1. Collect a suitable branch. Pick one that you like the most. Some people choose the wood very carefully for its special meaning or properties. Some people used wood from floor some people use live wood and ask tree if its ok.
2. Cut the wand to a suitable size. Cut the wand to a length that reaches from your middle finger to your elbow. The wand can be cut to any size you wish. I find around 14/16 inches good to start.
3. Scrape all the bark off it. Using sharp knife remove bark, depending on the type of bark a potato peeler works great too.
4. Drying - I normally dry mine in window in sunshine with some herbs. Normally I leave in window for 3 days. The branch can still be 'bent' into shape when drying if you require less or more straightness.
5. Now it dry its ready to whittle into shape.
Using sharp knife cut away most of the wood not needed. Also nows good time to drill small hole though wood if you want to add ribbons etc.
6. Now using no.60 sandpaper smooth down into shape you like.
going down length of wood rub away with course sandpaper to get it close to desired shape.
7. Finish off with no.150 sandpaper - for smooth finish.
This wand is complete as far as adding your personal things.
Decoration is only limited by what your imagination can think. So many options here. If you like it add it.
I use runes
pentagrams
symbols
ribbons (Various colors)
Even little bells from craft shop work really well
After you finished your wand - I use bees wax to rub into it and protect it somewhat.
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