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You may, however, want to brush it with a light coat of oil to protect the wood.Īttach the crystal to one end of the wand using the jeweler’s wire or leather cording. It’s not necessary to stain it, and in some magical traditions it’s actually recommended that you don’t do so - some people believe that polyurethane or varnish can interfere with the energies of the wood. Sand the wooden stick so that it is smooth. Photo by Joan / PipDiddly via Flickr Creative Commons (CC BY-NC 2.0) In some magical systems, it is believed that a tree limb felled by a storm is imbued with a great deal of magical power. There's no hard and fast rule, however, that you have to use a certain type of wood-many people make a wand out of the stick that "felt right" to them. Another person might choose to use ash wood instead, as it is strongly tied to magical workings and prophecy. For example, if you wished to have a wand connected to power and strength, you might select oak. Some people choose a specific type of wood based upon its magical properties. There’s plenty of wood just lying around, and it’s better to select a piece off the ground than breaking it off a perfectly healthy tree. To find the right stick for your wand, it’s a good idea to go take a walk in the woods. To help you select which one you want to use, be sure to read our list of Magical Crystals and Gemstones. You can make this wand using any crystal at all-such as amethyst, jasper, selenite, etc.-that appeals to you.
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