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I got a quick request for a Dumbledore's wand for a friend of mine's son, who just finished reading the Harry Potter books. His birthday is Saturday, so I made it yesterday. In contrast to my last wand.. this one was 5 hours. No not Elder.. you try to get elder wood when you live in a big city.. midwest USA! This one is maple, just so that is would be strong enough to hold up to a 10 year old. Jacobean oil stain, mixed with Naptha and black aniline dye… I used candle wax to protect the part I wanted to stay blond so the symbols would look clean. Thanks for looking. ~ e

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I know a lot of Harry Potter fans (some quite a bit older than ten) who would love to have this wand. I'm sure your friends son will be thrilled.
 

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Great wand! Not only a good birthday present, but nice reward for finishing all the Harry Potter books. Did you use a dremel to carve all the detail?
 

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I too would love to hear how you made this - suddenly think of a little guy's mind blowing at the sight of his own wand…
 

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Great wand!!!!!!
 

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Another winner. Excellent work once again.
 

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Wow! Beautiful wand--spot on for the wand we've all seen in the movies, too. I'm sure the recipient will be very excited to have this.
 

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Yeah, but does it include a phoenix feather? :p
 

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Nicely done and you will have a new best friend I am sure !
 

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Thanks all :) I turned the wand first, then used one of my smallest gouge chisels to place where i wanted the pattern, used and even smaller one to make the cell-like shapes so they fit together. I did it mindlessly while watching a the "Deathly Hallows pt1"... Then I used a dremel to tidy up the edges and with a sanding mop head (Tufftools.com) polished it smooth. Alas last time I tried to get a Phoenix feather I got all the hair singed off my arms and face. he he.
 

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Very nice project. Thanks for the construction details. Wish I had the patience for doing such lovingly detailed work.
 

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That is soo cool. I, along with others would love to hear the process you went through to create such a marvel. I have a friend that would love one of these, and I would enjoy making an attempt at one. Thank you very much for sharing.
 

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I like it. Looks like a fun project.
 

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Nice gift. I was thinking about making this too.
 
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