DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Magic Wand Craft

Today, we are journeying into a realm of enchantment and fantasy with our latest project, the Magic Wand Craft. This delightful and engaging activity is not just about creating a charming piece of art, it's also about kindling the magical spark within you, cultivating your creativity and imagination, and celebrating the unique individual you are.

Materials:

• Newspaper
• Tape
• Mixture of 1/2 white glue and 1/2 water OR paper mache paste
• Magical item.  Examples include sparkles, pipecleaner, feather, ribbon, piece of twisted Aluminum foil.
• Silver, gold, black, brown or grey paint or markers.

Instructions:

• In this craft, the most enchanting part is the heart of your magic wand - its magical center. You won't be able to see this magical center once the wand is complete, but you'll always know it's there, adding a sense of wonder and mystery to your creation. Your magical center could be a variety of special items such as a pipecleaner or twisted Aluminum foil (as symbolic of a unicorn tail hair), a feather (representing a Phoenix feather), or a ribbon (for a dragon heartstring).

  The magic wand crafting journey also presents an opportunity to connect with nature. You might find the magical item you need outside - a blade of grass or a feather, for instance. Or, with permission from mom or dad, you could even use a small snippet of your hair! And for an extra sprinkle of magic, feel free to add some sparkles.

  Once you've chosen your magical center, you'll roll it up tight within a piece of newspaper. Chanting magical words as you roll (like "ROLLUS ENCOMPUS") is optional, but encouraged for a full magical experience!

• Put your magical items on the edge of a 1/2 piece of newspaper and roll it up tight like a sausage.  You might want to chant a couple of magical words as you roll (ROLLUS ENCOMPUS, for example).
• Take a look at the length of your wand.  If you like it, great!  If it's too long, take scissors and trim in down (every wand is different!).
• Tape the newspaper sausage tightly so it doesn't unroll as you work.  Put tape over the two ends so your magical items don't fall out.
• Take 1 inch x 6 inch (ish) strips of newspaper and dip them in the paper mache paste OR water/glue mixture.  Wrap them tightly around the newspaper sausage.
• Let your wand dry.
• Paint the wand your chosen color (or color with markers).  You can also dip the tip in white glue and then coat with silver or gold sparkles.

Part of the magic of creating your own wand craft lies in drawing inspiration from the wands wielded by your favorite characters in popular fantasy franchises. If you're a fan of Harry Potter, you know that each character's wand is as unique as they are, embodying their personality and their journey within the story. From Harry's simple holly and phoenix feather wand, to Hermione's elegant vine wood and dragon heartstring wand, or even Dumbledore's formidable elder wand, each one carries a story and symbolism of its own. Studying these famous wands and seeking to replicate them in your craft can bring an extra layer of joy and personalization to your project. It also allows you to feel more connected to these characters, and to bring a little bit of the magic of their world into your own. Of course, while you might start with a goal of replicating these wands, remember that your craft is an expression of your own creativity. Don't be afraid to put your own twist on these designs, creating a wand that combines elements of your favorite fictional wands with aspects that are uniquely you.

This activity is more than a craft; it's an adventure, an exploration of your imagination, and a celebration of your creativity. So let's start our magical journey and create a wand that's as unique and special as you are!"

Happy crafting!
Leanne

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