Taking your time to let that glue cool before adding more is key. Often, I’ll google “Harry Potter wands” and look at pictures of the “real” versions for inspiration, but you don’t need to. Take your time and do a little bit at a time, letting the glue dry as you twist the stick around with the hot glue, letting it cool in the shape that you want before moving on to add more. Heat up that glue gun, and get started gluing! This part really is fun. Again, totally unnecessary, but it makes for a nice touch. This picture above shows the difference between the cut/sanded ends vs natural ends. We haven’t done this in years past, and it’s not necessary, but it looks nice. This will just round the “pointing” end a bit and make it look more authentic. Start (if you want) by carving down the very end of each stick and sanding and smoothing it down a bit. (This picture doesn’t show any of the optional supplies) Instructions: Step 1: They are SUPER easy and fun to make, and the kids can help! What you’ll need:Ĭlear gloss acrylic spray paint (also optional) I know I can’t be the only Potter nerd out there. The wands I made for them when these pictures were taken (two years ago) have since broken, and we’re really missing them! So I’ve been crafting up a storm and I thought maybe I’d share with all of you how to make these Harry Potter knockoff wands. I’ve sewn them Hogwarts robes, and made Harry Potter wands, which actually they (okay, we ) play with all year long. I’ve even brainwashed my children into Harry Potter fandom, by encouraging them to dress up like characters from the books for Halloween. (Because, hello, wizards and witches and magic.)

In fact, I’m a huge Harry Potter nerd year round, but during Fall, my passion for all things Potter is magnified. Usually when someone mentions the Fall season, what comes to mind for me is: everything pumpkin (from decor to dessert to smells, and more), falling leaves, sweaters, hot cocoa, fuzzy socks, cozy rainy afternoons in front of a fire, pulling out my yarn work, digging up my hot, yummy soup recipes, and Harry Potter everything – Harry Potter wands, Harry Potter costumes, Harry Potter games, Harry Potter treats…

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