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How does one make a wooden wand easily and quickly? Some wands online can cost a lot of money, but you can make one for free here!



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    First, find a good tree and find a branch that is kind of thick but not huge.
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    Next, cut it off at about a meter long (If the branch is under a meter long, leave it and find another)
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    Work out which color you want it to be, you may want it just brown or just a plain wooden white color.
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    Once you have worked out how long it will be, (Between 20 and 40 centimeters is good) start to whittle away until you have the right shape and thickness of your liking. (Knives are good for whittling)
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    If you want a different colored wand, (Some branches once whittle will turn white or plain brown) find some varnish of your liking (Or paint) and paint or varnish all over the wand.
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    You are now finished! Please check tips and warnings before trying to build.


  • Pocket knives work well with whittling, as do cheese knives.
  • Once your wand is dried out, it may look absolutely terrible so try to get a few different branches from the tree you like so you don't have to do it again.
  • Wands come in all colors, almost. Red, Purple, Brown, White, There are heaps... for more realism... don't try to paint it with bright colors and make your strokes soft so it doesn't look crumby at the end.


  • Be very careful of the knife whilst whittling.
  • Be aware of dangerous fumes from paints and DO NOT put your wand near your mouth and eyes

Things You'll Need

  • Branches from a good looking tree that seems sturdy and isn't dead (This works best in winter, try trees with no leaves)
  • Knife for whittling.
  • Paint/ vanish.

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Categories: Wooden Toys and Puzzle Making

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