Wizarding World Wands
Pre-Pandemic, we normally hold a super fantastical annual Hogwarts Feast; a night of full authentic Wizarding World decorations, food, activities, and wand ceremony. I will post more about the various aspects of The Feast later, but today, let me show you some handmade wants. Here are some finished wands: Remember, the wand chooses the wizard!
I love making things that look great and are functional (as functional as a magical want can be, for a muggle at least) an out of inexpensive or household material that I already have. I like to keep sustainability in mind when possible. These wands begin as either small wooden dowels or wooden chopsticks, then covered in hot glue, beads, wire, ribbon, etc. Some of these were made by me, some with the Ravenclaw Prefect Ashton. Here are some naked ones:
Next, they are painted in various layers and colors. Here are some in the process of painting:
Finishing touches are done for final details, then they are clear coated so they will last a long time. I stain paper and make tags that only go on after the wizard or witch picks their wand. Here are the finished products from the very first Hogwarts Feast
The first year, I got chosen by my wand, which is more tidy than my freshly cut bangs: