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DIY Witch Costume Wand

By: Emily Schmidt

Cast spells with ease when you make this spellbinding witches wand for your Halloween costume. With this handmade DIY wand, your costume will come to life with glittery and bold colors. Pair with our other witch projects to complete your entire costume.

At a Glance:

Project #15344 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Glitterific Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - Pumpkin Orange, 2 oz. - 20359

Number Needed: 1 $1.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - Golden Yellow, 2 oz. - 21395

Number Needed: 1 $1.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - Deep Purple, 2 oz. - 20625

Number Needed: 1 $1.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - Black, 2 oz. - 20662

Number Needed: 1 $1.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - White, 8 oz. - 20408

Number Needed: 1 $5.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Glitterific™ Acrylic Paint - Princess, 2 oz. - 5931

Number Needed: 1 $5.79
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Glitterific™ Acrylic Paint - Gold, 2 oz. - 5875

Number Needed: 1 $5.79
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Ultra Gloss, 4 oz. - CS44636

Number Needed: 1 $11.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

  • Wooden dowel                
  • Hot glue                    
  • Sanding paper               
  • Styrofoam block (optional)  

Instructions

  1. Sand down tip of wooden dowel with sanding paper. 
  2. Use hot glue to make unique designs on the handle of the wand. Work in layers and build up the details over time, allowing each section to cool. To help expedite cooling, put wand in freezer. 
  3. Once the wand is coated with hot glue to your liking, you're ready to start adding paint.  
  4. Start by painting Apple Barrel Gloss White over any areas you want to prime for lighter colors. 
  5. Then use Apple Barrel Gloss Pumpkin Orange, Golden Yellow, and Deep Purple applied with a Flat #6 paint brush to decorate your wand. 
  6. The paint may feel slick over the hot glue, but once primed the second layer will be easier to apply.  
  7. Add a black border detail between each color using Apple Barrel Gloss Black and a Liner 1 paint brush. 
  8. To add an extra touch, use Folk Art Glitterific in Gold over the yellow sections and Folk Art Glitterific in Princess on the tip. 
  9. Seal your wand with Mod Podge Ultra in Gloss to protect your painted wand.  

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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