Harry Potter DIY- Wands

"Accio Wand!" Don't you wish you could say that and your very own Ollivander's wand appears in the palm of your hand. Today I'm going to show you how to recreate those sought after wands right here! Enjoy! 

Step One- Accio Materials! 

• A dowel (or stick)
• A saw (or other cutting tool)
• Paint & brush (acrylic basics)
• Glue Gun (+ Glue sticks)
• Craft Varnish (or clear nail polish)
• A gem (optional)

Step Two- Cutting the Dowel

Measure dowel to the length you want, mark with pencil and cut (I cut to 12 inches). If you find you need to, like I did, use a bit of sandpaper on the end that was cut.

Step Three- Create YOUR Wand

This is the fun part! Take your hot glue and create a "handle" on one end of the dowel. Then, if you want, you can continue to create a design up the rest of the wand. This step is really up to you. After all, "the wand chooses the wizard."

When the glue is cooled, but still mold-able you can roll the handle in the palm of your hand to smooth it out. 

Also, this would be a good time to add texture by using beads, gems, etc.  

Step Four- Paint Your Wand

Now is the time to choose the color you want your wand to be. Once you have a color of choice, go ahead a paint the entire wand that color. 

If you want, you can add a sealant to your wand after your paint has dried. This will help the paint and glue to last longer and your overall wand will be more durable. I've also heard that clear nail polish will do the job, however I have never tried that myself.

Remember to be creative and create the wand the best suits you! 

-The Golden Snitch