How to Make a Magick Wand From Wood

There are several ways you can make a magickthe wand from splitting as it dries out. If you are
wand out of wood and which one you chooseremoving the bark, you will be left with a rough surface
depends upon the type of wand you require. Wandswhich will require extensive sanding. You should start
fall into two main categories which are rustic andoff hand sanding with course grit and then revert to a
turned wands. Rustic wands are more natural lookingmedium grit. Finally when you use a fine grade of
while turned wands consist of straight lines and precisesandpaper the natural beauty of the wood will be
dimensions. Whichever option you choose the woodevident.
will need to be fully seasoned before commencingWhen you have sanded your wand smooth you are
work.ready to apply a suitable finish. You can use wax or oil
Only a few people know how to make a magickfinishing products. These are natural products that
wand from wood. If you do not have the necessaryenhance and protect the wood. Alternatively you can
tools, time or inclination to create your own wand thenapply wood dyes if you want to change the
do not despair. There are many online outlets thatappearance. Some people also paint their wands using
handcraft ritual tools and magick wands. Theseenamel or other wood compatible paints. This is
websites will stock numerous types of wand to caterparticularly useful if you have a specific colour in mind.
for all tastes. In the unlikely event that you do not findTurned wands are ideal for those who require a
what you are looking for then some will even create aperfectly straight, round and cylindrical tool. Branches
custom wand especially for you.used for rustic wands are not suitable for turning
Rustic wands are relatively straightforward to makehence the turned wand requires a specialist piece of
with only a small number of tools and materialswood known as a blank. This just means the wood
needed. These wands are particularly popular withhas been cut in a certain way which helps the
paganism and witchcraft. The natural shape of thecraftsman to work the material. Turning a wooden
wood is maintained which retains the unique characterwand requires specialist tools. For a start, the wood is
of the tree from which it came. All you need to sourceturned on a spinning lathe until the desired size and
is a branch that has fallen naturally from a tree. Youdimensions are attained.
can strip the bark or leave part or all of it on for aHopefully this article has provided an insight into the
contrasting effect.steps involved in crafting hand made ritual wands and
After trimming any smaller twigs, you should seal thethe tools required. You should now have a better idea
end with wax or a varnish. This will prevent the end ofof how to make a magick wand from wood.