorials at the Sheriff's Office and in the Fortune Tellers House, but is there any way I can pull those up for reference now, long after having done those quests? I can't even go back to those locations and look at the books anymore.
Best Answer
You can check out theses images in the journal (finished quest). For full information about crafting, shapes and much more i recommend this resource:
http://yokaiblog.wikidot.com/guides:craft-patterns