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2018-06-10

Magical wands by Georgie

Hi guys,

I figured for this post this I would combine a project that I have been working on for my son’s birthday. He is having a Harry Potter themed party and of course there are lots of things to make!

With lots of things to make, of course I need to break out my Finnabair art ingredients :) So with a Harry Potter party what is the number one thing to create for the kids… wands!!!

Turns out that they are really easy to make too!


I have included in this a post a step by step (with photos) to show my process. But it is sooooo simple to make and quite effective.


With a few ingredients (black gesso and art alchemy waxes) you have instant magic in your hands.




And why not include a little box for them to go in? I created the labels on Canva but whipped up some boxed using 7 Dots papers!





Just a little bit of tissue oar to help support and display the wand.



Step by step process:

Step one:
Using black gesso, give two coats to the chop sticks.


Step two:
Apply hot glue in weird and wonderful layers :)


Step three:
Apply a further coat of black gesso over the dried hot glue.


Step four:
Add some metallic wax, using various colours over hitting all raised edges leaving shadowy areas in the crevices.


Step five:
Add colour to each wand and then add a lighter metal colour to create highlights.





Hope you have enjoyed this slightly different post.
Happy creating!
Georgie
xx

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11 comments:

  1. These are really Awesome !

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  2. These are just too cool for school! I was wondering what to give my grandson's classmates as "welcome back" to school gifts. I think these wands will get everyone off to a great school year in September. Thanks for the inspiration and since I only have to make ten of these, thanks for giving me the time to get them done well in advance.

    I am new to your blog but I have absolutely fallen in love with your work!
    Hugz,
    Chana
    https://redoralee.blogspot.com

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  3. Thank you Georgie! My dream is come true! I will make one! xoxo

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  4. Super cool and creative project! Thank you so much for the tutorial. I think my kid is just about the age to start reading the Harry Potters!

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  5. WOW! Awesome job! I am an adult and love Harry Potter and this is definitely a perfect gift for a child.

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  6. Wow - this is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
    I think i am going to make a few just for display in a vase. I think they are awesome. Definitely sharing this with friends.

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  7. Menuda imaginación.
    Excelente trabajo.
    Gracias por compartir el paso a paso. Se aprende y se puede coger ideas para futuros proyectos.
    Saludos y feliz finde!!!

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  8. Wowh! thees are so Cool!
    I have to give it a go soon:)
    Thanks for fab.inspiration!
    Ingunn

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  9. Too creative!!! Love these!

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