How to Make a Star Shaped Magic Wand
A star shaped magic wand is a wonderful idea for a fairy costume, wizard costume or just as a toy for children to play with. With a wand in hand, children can enter the fantasy world of their imagination. If you want to make a star shaped wand, be sure you know how to hold it together securely to ensure the safety of the toy. This is especially important if the wand is for a young child.
Things You'll Need
- Felt
- Fabric marker
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
- Foam batting
- 12-inch wooden dowel rod
- Hot glue gun
- Spool of ribbon or craft paint
Instructions
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Draw a star onto a piece of paper or cardboard and cut it out with your scissors.
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Hold the paper or cardboard star onto the sheet of felt and trace it twice. Cut both traced stars out of the felt.
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Sew the stars together around the edges with needle and thread, leaving an opening about 1/2 inch long at the bottom center of the star.
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Cover your dowel rod with craft paint, or wrap ribbon around it to cover the wood. Apply hot glue to the end of your dowel rod and insert it into the opening in the bottom of the star. Press the rod firmly onto one half of the felt star.
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Stuff batting into the star from your opening until the star is full and plush. Use needle and thread to sew the bottom of your star closed.
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Draw a smaller star on another piece of paper or cardboard. Trace the star twice onto another color of felt and cut both stars out with your scissors. Glue the smaller stars on either side of the stuffed star to decorate it.
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Tips & Warnings
Add glitter or beads to make your wand sparkle.
Do not allow children to handle hot glue guns.
Supervise children closely while playing with this toy.
References
- Photo Credit princess hat image by foxygrl from Fotolia.com
