Introduction: How to Make a Wooden Wand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wand
I made a wooden wand which I intended to use as part of a Halloween costume(dressed as a wizard).
This instructable will show you how to make one yourself.
I made a wooden wand which I intended to use as part of a Halloween costume(dressed as a wizard).
This instructable will show you how to make one yourself.
Step 1: Materials
-wood(I used maple because it's my favourite wood to work with, and it looks good.)
-knife/knives
-saw(not shown, optional)
-sandpaper(optional, if you have a sharp knife and can carve without leaving behind burs, and don't mind the look of knife marks)
-knife/knives
-saw(not shown, optional)
-sandpaper(optional, if you have a sharp knife and can carve without leaving behind burs, and don't mind the look of knife marks)
Step 2: Collecting Wood
Go find a branch you would like to take from a tree, or a stick off the ground.
Don't take more than you need, and make sure the wood isn't rotten(if it's from the ground)
Don't take more than you need, and make sure the wood isn't rotten(if it's from the ground)
Step 3: Remove the Bark From the Wood.
peel the bark off right away if you harvested a branch from a tree, and carve it as soon as possible to reduce the amount of cracks in the wood.
If you have a branch or stick that the bark won't peel off of, scrape it off with a knife.
If you have a branch or stick that the bark won't peel off of, scrape it off with a knife.
Step 4:
carve the wood into the shape you want.
Step 5: Add Symbols to Your Wand
Add symbols and runes to your wand(if you want to). I used a V-groove to carve them in, a knife would work just as well if you have a steady hand. Here are some Wikipedia pages with information on runes, and other symbols:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Futhark
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runic_magic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futhorc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Younger_Futhark
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Futhark
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runic_magic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Futhorc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Younger_Futhark
Step 6: Finishing!
sand your wand, and apply stain if you wish. you may also add different colour paints, and glue on stones, beads, etc.