Make a Homemade Harry Potter Wizard Wand For Kids

Customize and make your very own personal Magic Wand! These homemade Wizard Wands are made from chopsticks and hot glue. This craft is not only perfect for your Halloween Costume but also for pretend play.

Make a Homemade Harry Potter Wizard Wand For Kids

All month long, my kids have been on a magical journey. It all began by allowing them to watch their very first Harry Potter Movie, the Sorcerer’s Stone. And of course, I had to make them a Realistic Homemade Wizard wand of their own.

It will be a long time before I will allow them to watch the other movies, much too scary for their little eyes. But in the meantime, I love just watching them use their imaginations. They have been walking around with my wooden cooking spoons as wands. Much too funny to watch.

I wanted to make something special for them. So, I sat down in my “craft” room and did some brainstorming. I came up with up-cycling chopsticks with hot glue. They came out so cute. And your Homemade Wizard Wands will too.

This is where your creativity will come into play. Make them your own and based on your child’s personality.

What You Will Need To Make Your Own Wizards Wand

• Hot Glue Gun
• Chopsticks – check your Dollar Store
• Embellishments, such as plastic beads, googly eyes, wire, beads on a string, rubber band, etc
• Ohuhu Markers

Tips for Creating These Wands

If you don’t have any chopsticks, head outside and gather some sticks. When outdoors, look for sticks that are nice and straight and not too thin. It doesn’t matter if they have some bumps and knots — these can add to the character!

I have tried a variety of markers, from Sharpies to school grand markers for this craft. The only ones I have found that do not bleed onto the skin after drying is Ohuhu Markers. Remember, the wand (or stick) chooses the wizard.

Wand Design Ideas

Whether you want to know how to make a Harry Potter wand or you just want to make a cool Halloween costume prop, this craft tutorial will give you the basics on creating your own unique wand.

With a variety of embellishments, your imagination can create a special and unique wand and give it a more realistic look.

Let’s Get Started – Step-by-Step Instructions

Please note there are printable instructions available at the bottom of this post. You are going to want to be very careful after all; you are using hot glue.

STEP ONE: First, heat your hot glue gun.

STEP TWO: Start with the base of your wand. Using hot glue, cover the base with hot glue. See the photo below. You will be adding strips or lines of hot glue on your chopsticks. When you have completely made it around the “top” portion stop.

Only one coating will be needed.

STEP THREE: Switch to the bottom portion. This is the fun part. I like to layer hot glue on the bottom portion. Once the glue is to the point of stabilization (or no movement) repeat the steps above again.

Typically, three times. Twirling as you go. The hot glue will do its own thing with your guidance. This will make the handle. Twirl, Twirl, Twirl. See the photo above.

STEP FOUR: This time, right after your last layer of hot glue, add any embellishments to bling your wand out. Let completely set (roughly 5 to 7 minutes).

Always be careful when using a hot glue gun. 

STEP FIVE: Bringing your wand to life is as simple as using Ohuhu markers. These are the best markers for coloring over hot glue. Once the marker dries on your wand, it will not rub off. In years past, I have used Sharpie marker and found the marker all over my hands.

The fun part is deciding on what colors to use on your wand. There are so many different colors.

This step took me about 5 minutes to complete. I wasn’t being too particular. I also colored over the embellishments. Your end product will look similar to the very first image. This whole process for 2 wands took roughly 30 minutes to complete.

This wizard wand will be fun for kids of all ages. For little ones, they can squish away, helping to develop their fine motor skills. For teenagers, it is a fun project that allows them to create their own personalized wands using decorative elements.

The fun and creativity are endless. It is time to let the magic begin with the wonderful people in your lives! Here are a few Harry Potter spells to get you started.

Make Your Own Wizard Wand Printable Instructions

Whether you’re making a costume for Book Week or Halloween, planning a Harry Potter-themed birthday party, or your kids just want to have fun playing as little witches, wizards, or magicians, these wands are just what you need.

Making this spooky season craft project at home is not only fun but a great way to save you money. No need to go out and purchase a wizard wand-making Craft kit when you can gather your supplies from home and make it yourself.

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