Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques E-Book

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

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Beschreibung

Conjuring up wooden wands might seem like a magical and mysterious process, but the Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques is here to show you how simple it can be! In the first-ever guide to making wands, you'll learn how to hand carve, power carve, wood turn, and scroll saw 20 unique projects that are sure to delight and manage mischief. Be inspired with a gallery of beloved staff-carrying and wand-wielding characters from the infamous Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series – from Albus Dumbledore, Hermione Granger, and Severus Snape to Gandalf, Saruman, and several others. Woven throughout these gallery pages are images of wands you can make in the book that are thematically similar – but distinct from – these iconic wands and staffs! Also provided is a Wand Sketchbook section as a jump-off point for you to design wands of your own, along with areas to include your original wand's name, wood type, length, core, and special skills. From there, five wand projects for each woodworking technique are presented with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and patterns. A complete project collection that's truly the first of its kind, this book is a must-have source of inspiration that belongs in any muggle's and woodworker's library who has a love for all things fiction and fantasy!

Leseprobe

Wooden Wand

Wooden Wand

COMPENDIUM OF

COMPENDIUM OF

TECHNIQUES

TECHNIQUES

Making

Making

Mastering the Enchanting Art of Carving,

Turning, and Scrolling Wands

Editors of Fox Chapel Publishing

With contributions by

Albert Baggetta • Barry Gross • James Miller • Tamera Seevers

Wooden Wand

Wooden Wand

COMPENDIUM OF

COMPENDIUM OF

TECHNIQUES

TECHNIQUES

Making

Making

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Compendium of Wooden Wand Making Techniques

is an original work, first published in 2021 by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc. The patterns

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Because working with wood and other materials inherently includes the risk of injury and damage, this book cannot guarantee that creating the

projects in this book is safe for everyone. For this reason, this book is sold without warranties or guarantees of any kind, expressed or implied, and the

publisher and the author disclaim any liability for any injuries, losses, or damages caused in any way by the content of this book or the reader’s use of

the tools needed to complete the projects presented here. The publisher and the author urge all readers to thoroughly review each project and to

understand the use of all tools before beginning any project.

Introduction

Welcome to a wonderful world of magical wands! With their rich history and eye-catching style,

whether or not you are a “believer” in the magic, you can’t deny the power and aesthetic of a handmade

wooden wand. Wands can easily be customized for their recipient witches, wizards, and fans of favorite

magical stories, and this book presents twenty enchanting designs to cover all kinds of tastes and

woodworking techniques!

The wands in this book are divided up into four sections based on the technique used to create them:

hand carving, scroll saw, turning, and power carving. If you already have experience in one of these

methods, you may feel drawn to start in that section. But the great thing is, each of the four sections

includes a quick primer on the basics of the technique, so if you’ve never tried the method before, you

can easily learn the essentials and start experimenting with wands in a new woodworking style.

Each wand is presented with a full materials and tools list and step-by-step instructions to guide you

through the crafting process, and patterns are provided when needed. You can have fun choosing the

woods you want to use, tweaking the paint or gem colors, and otherwise customizing each design to

maximize its magical potential.

It’s time to tap into your spellcasting skills and conjure up some unique wooden wands!

Wand Wood Properties & Personalities

. . 10

Wand Inspiration .

..............14

Wand Sketchbook .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Wands

Hand Carving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Novitiate Wand .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Dawn Frost Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Tenderfoot Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Roots of the Mountain Wand . . . . . . . . . . .52

Earthsong Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

ontents

36

46

58

52

40

Scroll Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Luminous Illusions Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Diluvium Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Transfiguration Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Cloak of Shadows Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Oracle’s Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

82

92

86

76

70

The Wands

Turning .

.....................98

Ancient Voices Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Arcana Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Alchemist’s Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Adventurer’s Boon Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Secret Compartment Wand . . . . . . . . . . . .122

110

104

114

118

122

Power Carving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Faerie Footsteps Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Susurration Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Noctambulant Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Blessed Bower Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Beastcharmer Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Wizard’s Sketchbook . . . . . . .179

Wandmakers . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

166

158

142

134

150

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W

AND

W

OOD

P

ROPERTIES

& P

ERSONALITIES

Wand Wood Properties

& Personalities

Every project and woodworker is different. Many of the projects in this book include recommendations for types of wood to

use, but you don’t have to follow those to the letter—you can choose a wand wood to suit the magical purpose of the wand or

the person who will be wielding it! Read on for a selection of woods and their “magical” properties.

Ash

Hardy and dense with a pronounced grain similar to oak,

ash meshes best with wizards who are strong but don’t like

to brag about it. Integrity, bravery, and patience are all

qualities found in owners of these wands.

Aspen

Pale and springy, this material is well suited to a variety of

finishes. Likewise, the aspen wand is drawn to those with

strong communication skills who adapt well to a range of

circumstances. Diplomatic and quick on their feet, these

wizards often find their mediation and public speaking

skills strengthened in aspen’s presence.

Alder

Although moderately soft, pliable, and understated in color,

this hardwood is not for the faint of heart! Best suited to

optimists with a keen sense for other people’s emotional

needs, alder wands enhance good judgment in those

wielding them.

Apple

Dense and tough with a vibrant grain, apple wood is the

perfect choice for creative wizards filled with a zest for

life. If you find yourself feeling particularly generous and

effusive while casting a spell, this may be the wand bringing

your best qualities to the surface.

Aspens, like these quaking aspens in Utah, often grow in large groves and show stunning fall colors.

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Basswood (Linden)

Soft yet dense with a light, consistent grain, this wood

looks particularly attractive when carved. Adaptable, just,

peaceful, and measured, it will make a wand that is truly a

worthy companion.

Birch

Light-colored, medium in weight, and widely available,

birch is an admirable choice for the wizard who has a plan

for everything. This wood is ideal for list-makers and

visionaries who strive to instill hope in those around them.

Blackthorn

Dense and tough with a complex grain structure, blackthorn

is not a material to mess with—and the same is true for the

wizards it is drawn to. Fierce, independent, and maybe a

little stubborn, the holder of this wand has been through

trials and come out the other side even stronger.

Basswood:

Novitiate

Wand

Torrified ash:

Transfiguration

Wand

Birch:

Earthsong

Wand

The beautiful flowering blackthorn produces fruits used to make sloe gin, and its wood is frequently used to make walking sticks.

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Cherry

Moderately hard with a rich, reddish color, cherry is a

trustworthy wood preferred by trustworthy wizards. You

dedicate yourself to every task and see it through to the end;

some might accuse you of being predictable, but you wear

that as a badge of honor. It takes all kinds to make a world!

Chestnut

An elegant, reddish-brown hardwood,

chestnut suits the wizard who has endured

great loss but continues to thrive. Persistent

and work-oriented, those who handle

chestnut may discover inner strength they

weren’t previously aware they had.

Elder

Pale and brittle, this wood is not your average,

run-of-the-mill choice for wand making—

and it’s not for your average wizard. Wielders

of elder wands embrace the dark and the light

in themselves, sometimes making choices

others find strange. Ever ambitious, these

wily characters are always trying to reinvent

themselves, for better or for worse.

Fir

This mildly durable softwood has a strong character that

belies its meek appearance. Purposeful, levelheaded, and

calm, the bearer of a fir wand is someone you want in your

corner when calamity strikes.

Hawthorn

Reddish in color with a straight, consistent grain, hawthorn

often gravitates toward wizards who haven’t quite figured

themselves out yet. Warm by nature but terribly indecisive,

those using a hawthorn wand would do well to act on their

instincts more often in order to fully realize their own power.

Holly

Holly’s pale, creamy color and close grain make it an

attractive candidate for all manner of stains and dyes.

Likewise, the wielder of a holly wand often boasts the

unique ability to shine no matter what the world throws at

them, maintaining their empathy and wonder where others

might grow bitter.

Cherry: Faerie Footsteps Wand

This famous oak in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England, named the Major Oak, is around 1,000 years old and supposedly acted as a

hideout for Robin Hood.

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Oak

Dense with a distinct grain you can spot

from a mile away, oak is a favorite of brash

wizards who aren’t afraid to speak their

minds. Authoritative and honest to a fault,

these individuals pair well with an oak

wand, as its presence has been known to

take the edge off an otherwise harsh word.

Rosewood

Tough and dense with dramatic veins,

rosewood really puts on a show. A favorite

of wizards who err on the high-maintenance

side—sumptuous silk robes, the best crystal

goblets—this wood variety has a secret

humble side, too. Given time and plenty of

thoughtful spellwork, its users may reveal their

better angels to the few who know them best.

Black walnut: Blessed

Bower Wand

Walnut

This durable wood is prized for its workability and deep,

chocolatey color. Strong-willed, confident, and full of vim

and vigor, those drawn to this material can tend toward

selfishness in their worst moments. With a walnut wand

at their side, wizards often learn to direct that fiery energy

outward, toward philanthropic pursuits that help humanity

at large.

Willow

Light and flexible, willow does its best in the hands of

thinkers rather than doers. Preferring to spend most of their

time in quiet contemplation, these farseeing wizards make

ready advisers, gently guiding the movers and shakers of the

world from the shadows.

Yew

Firm with a mesmerizing, mottled grain, yew wood typically

warms up to wizards who don’t consider themselves bound

by the past. Desiring to plumb life’s mysteries as deeply

as possible, wielders of these wands can sometimes reject

tradition to a worrying degree, impeding the very growth

they so earnestly seek.

Two yew trees flank the door of St. Edward’s Church in Stow-on-the-Wold, England. Parts of the church date back to the 11th century, and

the trees themselves are at least several centuries old.

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Wand Inspiration

What wizard doesn’t

need a little inspiration

now and then? As you

consider which project

to try first in this

volume, let this gallery

of magical instruments

motivate you to design

your own original

wand. All wands

pictured next to the

famous film props can

be found in this book.

Hermione Granger’s wand is vine wood with a dragon heartstring core, 10". She uses

it to conjure a portable blue flame at several points throughout the series.

Luna Lovegood’s wand is made of an unknown material. Ollivander, the famous wandmaker,

designs it to thank her for cheering him up during his imprisonment at Malfoy Manor in Book 7.

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Harry Potter’s wand is holly with a phoenix tail feather core, 11". He uses it to defeat a monstrous

troll in Book 1.

Ron Weasley’s wand is willow with a unicorn hair core, 14". He uses it to fix an office

plagued by rain in Book 7.

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Albus Dumbledore’s wand is elder with a thestral tail

hair core, 15". He uses it to rescue Harry from Voldemort

in the Atrium of the Ministry of Magic in Book 5.

Voldemort’s wand is yew with a phoenix tail feather core, 13". He uses it to duel

with Harry in the graveyard after coming back to power in Book 4.

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Severus Snape’s wand is made of an unknown material. He uses it to teach the frivolous Gilderoy

Lockhart a lesson during dueling class in Book 2.

Draco Malfoy’s wand is hawthorn with a unicorn hair core, 10". He uses it on Harry in

Book 2, cursing him with perpetually dancing feet until the spell is lifted.

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Gandalf the Grey bears a gnarled wooden staff

with the ability to scratch runes into surfaces

and light up in the dark. He uses this tool to

break the Bridge of Khazad-dûm in his battle

with the Balrog in

The Fellowship of the Ring

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Saruman the White wields a dark,

metallic staff with sharp edges

encircling a bright crystal reminiscent

of a Seer’s Stone. He uses this tool to

trap Gandalf on the Tower of Orthanc

in

The Fellowship of the Ring

.

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Wand Sketchbook

Once you’ve mastered the projects in this book, use

the following pages to design enchanting wands

of your very own! Combine the handle of one

project with the end of another for a brand new

shape, or use your imagination to create an entirely

unique design. After you commit to a design, give

your wand a name, and write down its defining

qualities; for tips on choosing the wand wood best

suited to your personality, go to page 10.

Wand Name

Wood Type

Length

Core

Special Skills

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Wood Type

Length

Core

Special Skills

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Wood Type

Length

Core

Special Skills

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Length

Core

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Core

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Core

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Wand Name

Wood Type

Length

Core

Special Skills

Hand Carving

Wands

arving by hand has existed as

an art form and as a pastime

for thousands of years. Carvers often

describe the process as expressive,

relaxing, and even therapeutic; there

is something particularly satisfying

about creating something using just

your hands and simple tools. To get

started with this age-old tradition,

all you really need is a single carving

knife. From this simple tool, you can

translate endless ideas into beautiful

wooden objects. With some slight

adjustments, all of the hand-carved

wands in this book could be carved

with just one knife, but adding in

tools such as gouges and V-tools can

open up even more possibilities.

Once you become comfortable with

your carving tools and familiarize

yourself with the feeling of carving

into wood grain, you will be ready to

venture into the realm of all sorts of

intricate details and majestic forms.

But be warned: those who travel the

path of the woodcarver rarely return.

JAMES MILLER

Advantages

• Tools are affordable

• Quiet and portable

• Small

storage footprint

• No breathing

protection needed

during the

carving process

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H

AND

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ARVING

W

ANDS

M

ATERIALS

AND

T

OOLS

The hand-carved wands in this book are minimally

demanding in terms of tools and materials. You can

substitute and sometimes even omit what you do not have or

do not have access to.

Saws:

Saws:

Before carvers slice into a block of wood, it is very

common to use some form of saw to cut the wood down to

the general shape of the pattern they have selected. This

starting point is called a blank. While tiny carvings do not

benefit much from this step, I recommend it for all of the

wands in this section after the Novitiate Wand. A band

saw is the modern carver’s saw of choice, since it can easily

cut fast and straight, but handsaws are cheap and quiet

alternatives. If using a handsaw, I recommend a coping saw

or pull saw.

Knives:

Knives:

A knife is the only tool you strictly need to carve

the projects in this book, though certain detailing methods

will benefit from some more specialized tools (see below). I

recommend a straight bench knife with a 1



" (3.8cm) to

2" (5.1cm) blade, but if you have other carving tools, feel

free to use what you have on hand.

V-tools:

V-tools:

V-tools are cutting tools that come to a sharp

point; when viewed from the front, the sharp part is literally

V-shaped. Great for creating hair, grass, or bark texture—as

well as sharp lines that create dramatic shadows—V-tools

come in a variety of sizes and angles to suit your specific

carving needs.

Gouges:

Gouges:

Gouges are curved chisels that are used to

carve rounded channels into wood. When viewed from

the end of the cutting edge, the cutting edge of a gouge is

in the shape of an arc that can vary from a wide curve to a

steep “U.” These tools are particularly effective for slicing

out textures such as ripples and grooves, or to be pressed

straight into wood to incise arcs and circles.

Wood selection:

Wood selection:

The wands in this book have been

carved from a variety of woods to show you the possibilities

available to hand carvers. Local carvers and woodworkers

of other disciplines, who often appear at various community

events and art shows, can be helpful in-person resources

for sourcing all kinds of wood. One of the easiest woods

to carve by hand is basswood, known as linden in Europe.

This wood can be found at woodworking supply stores,

lumber yards, saw mills, and maybe even your backyard,

and makes a great first wand wood. If you are just starting

out, have minimal space, or do not mind the price, buying

a nice smooth basswood block from a woodworking store

may be a convenient option, but to save money in the long

run, I recommend seeking out a lumberyard or small-scale

sawmill operation in your area if possible.

A band saw, coping saw (left), and pull saw

(right).

Use a quality carving knife, such as this

Pinewood Forge’s Harley Knife, to carve each

wand in this section.

A basswood blank patiently waiting to

be carved.

P

AINTING

AND

F

INISHING

Any wand can be painted, but I focused on painting for just

one of the projects, the Dawn Frost Wand, for which I used

acrylic paints. Acrylics offer a nontoxic and easy-to-clean

experience. Feel free to use whatever brand of products

you have access to; I used FolkArt® acrylic paints, which