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.
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)
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)
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.
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
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.

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4 Comments
6 years ago
I am a MAJOR Harry Potter fan, so seeing this was like a breath of fresh air. We already have ALL the materials, so it's "free", like, I didn't need to buy a wand online. Plus this is more fun because I can do it with my dad.
I also wrote down all the steps on a piece of paper, so I can see it at home.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! (=
11 years ago on Step 5
yes it would, but if you have a dremel with a super fine carving point tip you carve out first and then burn, not as quick but the result looks a little better
11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you very much, this is exactly what I have been after to make my own wand. (=
11 years ago on Step 5
Would a wood burning tool be suitable for this step also?