My Secret Hobby: Wand Whittling. How to get a Wand out of a Stick. Wood Carving for Beginners

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Today we have something... definitely different. I've had a lot of work, so while I finish the next custom I will show you something I do when I'm stressed. Wand whittling! I thought you might find it interesting. I picked up this hobby as a way to motivate myself to go for walks; I pick up branches and sticks and I work on them when I get home. I have a few different designs I like. Today I will show you one of my favourites.
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:00
- Carving/whittling the body of the wand: 00:20
- Carving the wand handle: 03:10
- Final Details: 04:53
- Results: 06:09
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@sexyjellyfish82 2 жыл бұрын

“Which I then accumulate for no reason.” That statement is the story of my life with nature items. 😂 I absolutely loved this video and would love to see more.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe yes. It's tough 😆 I'm glad you liked the video!

@Kalleron 2 жыл бұрын

I accumulate pretty rocks... I've power carved maybe 2 of them, but I always pick them up, "just in case." 😅

@rebeccamentzer6108 Жыл бұрын

I do this all the time and still question why but still continue to do so must be a reason

@Roguex1979x 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I thought I was the only one who specifically go for walks to find branches! I've made one wand. Might try the whittling thing! Thank you for sharing!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh that's so good to read! I love finding unique looking branches too! I think you could try, it's a good excuse for keeping even more sticks around :D :D

@Unknown_____jwknska1121 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@tiggercereals8712 2 жыл бұрын

So you fix old toys AND you’re also a wizard?! My mind is blown 🤯

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Haha 😊😊

@namshaw7515 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, motivation to go outside 😂 The handle design came out really clean, very nice!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Yes, I need to motivate myself to go for walks, so this has helped!

@amberbydreamsart5467 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, gorgeous!! I've been wanting to take a slow step into the world of woodcarving and there's a gorgeous park i walk through a few times a week where I could easily grab a stick or two! I'm definitely going to try this sometime soon, thanks for the video and motivation!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊😊 I hope you give this a try soon! I'd love to see the result!

@nickyaerobones 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely ! I made my wand out of a stick from the 74 year old ash tree in my garden

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'd love to see it! 😊😊

@pogostix6097 2 жыл бұрын

Forest magic is very much my aesthetic! I tuned a big, twisted, gnarly fallen tree branch into a witchy staff. It doubles as a walking cane when my leg pains/vertigo act up. Currently carving runes and whimsical shapes into it as the fancy strikes me (the wood is very old and hard so I have to use a dremel but it's getting pretty good I think). I got some quartz crystal moons and gold wire I might try to integrate as well. If I go for a walk without my little dog (she is 1000% my familiar and I wish I could take her everywhere with me) I often bring her home a stick to gnaw on, so I might try making a wand one of these days...

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this ☺️❤️ (and I'm so sorry for the late reply). Your carving sounds amazing! Awwww your doggy familiar. Such a lovely image! I hope you try a wand out of the stick! I would like to try a dremel, have never used one! Thanks again for your message ❤️

@thegazetteyt 2 жыл бұрын

DUDE! You Whittle!? That's amazing!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

LOL. I whittle. It's therapeutic :P

@greenghoul157 2 жыл бұрын

If I was a wizard I would love this wand

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I don't fully believe you are not 😊

@hannahshark8080 7 ай бұрын

Immediate like and subscribe for the 'Willow' reference. It's one of my childhood favorites ❤️

@FreeSpiritinLove 16 күн бұрын

I loved your video and your wand. You shouldn’t put your talent or your learning curve down. You will progress in difficulty as you go along. I don’t know how to do any of those things so it was very helpful. Thank you.

@brookeorsomething9217 2 жыл бұрын

This is so cool! Also I legitimately laughed out loud at “behold my editing skills” 😂

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe thank you 😁

@squeerrel-j 2 жыл бұрын

although I am neither a witch, a wizard nor a sorcerer, thank you for that note

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome 😊😊

@slytheringingerwitch 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I was meant to subscribe to your channel. In case anyone wants an easy way to remember how long your wand should be, just the same length of your forearm (inc the hand) and it should be fine. I have made wands in the past and I prefer them being wood rather than the replica wands that are made from resin. My 7 year old nephew is so into making wands from wood, obviously my influence has helped somewhat. Back to this though, I am so glad you posted this, I forgot how much fun I used to have, so I have been inspired to go out and get some fallen branches to whittle.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊😊 That's a great tip for the wand length, I had no idea! I'm so happy to read you have such a positive influence on your nephew ❤️ I hope you can both find some branches and make wands!

@sulkyrusalka5766 2 жыл бұрын

I think I'm going to try whittling too, this was a lot of fun to watch :) I also grew up with Willow, I love that movie

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to read this! 😊 (that you're going to try, and that you also know Willow!). Feel free to share the result, I'd love to see!

@bryancameron5564 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna attempt this with just a pocket knife, gloves, and a piece of sandpaper 😂 great video 👍 and nice wands 😁

@lucchi018 2 жыл бұрын

This might not be a decent view count type of video for your channel, since it's pretty distant from your normal demographic, but It's such relaxing video. I loved watching it. I love almost all hobbies involving arts and crafts. Keep the amazing work!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

It is indeed my worst performing video ever (by far xD) but I think I will leave it. Now I know for the next one! I'm really glad you enjoyed it though, thank you for your message ☺️🥰

@rex12359 6 ай бұрын

That is some beautiful craftsman shift

@Medieval123 2 ай бұрын

It was great inspiration for me, and I made a few wands myself and I used duck tape for the handle and took brush pens to make a design.

@DaniGamerWarrior Жыл бұрын

This was so lovely to watch, I'd love to see what other wand styles you like to create.

@her_only_sin3436 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe I had no idea this was on your channel!! This is so cool

@Brynja24 2 жыл бұрын

Aawww, as a pagan witch I enjoyed this video very much ❤ Besides your usual pony-videos which my little son and I watch to calm down before bedtime 🤭

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊😊 Thank you so much for your message!

@garthtimmins2852 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad that you are enjoying your hobby. I'm a beginning whittler, and I find that it's very mindful and relaxing. Sometimes when I'm whittling, I lose track of time. I enjoy making little figures for my grandkids. Now that I've seen your video, I think I'm going to try some wands.

@ansatsusama 2 жыл бұрын

I had a Mother Nature's Gift I wanted a light color wood, the first was rotten and the Goddess Gift was a smooth and beautifully white wood, after sanding is like a polish finish I love it. I want a wine around very lightly but scar me I never crave wood before. YOU NAILED IT'S AMAZING WORK

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds beautiful! And I'm very glad you enjoyed the video 😊😊

@samanthadean1083 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I have a friend who turns wands on a lathe, so seeing it done this way is interesting!!! 😁

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 😊I'd love to try a lathe some day!

@amberknight400 2 жыл бұрын

That was super neat! I'd like to see another!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@Ekaterini-Hugger 2 жыл бұрын

That‘s great. I once did a carving workshop and started a wooden spoon. Really relaxing work. Thanks for sharing ;-D

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It's a really nice hobby, very relaxing 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@Vezkor 2 жыл бұрын

This was so neat!! Thank you for showing us this part of your world!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching 😊😊

@zachwood8095 6 ай бұрын

i'm so glad i came upon your video i had gotten so tired of finding all these fake glue wand videos it made me sick lol. gorgeous work :)

@AnnoyingNewsletters 2 ай бұрын

Yesterday I noticed that my friends have a nice renewable resource of a quick growing nuisance tree or bush along their garage and up *_through_* their porch. I suggested making wands out them since they're such a smooth, straight, skinny trunk. I'm going to send them your video. 🪄

@sunflowerboi003 2 жыл бұрын

I really love this video! When you said you weren't sure what they were called, I think they're called stubs, or tree knots. I love widdling and I'm not sure exactly what they're called but I'm glad that you decided to post this!! ❤

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, thank you for the info! Now I know for the next time ☺️☺️ I'm very glad you enjoyed the video!

@robiyna6951 2 жыл бұрын

wow this is 100% not something id have clicked on if I wasnt subscribed and constantly watching your video when they're released anyway, but I actually loved it! its cool to see the process and other forms of art, I've never thought about this! my partner is a witch and I love to hear about the sorts of things they get up to, maybe ill give this a go and surprise them hehe!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Hehehe I'm so happy you have a witch for a partner!! 😊😊

@jmarshal Жыл бұрын

That’s gorgeous! Don’t be ashamed of those wands! They’re really beautiful. You are so multi skilled and talented!

@PrettyReliableTransportation 11 ай бұрын

This was great!! I found a big stick today that I want to make into a wand w feathers & crystals

@RetroGeekCrafts 11 ай бұрын

I hope you do!! 😊😊

@sandraporter4059 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. You did a great job and I very much enjoyed your video. I'm planning on widdeling a wand from an apple tree branch.

@cosmiccharlie8294 8 ай бұрын

Try some ground chaga mushroom simmered in water for a rich brown stain. You can use it on fabric too. And linseed oil mixed with turpentine is and old world wood preservative that smells great.

@lizscorpiogirl2556 9 ай бұрын

Love it thanks for your amazing video

@KamiOkoy 2 жыл бұрын

that wand looks amazing! it's very natural, i love it. thank you for sharing

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊😊

@briannamayrosalind5954 Ай бұрын

It’s beautiful! 😍

@shannonannagins Жыл бұрын

This is beautiful!! Also the carving sounds are very soothing.

@mariasantosandersen5324 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful❤

@whimziereads6190 2 жыл бұрын

This was really cool. Thanks for sharing 😊

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching ☺️☺️

@TheJonesy425 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@Cadychan 2 жыл бұрын

Those are so cool!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@cherie_fleur 2 жыл бұрын

This is gorgeous and so soothing!! I'm so gonna get into this, I've been meaning to find more use to my wood carving tools 🥰

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

You should! I'm really glad you liked it 😊

@ceceneobae 2 жыл бұрын

ilove makiing wands like this but i havent done it in forever! this wand is so beautiful thank you for inspiring me, and i would love to see more of this! this is a perfect winter hobby

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 I hope you go back to making wands again soon!

@elishawilliams5460 2 жыл бұрын

I loved watching you widdle! Please do more ❤️

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@damarisarts9489 2 жыл бұрын

I totally loved that video! You have a fun, artsy way of making your items. How cool!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊😊

@dollylollyplaytime8552 2 жыл бұрын

Theee look fantastic!!!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊😊

@RawVeganForever 10 ай бұрын

Thank u so much for making this video & sharing the links. I’ve started making wands & don’t know what I’m doing but I enjoy it a lot. I’ve made 5 & looking to improve my new found skills❤

@sussextoni 5 ай бұрын

Love this xx

@firstcanonkill1767 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done this too! It’s so fun!!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

It is!! I love trying new shapes 😊

@jeannecotter2795 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is very lovely. You have inspired me to finally do something different with the sticks I pick up. I usually add my finds to weavings.

@RetroGeekCrafts Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I'm very glad the video inspire dyou 😊😊 Thank you for your message!

@lesnyczlowiekoutdoor 10 ай бұрын

You can put core into them.

@skin5201 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that 👌❤️

@buwicc Жыл бұрын

love it!

@aliciadovebridenbaugh1198 2 жыл бұрын

To retro geek crafts good luck with your wand making watch out for splinters ouch glad to see you have gloves. Good job.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊

@carolannthompson1442 Жыл бұрын

Lovely ❤

@whitenoise8132 Жыл бұрын

Your tutorial was very thorough, informative and personable. It gave me the encouragement I've been looking for to do some wand whittling. Hopefully your still get a much deserved commission from Amazon as I used your link to purchase a wood whittling set. I'm so excited! Thank you!! 🙂

@evan.m5792 6 ай бұрын

Something I would do would probably put some wood hardening oil on the wand at the end so it looks more like a real wand and make sure that It doesn’t break too easily

@blacksheep2862 2 жыл бұрын

Whittling so soothing

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

😊😊

@Lemonmatronics 2 жыл бұрын

I might try this out tbh, I’d love to see more!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it! It's a lot of fun 😊

@thayet 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, this is so cool. ♥

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I'm very glad you enjoyed it 😊😊

@xRAINxOFxBLOODx 2 жыл бұрын

I might try this myself!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

You definitely should!! (So sorry for the super late reply)

@dreamingnightmares8173 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like a nice hobby😺

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

😊 It's really relaxing!

@jackeilhigh Жыл бұрын

Pretty

@lachauntiswashington231 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful craftsmanship. ❤ That's really cool and impressive 👏 👍 🤩 maybe someday I would try it and use that excuse to go outside too. 😄

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊😊 I hope you get a chance to try making them! It's fun to go stick-hunting!

@NekoAiray 2 жыл бұрын

I´ve messed with so many art forms since I was a kid and dunno why I never thought of wood carving :D ...Well, I already poke myself with needles while sewing and nick my fingers with a craft knife to remember why XD But I love your creativity here!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

It's quite a nice hobby, although you should definitely be careful with the sharp tools! I always wear those gloves that came with the kit, otherwise with my clumsiness I would have already lost a finger or two :P

@Floofypan 2 жыл бұрын

I IMMENSELY enjoyed it! I love this! Watching you making this and seeing how beautiful it came out to be was very... ✨inspiring✨ I low-key wanna try it too now AHAHAHA, only problem is just materials, time, and my fear of splinters ;) I feel pawgers that I saw this info of you whittling in the server beforehand 👀👀👀

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊 The gloves protect you from splinters and from getting carried away with the knife! These ones were included in the whittling set I got and are like... extra strong. It is a little scary at first, not going to lie, but it feels SO GOOD when you start carving away and revealing the wood inside. You should definitely try!

@Floofypan 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts woa, I never knew the gloves come with the set you bought. :0 Ehe,, even if I might not be able to do it right away, I'll keep it in mind 😌

@aliceread260 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing!!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊 Glad you enjoyed it!

@rosy1586 2 жыл бұрын

More wand designs plz!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to but this video did so badly youtube stopped showing my other ones. Unfortunately, wands harm the channel :(

@mightyguy1544 Жыл бұрын

If you want a darker wand with more contrast try using old moter oil, or for a lighter color use olive oil

@leilamiller9631 10 ай бұрын

i made this and its soo cool!

@RetroGeekCrafts 10 ай бұрын

Yay!!! So glad you gave it a try, it's a lot of fun! ☺️☺️

@gisellesgarden 2 жыл бұрын

I'm late to watching but wow I loved this and would love to see more if you want to share!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊😊 (and so sorry for the late reply!!)

@ari5979 2 жыл бұрын

Te quedo todo bello

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias 😊😊

@ari5979 2 жыл бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts de nada te lo mereces

@WW1Hun 2 жыл бұрын

Neat! I’ve carved new tool handles for vintage axes, hammers and the like, and some canes, walking sticks and hiking staves but never a wand. Looks fun, will have to give it a try, as I have lots of sticks and a whole tool box full of carving tool.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh nice! I'd love to see those! And yes, you should definitely give it a try, there's so much you can do with just one or two tools! 😊

@LSZOE2001 5 ай бұрын

I'm carving my first wand from a very old sea fishing rod.... well.... I cut off the long wooden handle.😅 I don't even have the right tools and I don't even know what type of wood it is... it is not that heavy but it is extremely hard. I'm using different sizes of chisels to get the rough shape. I specially bought them to start this hobby. And for the finer shapes I'm gonna use small files and maybe even my dremel and for the finishing I'm gonna use sandpaper. I hope I get the job done with those few tools. Mine is gonna look like my wand in Hogwarts Legacy... natural grey😎

@PixiePrincess501 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a cool idea!! ♥ I actually recently learned how to sharpen pencils with a craft knife, and it's actually very relaxing to do! I may just try my hand at whittling now and see what I can make!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊😊 I'm so glad you found it interesting! I hope you try it and have lots of fun 😊

@Deby_Bumblebee 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Now I want to do that too And do different things uwu

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it 😊😊

@Marcythevampy 2 ай бұрын

I’m breaking apart a huge tree branch that fell into my yard and will be using this video as guidance for my wands!! 🤣🖤 I don’t know if you’ll see this but how did you dry out your branches before carving? Just in the sun outside?

@pixels2u 2 жыл бұрын

❤🧙❤ beautiful, would love to purchase one

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊😊

@brandobeezy9863 Жыл бұрын

Love it, just bought a carving kit and wanted to do the exact same thing. Maybe install some colors, crystals etc. Thanks for the cool video 😊

@RetroGeekCrafts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your message!!😊😊 Super late reply, but I hope you're trying the carving kit!

@skin5201 10 ай бұрын

😂I am the same

@vermilionbug 2 жыл бұрын

I make wands sometimes in the exact same way! I haven't made one in a long time, though, so I'm thinking maybe I will because of this video.

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!! Yes, I think it's time to do more 😁 I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

@SpookyDeerArt 2 жыл бұрын

ah so cool!! i've always wanted to get into wand whittling, i started sculping them a few years ago and while that's fun, having them be all, or mostly all, natural is really more appealing to me now than rubber cement and polymer clay. i hope i can pick it up as a hobby like you one day!!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Oh cool! You should definitely try, there's something very nice about turning a branch you can find in a garden or park into a one of a kind "art piece" (regardless of the result). The transformation feels great ☺️

@SarinKotes Жыл бұрын

i usually just use sandpaper when i make wands. So this might be a cool other thing to do when making wands.

@RetroGeekCrafts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊😊

@user-fm7iy1fp7g 2 ай бұрын

It will work

@willbright1399 Жыл бұрын

Sweet

@RetroGeekCrafts 10 ай бұрын

😊😊

@Alresu Жыл бұрын

I really like the bone wand. Also the one on the top and the one on the bottom of the video. Was just starting to wonder if I should give whittling a try and this seems like the rind kind of project to do it.

@RetroGeekCrafts 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! 😊😊 I think you DEFINITELY SHOULD give it a try!!

@Alresu 11 ай бұрын

@@RetroGeekCrafts Thanks for the encouragement! I already did a few projects, two of them were wands. The first one is... well, it's bad, but I like how the second one turned out. :) (For the second one I used whittling knives, for the first one a dull blade my dad once pulled out the water when we were fishing.^^)

@marialuisatrentini532 2 жыл бұрын

Manos magicas!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Gracias 😊😊

@meinhartfrancois 2 жыл бұрын

My resolution is to start crocheting again, so I don't think I'll try whittling. Still, your video was a lot of fun - I always enjoy your voice-vers & the little moments of humour ("behold, my editing skills" was a stand-out)! I really appreciated your note about welcoming all genders. I'm cis-gender, but I still thank you!

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh nice! I used to crochet (I could never EVER knit, my results were always awful). Crocheting + audiobooks is a great combination, if you haven't tried! Glad you liked the video 😊😊

@PrkrS Жыл бұрын

Wow, that looks amazing! I actually think varnish might look good, and maybe a glaze so that it’s nice and smooth when you hold it also to add structural integrity

@RetroGeekCrafts 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊😊

@kstormgeistgem461 2 жыл бұрын

i've done a Teensy amount of whittling. but i didn't have that great of result when i tried doing smaller works. i had a decent walking stick i made from a maple sapling a neighbor cut down... but then said neighbor's dog ate it. [shrugs fatalistically] hey, maple is good to chew on. i found i was better at working with iron nails and pounding them into rings for people to wear. very good at taking out one's frustrations, blacksmithing. lol

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Ohh wow, your walking stick sounds amazing! So sorry to hear it got lost. I think that means there's a sapling out there waiting for you to find it 😊😊 Iron nails to rings? I'd love to see that!!!

@helenr3242 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I love your channel for the my little pony content, and what a happy surprise to see this video. I’ve done a little bit of wand whittling as well, but not as nice as yours. I wonder what other crafts we may see from you in the future? Very cool

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I like doing different crafts but I'm also a little scared they don't fit the channel (this video had the lowest numbers in history :P) but I maybe I can open another one in the future! 😊

@TheMacabreGamer Жыл бұрын

Should do another and varnish it after.

@shaysdior_ 9 ай бұрын

new sub 👍🏻, this vid makes me really wanna try this, but i just don't have the tools 😢

@rebeccamentzer6108 Жыл бұрын

How do you know which end to make the business end in which end to make the part you hold? I've had a piece of Driftwood that I picked up that just connected to me but one end almost has like a knot so it makes for a bulbous kind of an end so I'm not sure to use that end to hold or do you use that end to set the stone in

@jamisanmatalonis8458 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see someone petrify a wand and make like a stone wand. I don’t know if it’s possible for you but it would be cool

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That would be so cool!! 😊😊

@SculptedThoughts 8 ай бұрын

Hey, I've been researching North American trees with divinatory properties, and I was really taken by the cherry tree. That being said, it's branches have all those little bumps where the blossoms grow. Do you think it would be impossible to make a wand from a cherry branch?

@Deby_Bumblebee 2 жыл бұрын

Can you try to carve a Katana? Like the Mao Mao sword that is one. I'm a fan of Mao Mao too so I would like to see it or at least give you that idea :3

@RetroGeekCrafts 2 жыл бұрын

That would be cool!! Katanas are quite difficult, I imagine, but they look so good 😊 Thank you for the idea!