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''The wand chooses the wizard... it's not always clear why.''
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Space Wizards
I meet a unique wizard one day who requisitioned a project from me, He apparently lives inside a magical box which is bigger on the inside, Not uncommon Really. He asked me to make this project and told me it was a Screwdriver? So I asked him what on earth was he supposed to do if he encountered a Dark wizard or he who should not be named assemble a cabinet at them?
Which reminds me does anyone know and Subreddits For The community of Space Wizards?
13:40 UTC
15" 2/4 (39cm), Spruce from a yule tree, treated with oil and beeswax. All colors are natural as with all my wands. This one is made for a little neighbor girl who asked nicely if I could make a wand for her.
13:09 UTC
Seasons Wishes
Went to go search for an unusual pokemon on pokemon go in the woods it fled but I found all these...
19:30 UTC
Little Winter Wandsmithing
I've dabbled with Wandsmithing for the past few years, and I was hit with a bit of random inspiration this year. All thrown together in the past two weeks.
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19:46 UTC
Bacote handled in silver dragons head
02:03 UTC
Wand making question
Hi does anyone know how I can fix this problem?
I turned a wand today and decided to sand the end with an orbital sander attached to my drill, The problem is it's uneven and not round.
My Dremel broke so I can't use that but does anyone know how I can fix this?
Cheers
11:00 UTC
Has anyone used cedar to make a wand?
Hi has anyone used cedar to make a wand? I turned it but it was too soft. I actually find Oak, Maple and Beech easier to turn.
06:31 UTC
First attempt at a braided vine wand. In in love with this concept!
Now I can't wait for spring so I try to braid and shape them before they're too dry!
14:51 UTC
Pairing Cores
Auburn Swift and Thunderbird tail feather
02:13 UTC
Q&A
Can anyone Explain why it might be that Ebony Unicorn hair is More Powerful and or effective than that of a typical unicorn? Also how might you tell the difference of ebony unicorn hair from Grenin fur?
01:11 UTC
Finished the wand for my gf, so I made one for myself too!
Little Easter egg: the runes on one of the faces of my wand (pine) spell "pizza" 😂
21:10 UTC
Does anyone do replica harry potter wands?
My son is wanting a wand like harry potter for Christmas. I was originally just going to buy a commercial one, but would rather support small busines if someone here does them.
03:16 UTC
My own custom wand.
They say the wand chooses the wizard. Literally the wand chose me. I have been a fan of wands for some time now, i had created a wand before but it broke 2 weeks ago. Out searching for some wand lookalike sticks, I came across an elder tree. I sat under it and was just having a rest. Then this branch fell on top of me. This branch was a unique branch which was admiring. I took this branch home with me and cut its dimensions. I am here to share my story of how the wand chose me. And how i could make it look more aesthetically nice to look at. PS I'm still trying to whittle the wand at the ends to make it more sleek like wands are.
This is an elder tree wood wand. With either a dragon heart string core, or a basilisk tongs core, like Salazar Slytherin. It is 15 inches long, like the elder wand. Could be the elder wands brother? lol
Tell me things i could do to make it better, was thinking of painting it black., the core is simply at the moment the inside of a ballpoint pen with the ink removed, so i can put a core in place index the tube
13:43 UTC
Blue River Wand
First ever time turning acrylic. Can't say I loved the process, but the result is making me consider trying it again.
Magic Wand: Acrylic handle, ebonised pine lance.
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