How to Make a Wand

Wands are traditionally associated with wizards by the general public but works of magic and psychics have long used wands in their rituals. Wands were used in Egypt for burial ritual. The Great Book of Saint Cyprian, an occult how to book written in 1849, gives step-by-step instructions on how to make a magic wand.A wand can be purchased but for the best possible results, it really should be crafted by the intended user. Simply follow this easy step by step guide for creating your own wand.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A freshly cut willow stick (about 3 feet long)
• Course grain sandpaper
• Fine grain sandpaper
• Glue
• Ribbons (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet)
• A medium size quartz crystal
• Copper wire

How to Make a Wand

1. Cut a willow branch. On the waning moon cut a 3 foot branch from a willow tree. Make sure that it is either a tree on your property or you have permission or otherwise you begin the process with a crime which will taint the result.

2. Remove the bark from the stick in thin strips. Sand the willow stick down with the course sandpaper. Allow the wand to rest and dry.

3. Sand again. Using the fine sand paper sand the willow until the branch is completely smooth.

4. Gather the rest of your supplies. You will need glue, ribbons (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet), a medium size quartz crystal, and copper wire.

5. Glue strips of ribbon to the wand in the colors of the rainbow. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. Wrap the ribbons around the wand in any pattern you decide while working toward the bottom of the wand. Tie the ribbon off and put a bead of glue in place to hold it.

6. Attach the quarts to the top of the wand by using the copper wire. Start by wrapping the quartz tightly then firmly hold the quarts against the top of the wand and wrap the wire tightly to the willow.

Tips & Warnings

• Decorate the wand with herbs, seashells, or other natural elements for increased power.

[Blutwasser]

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