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This homemade wand craft goes perfectly with our spell book craft.

The first step is gathering sticks. If your kids are stick collectors like my son, there will be an entire pile of them in the yard that you can use. They’ve already picked out the best of the best!

When selecting which sticks to use, don’t choose anything too perfect. The knobs, curves, and imperfections are perfect for giving your wizard wands a rustic feel.

Try to find sticks with tight bark. If the bark is loose and falls off easily when you touch it, then the paint and other decorations may flake off. If you like the shape of that stick, then try to remove the bark before starting.

Also, don’t be afraid to pile on layers of hot glue. This will help you sculpt your wand – especially the handle. It can make parts of your wand wider or make jewels look deep set. Get creative with using different materials too.

If you don’t want to (or are unable to) use sticks collected from outside, you can use wooden dowel rods or even pencils instead.

How to Make and Paint a Wand

Cover your table with newspaper or crafting paper to protect the work area from paint and hot glue.

Using the hot glue gun, apply glue to the bottom ⅓ of the stick to make the handle. Apply the glue around the stick several times to add texture and grip.

Close up of using hot glue gun to create wand handle and attach craft gems to the stick.

Attach gems to the wand handle using hot glue. Next, change the shape and design of the rest of the wand using hot glue as needed.

Paint the handle and the top of the wand in your desired color. Set aside for a few minutes to dry.

Using paint brush to paint the wand handle black for DIY project
Give your wand an antique look by lightly brushing metallic paint over raised areas on your wand. Set aside for a few minutes to dry.

Use Mod podge and glitter to add a bit of sparkle to your wand (optional)

Add embellishments with gems, ribbon, rope and suede, then let the wands dry overnight. To speed drying time up, use a hairdryer if you are in a hurry to use magic!