Personalized DIY Harry Potter Wands {Fun Halloween Crafts!}
These DIY Harry Potter wands use everyday supplies found around the house or in your backyard to create a fun Halloween craft for kids. Here’s how to make your own Harry Potter wands ready for lots of exciting Harry Potter spells!
Add some magic into the air with this fun and exciting Harry Potter wand! The best part about this easy Halloween craft is it’s perfect for all ages. Kids will love pretending they’re casting their favorite Harry Potter spell…TBH, adults will enjoy this too.
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As a family of Griffyndors (could we be anything else?!), we can’t get enough of Harry Potter. I’m pretty sure I’ve lost track of the number of movie marathons we’ve had… not to mention how many times I’ve read the books cover to cover.
We even like to joke that my daughter Lily was named after Lily Potter (even though she’s not!) LOL.
When the thought came about to make our very own DIY Harry Potter wands, naturally I had to get the whole family involved!
We got outside, picked the best sticks we could find, and got crafty! Everyone customized their wand to best suit them and before long, you could swear there was actual real magic floating around!
Rest assured this craft is not only fun to make but will keep kids occupied for a while as they’re running around casting their own Harry Potter spells! They swish, flick, and chant “wingardium leviosa” and you almost believe it’s real!
They might even imagine they’re running around Hogwarts with Harry, Hermione, and Ron. 😉
DIY Harry Potter wands supplies:
What I loved most about this Halloween craft, is that you likely have everything you need already around your home (assuming you’re a bit crafty, of course!). Here are all the supplies you will need for these DIY Harry Potter wands:
- 6 sticks in your desired width and length
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Paint colors of choice
- Modge Podge
- Gems
- Glitter
- Ribbon
- Rope
- Suede
How to make DIY Harry Potter wands:
- Gather up your supplies and prep your craft area with newspaper to protect your workspace.
- Start by using the hot glue gun to apply glue on the bottom third of the stick to make the handle. Make sure to apply it in several layers to add some fun texture and grip!
- Add some gems with the hot glue gun and adjust the shape of the wand as needed.
- Paint the handle and top of the wand in the desired color, then set aside for a few minutes to allow time to dry.
- Lightly brush over the raised areas with metallic paint to give an antique look. Then, set aside for a few minutes to dry.
- Apply some modge podge and glitter to add a bit of sparkle as desired.
- Finish it off by embellishing the wands with fun gems, ribbon, rope, and suede.
- Allow the DIY harry potter wands to dry overnight or use a hairdryer if you’re in a hurry!
That’s all there is to it! Now you and your kids can run around pretending to cast real Harry Potter spells with these wands.
You can customize these any way you like and make all kinds of different wands to enjoy!
Want to keep the DIYs going strong through the holidays? Try out an idea from my collection of DIY Christmas gifts!
FAQ about making DIY Harry Potter wands
Naturally, you might have a few questions about making these fun wands! I’ve gathered a few practical and a few fun questions for you below. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to me 🙂 Or we could even just talk about Harry Potter lol!
How do you find the best sticks for crafting?
The best rule of thumb is to not choose anything that appears too “perfect”. The knobs and imperfections are perfect for giving these wands a rustic and vintage feel.
But be sure to choose sticks that have tight bark! You don’t want your DIY Harry Potter Wands to flake and fall apart after you spent so much time on them.
How can I create the best texture for my Harry Potter wands?
There is no one way to to sculpt your Harry Potter wands so have fun with it! Use the hot glue gun to create fun new textures and shapes and add as many layers as you want. You can make jewels look deep set or even make certain areas wider than other!
How long are Harry Potter wands?
If you’re wanting to make your DIY Harry Potter wands to be as ‘real’ as possible, the standard length is deemed to be in the range of 9-14″.
While longer wands may feel good in the hands of a taller individual, it’s important to account for personality type and style of magic as well. There are many factors to consider when choosing your wand length!
What are Harry Potter wands made of?
Harry Potter wands are made from a variety of different woods. Have fun with this and try to find sticks from a tree made from a particular type of wood!
Some options include cedar, cherry, pine, maple, walnut, alder, chestnut, english oak, and many others. Each type of wood has its own unique powers so choose wisely!
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Supplies
- 6 sticks in your desired width and length
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Paint colors of choice
- Modge Podge
- Gems
- Glitter
- Ribbon
- Rope
- Suede
Instructions
- Gather up your supplies and prep your craft area with newspaper to protect your workspace.
- Start by using the hot glue gun to apply glue on the bottom third of the stick to make the handle. Make sure to apply it in several layers to add some fun texture and grip!
- Add some gems with the hot glue gun and adjust the shape of the wand as needed.
- Paint the handle and top of the wand in the desired color, then set aside for a few minutes to allow time to dry.
- Lightly brush over the raised areas with metallic paint to give an antique look. Then, set aside for a few minutes to dry.
- Apply some modge podge and glitter to add a bit of sparkle as desired.
- Finish it off by embellishing the wands with fun gems, ribbon, rope, and suede.
- Allow the DIY harry potter wands to dry overnight or use a hairdryer if you're in a hurry!
Tania Griffis is an accomplished writer, blogger, and interior designer with a Journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma. She started her popular blog, Run to Radiance, in 2011, demonstrating her design expertise through the personal remodeling of six houses to millions of readers across the globe.
Tania also owns The Creative Wheelhouse, a respected ghostwriting agency for bloggers, further showcasing her talent for creating engaging and informative content.
