Q&A for How to Make a Magic Wand

Use whatever wood you prefer and make your wand look however you want. The wand is just a tool to focus your energy, as the magic comes from within you.

It usually won't rot if you choose a good wood to make the wand with. You can treat the wood with oil and various herbs to help prevent rot.

There is no reason why not. Give the one here a try first and see how it goes.

Not at all. Many people peel the bark off because they feel it makes the wand look neater and feel more comfortable. You can leave the bark on, if you wish.

That's up to you -- it really depends on the end use. If you want magic to transfer automatically, realize that everyone has their own magic inside of them. Try to channel your energy and good thoughts into the wand. Just believe in magic and it'll work.

Leaving an offering is not necessary. If you want to, though, you could thank the deities you worship or just the earth for bringing it to you and leave an offering for them.

There is no reason why a deaf person could not use a magic wand. You are still sending your intentions out into the universe, you can equally do that using sign language as you can do it using verbal incantations.

No. You can use any personal ornamentation.

It is recommended to use a crystal to cleanse your wand as it helps get rid of negative energies. If you are talking about decorating, then no, you don't need to use a crystal. Your wand should be personal to you, meaning you can decorate and personalize it however you want!

Most people choose to place a crystal at the end of their wands, but this isn't mandatory.

Of course. It's your magic, you should be able to do any spell you wish with your wand.

No. Real magic is nothing like movie magic. Please do more research on magic and witchcraft.

You can buy a crystal online or from stores that sell educational/learning/science toys for children. Look for stores that include "Discovery" or "Learning" in their names. Gift shops often sell crystals as well.

No, a wand is not necessary, though it can be helpful.

If you want a smooth finish to your wand, then yes. Keep in mind that some sticks will appear smooth after you peel the bark off, so you might not even need sandpaper.

Yes, it will. Just as long as the tree and branch have chosen YOU, instead of you choosing them, then it will work wonders.

No, you won't.

It is recommended, as many crystals have different abilities in them.

Unfortunately, this wand won't cast spells, like in Harry Potter. This is because Harry Potter spells defy the laws of physics, which is impossible to do. It can be used to aid in casting other types of spells, however, such as casting a circle or creating a book of shadows.

The wand isn't the source of magic. You are. When you use the wand, it only makes it easier. It's like a spoon stirring soup: you're still the origin of the stirring. And you could stir without it -- it would simply be less efficient. It will work, but it won't give you magic. You already have magic.

I'm a female and a witch, so yes, girls can do it. But you need to study magic before starting to practice.

Casting a spell is fairly simple. The main ingredient in a spell is faith; without faith a wand is useless. As the wand transfers the faith, or energy, of the spell it is proper to point the wand at the object or person as you invoke the words of the spell. Bear in mind that a wand is not necessary, you can just use your hand, but a wand is recommended.

Yes, anyone can be a magic bearer, but like Uncle Ben said, "with great power comes with great responsibility".

You can activate your wand by putting your own magic in it. Hold it while thinking of whatever it is you want to accomplish.

It really depends if you find the magic within you.

You can use the wand to hold ritual, yes. Fighting off a demon is heavy and potentially dangerous work in which you may or not use a wand though, depending on what you find most convenient. Your victory against a demon depends on your power, not on the wand alone. It can be of help at most.

Use crystals that best resonate with you. You can also make multiple wands for different things and use a crystal that resonates with the intention of the use of the wand.

You can sand the wood if the bark isn't taken off, but this will ultimately take the bark off anyway, so it's your choice. To create nice patterns, you could sand some bark off and leave some on.

If you are under the age of thirteen, you should probably have some type of parent supervision.

Any spells that abide within the physical laws of our third dimension reality, because magic cannot transcend these laws.