I would like to know how to make a wand

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Permalink Reply by Judy M Monteith on February 22, 2010 at 12:35pm

Just take a dead branch (that talks to you) from a tree. Measure from inside your elbow to your middle finger, which is a good length. (unless you have a preference). Dry out the wood. Then sand it until you get the finish you want. Some people leave the wood by the handle. I like it to come to a point on one end. You can carve symbols into it, or paint it (I prefer the wood) or put some oil or shellac on it. Maybe someone could be a bit more explicit but I think you get the idea. It's sort of fun to go in a wooded area looking for the right one. If I could do it, so could you!!!! BB Judy

Permalink Reply by Morgen Trinity on February 22, 2010 at 12:50pm

Thank you so much. How do I go about decorating with crystals?

Permalink Reply by Tia on February 22, 2010 at 2:24pm

On how to decorate it with crystals... i bought a crystal point and wrapped copper wire around the base of it and attached it to the wand that way...it has to be thick wire though, otherwise it won't hold. If you want other crystals, you can always get gorilla glue or something like that to adhere them to the wand. Hope that helped a little!

Permalink Reply by Morgen Trinity on February 22, 2010 at 2:49pm

That is an awesome idea, thank you so much.

Permalink Reply by DigitalDreams11 on February 23, 2010 at 12:02pm

I like the copper wrap idea! What I did was carved a shallow 'bowl' in the tip of my staff (think of it like a big wand), and just Gorilla-Glued the crystal into the groove. This way it looked like a seamless transition between crystal and staff.

Permalink Reply by Faith on February 23, 2010 at 1:24pm

Hello Morgan,
I sought your question about the wand and how to make them. Here's a link to this site that I found the most easy to make any cool looking wands. http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/features/crafts/woodwork
This is the leaky cauldron so yes it is Harry potter related but I have the most wonderful leather wrapped wand from it.

Permalink Reply by theresa_mysterious on March 22, 2010 at 7:01am

If you can....witch school has a wonderful class on introduction to wands....they give you many ideas....I loved the class...the tell you all the different woods and what they represent. I plan on making a couple it sounds like such a wonderful craft....using different woods...another idea is to make a pentacle from the copper wire and attach it or even carve it in the wand....let your imagination go wild...sometimes it takes sitting down and starting the craft before you really get creative....at least I know I am that way...have fun and enjoy....Blessed Be...Theresa_Mysterious