How to Make Pipe Cleaner Wands

Create a fairy wand using basic craft supplies.

When you have a child who enjoys pretending to be a fairy or magical princess, encourage this type of creative play by showing her how to make a fairy wand. Although premade wands may be more durable than a craft wand, they are also more costly. However, making a wand out of craft materials, such as pipe cleaners, will allow your child to play with a magical wand without costing you a lot of money in the process.

Things You'll Need

• Pipe cleaners, colored
• Scissors
• Wooden dowel, 1/4 inch thick, 12 inches long
• Spray adhesive
• Glitter

Instructions

1. Twist two pipe cleaners together at one end. Select any color pipe cleaners.

2. Curl one of the pipe cleaners into a shape, such as a star, spiral or heart. Twist the loose end of the shaped pipe cleaner onto itself to hold the shape securely.

3. Cut another pipe cleaner in half using scissors.

4. Twist the cut pipe cleaners around the shaped end of the wand, forming them into spirals. Allow the loose ends of the cut pipe cleaners to stick up.

5. Twist the long end of the pipe cleaner wand around a wooden dowel. This will be the handle of the wand.

6. Spray the shaped end of the pipe cleaner wand with spray adhesive.

7. Sprinkle glitter over the entire sprayed end of the wand. Allow the spray adhesive to dry for 20 minutes, then shake off the excess glitter.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep sharp scissors and spray adhesive out of the reach of children.

• Do not use spray adhesive around open flame.

References

• Free Kids Crafts: Pipe Cleaner Magic Wand Craft
• Chica and Jo: Make Your Own Bubble Wands Out of Pipe Cleaners