DIY Harry Potter wands are so much fun to make and a great Harry Potter Craft for both kids and grown-ups. If you're a Harry Potter fan then you will love these wonderful Harry Potter wands which could go well with any witch or wizard costume and would be the perfect accessory to a Harry Potter Halloween costume.
I really hope you love this DIY Harry Potter Idea. It's super fun and one of the best DIY Harry Potter Crafts I've seen.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Magical Fun for All Ages: Whether you're a seasoned Harry Potter fan or new to the wizarding world, these wands are a magical craft that everyone will enjoy.
- Simple Materials, Big Impact: All you need are a few basic craft supplies, and you’ll have a wand worthy of Hogwarts.
- Craft and Play: Not only are these wands easy to make, but they also inspire imaginative play, letting kids (or adults!) cast their spells all day long.
Who Made These DIY Harry Potter Wands
I have one of the most amazing friends who lives in the USA. Her name is Elizabeth and she is such a fantastic example to me. Elizabeth is a great Mother and a wonderful friend and as well as a huge Harry Potter fan. In fact I've seen plenty of photos of my friends dressed up in their Harry Potter costumes and they look so awesome.
Elizabeth has two wonderful and fantastic daughters. They are always doing fun and wonderful things and I really love to keep up with the things they do.
Elizabeth's family are huge Harry Potter fans and when they came to the UK, they went to London to visit the Harry Potter Studio Tour in London. The whole family dressed in Harry Potter robes and toured the Studios. It was a fantastic experience they will never forget.
Since returning to the USA, I have watched the fun things my friend and her daughters do. For Valentines Elizabeth and her eldest Mary Ann, made Harry Potter wands for all her Muggle classmates. I think they are awesome and simply had to share.
Now making a DIY Harry Potter Wand can be super fun. You can try out this fun Harry Potter Craft using the instructions below or might like to visit a Harry Potter DIY youtube tutorial.
There are lot's of ways to make these wands, however I am so impressed with Elizabeth's wands I have shared just how she made them here on The Inspiration Edit. I really do think that these DIY Harry Potter Wands are fantastic.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Paper
- Glue sticks
- Glue gun
- Acrylic Paints
- Paint Brush
🖌️ How To Make Your DIY Harry Potter Wands
- Step 1: First you roll up pieces of paper into long strips so they look like a chopstick. Use hot glue to create the basic wand shape. Leave the glue wands to dry for a few hours. Once the Harry Potter wands are dry they can be spray painted.
- Step 2: Next give the wands a dry-brush coat of acrylic paint. Use lots of different colours, metallics, browns and golds to create different and unique harry popper wands. The more unique the better.
- Step 3: You can now create labels or tags to add to the wands if your giving them as a gift.
Do You Love Harry Potter Crafts?
These DIY Harry Potter wand's look so authentic and amazing and I am so so impressed. They are such a great idea and something I thought you would love to see.
I am hoping in the future to take my daughter to The Harry Potter Studios. I would love to visit Platform 3 ¼. That would be awesome. Maybe we could make some Harry Potter Crafts before we visit the Studios to get my daughter super excited.
Mary Ann took her wands to school as Valentines gifts for all her friends. She added a tag which says, "Are you my favourite Muggle".
What do you think? I'd love to hear your thoughts. I think they are super cute.
Angela
Please Pin These DIY Harry Potter Wands
💡 Pro Tip: For added realism, consider incorporating small decorative elements like beads or charms to the wand handles before painting.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Materials: Use paper and glue sticks to build the wand base—it keeps the craft lightweight, safe, and easy for kids to wave around.
- Shape the Wand: Roll the paper tightly into a chopstick-like form and use hot glue to secure it, ensuring the wand keeps its sturdy shape.
- Allow Drying Time: Give the glued wand several hours to dry completely so it holds its shape firmly before moving on to painting.
- Apply Base Coat: Use a dry-brush technique with acrylic paints in various colours, including metallics, to create a unique and authentic look.
- Add Decorative Labels: Make custom labels or tags to attach to each wand, adding a personal touch that’s perfect for party favors or magical gifts..
- Engage in Creative Play: Spark imagination by using the wands in themed games, dress-up days, or storytelling sessions to make playtime extra magical.
💭 FAQs
You'll need paper, glue sticks, a glue gun, acrylic paints, and a paintbrush to create these wands. These basic supplies help bring magical designs to life.
Yes, it's a fun and creative activity for both kids and adults, giving everyone the chance to design and craft their own magical wand.
The entire project takes about 26 minutes, including time for the glue to dry. It’s a quick and enjoyable craft for a creative break.
Absolutely! They make delightful gifts, especially when paired with a fun label like "Are you my favourite Muggle?" for a magical personal touch.
DIY Harry Potter Wands
Materials
- aper
- Glue sticks
- Glue gun
- Acrylic Paints
- Paint Brush
Instructions
- 1. Roll up pieces of paper into long strips so they look like a chopstick.
2. Use hot-glue to create the basic wand shape.
3. Leave the glue wands to dry for a few hours.
4. Once the Harry Potter wands are dry they can be spray painted.
5. Give the wands a dry-brush coat of acrylic paint.
6. Use lots of different colors, metallics, browns, and golds to create different and unique harry popper wands. The more unique the better.
7. You can now create labels or tags to add to the wands if you are giving them as a gift.
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how fun is that? im sure every harry potter fan would love this and enjoy the activity!
Yes it's a great gift for a Harry Potter fan.
These are fabulous! Perfect for Harry Potter fans. I know my daughter would want a bunch of wands.
They are fabulous. I agree.
Ok, that is the coolest Valentine's Day gift idea ever! My girls and I love Harry Potter!
I think so too. The kids would love it!
I totally agree.
Oh my goodness how talented is your friend those wands are absolutely fantastic and I love the your my favourite muggle tag as well haha!
Elizabeth is so talented! I am super impressed! I don't think I could have done these!
WOW! These look amazing! I mean I am really impressed. Geesh....they are perfect!
This is so much fun and perfect for HP fans. I'm sure it's a pretty cool activity to do with the kids as well. Love how the wands turned out!
Yes it's a great idea for Harry Potter fans for sure!
These are so cute! I love me some Harry Potter! Your friend did an amazing job with these for sure!
She sure did!
Thanks so much for this article. Making a "Harry Potter Wand" is a great idea for an activity to do with my neice and nephew. They are both huge fans and I am sure they would enjoy doing this with their Auntie Nic.
Oh it's a great idea and although I've seen a few these are brilliant.
This is a good diy project that I will suggest to my nephew and nieces next time!
Fab. I totally agree. A fun project for any muggle.
What a neat Valentines gift. I’m sure the kids thought she was the bomb I’m laughing because the teachers were probably not so excited about everyone swinging their wands around all day.
I love Harry Potter! This make it yourself wand guide is so cool. Thanks for sharing.
Harry Potter, my childhood! I was really excited to see this post.
The wands look great and I'm jealous of your friendship with Elizabeth!
Wow, I didn't notice that it's made of paper and glue. I thought these were made of brass. Those would be wonderful souvenir items/gift for their friends from their trip.
I know. They are just amazing!
I have a confession, I never seen Harry Potter. Well these wands look authentic for a DIY great for future cosplaying.
Oh it's a great movie but I have not read all the books!
Truth be told I have never watched harry potter, but my nephew is a Harry Potter freak! I have to show him this. Thanks for sharing!
What a crafty idea. Love Harry Potter. I have a friend who would appreciate this.
Awesome. I hope they like ti.
Ohh, this is so cool! Who would have thought that it is just made out of paper and glue! Amazing work and really looking a lot like of that in the Harry Potter!
going to show my grandkids this blog, they will love it
These wands are really beautiful. I am curious before I try it though, since they are made of paper, are they strong? Can they be played with by an 8yr old? Thanks
Given they are covered in glue they become strong enough to play with.