You can find our Wizard Wands made from paper HERE. But, you can also make pretend play DIY Harry Potter Wizard Wands from Chopsticks! This easy tutorial will show you exactly what to do for this totally fun kids craft! This post contains affiliate links.
Upcycle leftover takeout chopsticks to create a magical accessory that is personalized to every wizard with just a few supplies. This activity is perfect for a birthday party activity, craft club, or goodie bag! Plus, don’t forget to download your free copy of A Beginners Guide to Wand Motions!
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What do you need to make DIY Harry Potter Wizard Wands from Chopsticks?
- Wooden Chopsticks
- Sandpaper
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paintbrush
- Acrylic Craft Paint – 3-4 colors with at least 1 light and 1 dark tone in a variety of browns, greys, or blacks
Download The Beginner’s Guide to Wand Motions
How do you make DIY Harry Potter Wizard Wands from Chopsticks?
Remove the wooden chopsticks from their paper wrapper and separate. Sand any rough edges with sandpaper.
Using a glue gun and glue sticks, create a pattern at the larger end of the wooden chop stick. To retain the integrity of your pattern, rotate the chop stick slowly as the glue sets up. Either hot glue or low temp glue will work for this project.
Layer the glue to make patterns and create a chunky handle. The fun part of this craft is that each wand will be totally unique.E
Basecoat each wand with a dark brown, charcoal grey, or black 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.
Dry brush the wands using a lighter tone of brown, or grey acrylic craft paint. 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 decoupage style medium.
Add a personal touch to your wand with creative colors of paint, glitter, and jewels.
Download and print the BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO WAND MOTIONS and practice, practice, practice!
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Harry Potter Wizard Wands from Chopsticks
Materials
- Wooden Chopsticks
- Acrylic Craft Paint – 3-4 colors with at least 1 light and 1 dark tone in a variety of browns, greys, or blacks
Tools
- Sandpaper
- Paintbrush
- Glue gun
- Glue sticks
Instructions
Remove the wooden chopsticks from their paper wrapper and separate.
Sand any rough edges with sandpaper.
Using a glue gun and glue sticks, create a pattern at the larger end of the wooden chop stick.
Layer the glue to make patterns and create a chunky handle.
Basecoat each wand with a dark brown, charcoal grey, or black acrylic craft paint. Make sure to get into all the nooks and crannies of the hot glue design.
Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary. Set aside to dry.
Dry brush the wands using a lighter tone of brown, or grey acrylic craft paint. 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 for highlights.
For durability, you can seal the wands with a shellac spray or clear sealer or brush on Mod Podge.
Add a personal touch to your wand with creative colors of paint, glitter, and jewels.
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