Learn how to make Harry Potter Magic Wands in just 15 minutes with limited supplies you already have in your craft stash; a glue gun, and paint. Upcycle those packages of wooden chopsticks that come with the takeout into a wand worthy of your favorite witch and wizard.
Recreate that special trip to Olivander's and let the wand choose the wizard! Plus download a Free Printable Beginner's Guide to Wand Motions chart when you scroll down this post.
Upcycled Chopstick Harry Potter Magic Wands
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What do you need to Make Harry Potter Wands?
- Wooden Chopsticks – FREE with takeout!
- Americana by DecoArt Acrylic Craft Paint – Dark Chocolate and Honey Brown; Burnt Umber and Milk Chocolate; Graphite and Neutral Grey; Raw Umber and Mississippi Mud
- Foam Sanding Block – Dollar Tree
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Tree
- Basecoat Paintbrush Set – DecoArt
- A Beginner's Guide to Wand Motions download below
How to Create 15-Minute Magic Wands?
STEP ONE
To begin the Harry Potter Magic Wands, gather all supplies. Remove the wooden chopsticks from their paper wrapper and separate them into two pieces. Sand any rough edges with a foam sanding block. I recently discovered these foam sanding blocks at Dollar Tree and they are perfect for crafting with the kiddos!
STEP TWO
Using a glue gun and glue sticks, create a pattern at the larger end of the wooden chopstick. To retain the integrity of your pattern, rotate the chopstick slowly as the glue sets up. Either hot glue or low temp glue will work for this project. Use stripes, drips, and polka dots, and let your imagination run wild!
STEP THREE
Layer the glue to make patterns and create a chunky, thick handle. The fun part of this craft is that each wand will be totally unique. The wooden chopsticks are tapered at the end making them the perfect base for wands!
STEP FOUR
Basecoat each wand with Raw Umber, Graphite, Burnt Umber, or Dark Chocolate acrylic craft paint. Make sure to get into all the nooks and crannies of the glue design. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary. Set aside to dry. I love Americana Acrylics from DecoArt because they have one-coat coverage on most surfaces.
STEP FIVE
Dry brush the Raw Umber wand with Milk Chocolate, the Graphite wand with Neutral Grey, the Burnt Umber wand with Mississippi Mud, and the Dark Chocolate wand with Honey Brown acrylic craft paints. To dry brush, dip just the tip of the bristles of a dry paintbrush in the acrylic craft paint, and then lightly brush on the wand hitting only the raised areas. This will highlight the wand and give it depth.
For durability, you can seal the wands with a spray-on clear sealer (in a well-ventilated area) or brush on a decoupage medium.
Free Harry Potter Beginner's Guide to Wand Motions Printable
Download and print the Beginner's Guide to Wand Motions below and practice, practice, practice!
Quick and Easy Harry Potter Magic Wands
Upcycle those takeout chopsticks to create a magical accessory that is personalized for every wizard. Perfect for a birthday party activity or a goodie bag surprise! Remember that the wand chooses the wizard! This is a fun family craft activity to create in just about 15 minutes with limited supplies. Add a personal touch to your wand with creative colors of paint, glitter, and even jewels.
Create magical Hogwarts House Tie Bookmarks from easy-to-use Kunin Felt and free patterns. The best way to hold your place while reading the Harry Potter book series is to show your house pride by making a quick and easy Hogwarts School Tie Bookmark.
The magic of Harry Potter has enchanted me from the first words I read, so I went about capturing the mystery and enchantment in Four Magical Harry Potter Free Printable Quotes.
Additional Harry Potter Free Printables and Crafts
Below are more projects created by some of my craftiest designer friends. We are participating in the Team Creative Crafts – Harry Potter Edition. Scroll down to see all the goodness. Stop back by Saturday for all the super cool projects!
Inspiring Harry Potter Crafts
15 Minute DIY Harry Potter Wizard Wands from Beth at Creatively Beth – you are HERE!
Dark Mark Earrings from Lindsay at Artsy Fartsy Mama
Free Printable Harry Potter House Crest Bookmarks from Liz at Liz on Call
DIY Hedwig Owl Plush Stuffie from Debra at Debra Quartermain Designs
How to Make a Harry Potter Inspired Coffee Sign from Blanca at Creativities Galore
Free Harry Potter Color by Number Printables from Heather at Homemade Heather
DIY Cornish Pixie Jars with Printable Tags from Beth at Creatively Beth – that's ME!
Stenciled Muggle Quote from Lindsay at Artsy Fartsy Mama
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