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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Today I tryout wand making using only hand tools, as I wanted to do this for as cheap as possible, and I was really amazed by the results!!
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I spotted the dodgy finger straight away! lol! Loved this video, the wands are brilliant and it was a really good instruction video too I cant wait to see what mine will look like! Need to get these online so we can buy them! I was also chuffed to bits you are using the kit I got you! awesome!
@@AnunnaHealing Bot just using, breaking the kit you got me 😁🤦♂️
I’m interested to hear more about the character these magical wands will be for!!??
They all look great, I particularly like the bark/stick-ish areas you left on them
Cheers, yeah I think they are my favourite bits too, I did find it really difficult to choose between carving something away and leaving it how I found it!
I love the natural look of all these wands, the natural way you made them, and your enthusiasm for beautiful wood! I'm jealous of your location. There is so much wood to choose from. I primarily use reclaimed/found wood from city alleys, thrift stores, etc. The projects I build are dictated by the wood I have. I also built some wands and made a video.
@@Patrickitron Thank you!
Gotta love a pretty stick 😁
You just gotta use whatever you have to had, for me the reason why it’s made out of what I can forage nearby is I don’t have the money for wood and not too much access to reclaimed stuff, but I loved how you made the wands in your video out of an old table leg.
When I saw that a lightbulb went off, how to make a wand handle without a lathe, just by an old small table!!
Thanks for the comments, looking forward to seeing your next wand creations (and obviously the spells😁)
I love how all your wands turned out. I've made a few wands myself and enjoy their making. There are so many possibilities. A thought of mine that I'll share with you here. I like to look at wands as miniature walking sticks. I get ideas all the time for walking sticks by looking at wands. Also, I like the somewhat mystical appearance of both. Possibilities are endless if you work with what nature has provided. Keep on, keeping on!
@@OzarkArtsandCrafts I totally agree, wands are great because they can be potentially easier to find and quicker to make than some walking sticks/ baskets so give quick gratification, perfect for an afternoon project!
Thank you again for your kind words, I’m glad you like me how they turned out, it certainly a craft I’m falling for!
For grippier gloves...you can sew a suede patches on the areas you would like more grip. You can also try things like some hot glue or similar (like the grippy lines on the bottom of some socks) on those slippy areas😊
@@wendy1453 That’s a brilliant idea 🤩🤩
Thanks Wendy!
Really great work. I love how you are using real wood found from nature. Keep up the great work.
Thank you, I definitely enjoy that part of the process as it makes any woodland trip a potential treasure hunt 😁
I see that you’ve done some customisations to wands, have you made any before?
If so do you have any advice for a newbie?
These are some really great designs. I love how instructional you are with both technique and artistry. Definitely saving this video for when I have students who want to whittle and carve their own wands.
Thank you!
Yea it started out as a quick “let’s see what I can make” kinda video and snowballed into a full process breakdown, so took a lot longer than expected!! 😂
I’d be honoured if it can be used to help any others out!!
Awesome job! The one with the stain don’t look bad at all since the color brought out some of the finer details, however the natural look with just the oils definitely looks better. Also, great thumbnail! 😄
The thumbnail is my favourite part now 😁👍
I’ve since watched a couple more videos about staining and maybe I need to sand over the top of the ones I’ve stained with a super fine grit as that gets a ‘better’ end result, but things like ebonizing, or using leather dye seem to end up with a better result
Thanks as always Ben for your comments a support, means a lot 👊
Wow! These are amazing! Looking forward to seeing more!
Thank you!
I’m not sure what to attempt yet, I think I want to try friction burning and some other types of carving before I get too intricate.
The best part is finding an interesting ‘stick’, then half the work is done for you! 😁
absolutely amazing guide. decided to make a wand out of a nice stick I found, and this video has been the most helpful one so far!
Cheers Sam, that means a lot!
Please share an image with me on insta, I’d love to see the result!
Great job! They look great! 😊
Thank you!
Really pleased with ‘most’ of the results 😁
Some are definitely better the closer you look, some are not! 😂
beautiful! looks
authentic!
….well I haven’t tried to see if they will work, so you could be on to something 😂
nice job. I like the ones at 39:27 and 37:21 the best
Interesting, they were two really simple ones, I think maybe even amongst my first few attempts!
Thank you for the comment!
@@agreatalternative yeah I'm a fan of really thin wands like in Harry Potter. if a wand is too thick it looks too odd to me personally.
@@RedCaio Ahh right, I don’t think I’ve worked out what style I like most so far, especially after realising how great they are for someone who fidgets a lot!
Probably a mixture, I’m all about the varied 😁
Great video Jason.
Learned a lot and will be having a go.
Might even video it.
Take care.
Cheers, Huw
PS I can't seem to get onto your FB Page
@@WoodenItBeNice Hey Huw, thank you for the kind words, I’d definitely recommend making a wand, it’s how I’m attempting a lot of the skills before trying them out on a walking stick, plus I’ve found it easier to find wand sized sticks (that don’t need cutting down) over walking sticks.
Hmm that’s odd, to be totally honest though I use RUclips and Instagram mainly, FB was set up by Alicia and it’s rarely used, thanks for letting us know!