Craft Projects > Halloween > CostumesAugust 30, 2005

Beaded Magic Wand

By Connie Decker Brown
Beaded Magic Wand

Supplies:

  • 15" long, 3/8" diameter wooden dowel
  • Silver paint
  • 2-3 silver tinsel stems
  • 1 package of beads
  • Glue gun

Directions:

1. Paint dowel silver. Allow to dry thoroughly.

2. Glue 1 silver tinsel stem 2" from the top.

3. Wrap the silver tinsel stem the rest of the way to the top.

4. Place 2-3 beads on the silver tinsel stem.

5. Shape the tinsel stem into a star with 1 1/2" per side, arranging the beads in a pleasing pattern. Leave 1" for finishing.

6. Wrap the remaining 1" on the dowel and glue the end to secure.

7. Voila! A Magic Wand to charm the heart of any princess.

Also see the Beaded Terrific Tiara.

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By
09/01/2005

Cute , and fun looking. I am going to make one
for me. I just got some glass beads and was looking to make something pretty. I will put this
on the shelf or on the wall.
Thank you for the idea.

By
08/30/2005

That looks easy and I know MY 3 year olds would love it!

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