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Make a Magical Wand

Colorful homemade wands laid out on a table with a banner at the bottom reading "Make a Magical Wand.

Every so often, I host after school art classes.  I try to have some fun projects that I wouldn’t normally teach during the school day.  These magical wands were a hit with both the boys and girls who signed up for this class.

DIY collage illustrating how to make a craft stick magic wand with fabric, Model Magic, flowers, ribbons, and sequins.

Use dowel rods or natural sticks as the wand base.  Twist, tie, wrap and hot glue fabric, ribbons, feathers, pipe cleaners and colored tape around the stick.  Tie on flowers, add glitter glue and sequins and use Model Magic to sculpt a top for the wand.

Create two colorful, handmade magical wands using pipe cleaners, feathers, and decorations. Text reads "Magic Wands Art Project.

The beauty of projects like this one is that there is no right or wrong way to make them.  Use your imagination and find bits and bobs around your house or classroom to put on your wand.

Four Magical Wands with various colorful designs including toys, ribbons, feathers, and beads.

Use donated materials as well.  Ask parents and friends to donate leftover ribbons and fabrics to your classroom.Discover three colorful handmade wands, each adorned with unique decorations: one featuring feathers, another with a cat head, and a third embellished with flowers.

This boy made a spooky sorcerer’s wand.  As summer approaches, this might be a fun project to try with a summer camp or with your kids at home.

Clay figure resembling a ghost with large, jewel-like eyes, open mouth, and braided yarn hanging below.


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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

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