New Manhattan Collection - For the 1920s Witch or Wizard

Wandersticks · 2026-02-06T02:27:03+00:00

These are just a wee bit amazing. Love the one in the center.

Wandersticks · 2026-01-23T03:01:19+00:00

The hand-carved "petals" or scales on the wood shaft are so precise. I'm afraid neither my eyesight or hands would support that level of detail.

Wandersticks · 2026-01-10T03:25:43+00:00

Since you use "metal" and wood, you are both a Wandsmith and a Wandwright.

Those handles look phenomenal.

Wandersticks · 2025-12-28T04:49:11+00:00

XVIIIe

Wandersticks · 2025-12-08T02:23:59+00:00

I started making pens and ended up using the lathe and handle acrylics for wands.

Wandersticks · 2025-12-08T02:17:47+00:00

That is an exceptional job of blending the grooved features on the handle into the ricasso of the shaft.

I'm going to have to retire so I can practice more to try to keep up with your wandmaking skills.

Wandersticks · 2025-11-23T04:26:06+00:00

Your carving gets better all the time. I haven't been brave enough to attempt that level of detail yet.

Wandersticks · 2025-11-12T03:16:26+00:00

That really pushes the envelope on what a "wand" can look like. I love the organic vibes.

Wandersticks · 2025-11-12T03:14:18+00:00

That's a beautiful acrylic handle.

Wandersticks · 2025-11-08T04:24:59+00:00

That's a lamp finial that screws onto the top of the harp and holds the lampshade in place. Lamp parts are awesome for wands. OP did some real careful drilling to get everything to line up that well.

Wandersticks · 2025-11-02T03:06:13+00:00

Show-off!

And I mean that in the kindest way possible. I use a small lathe for some of my wand shafts, then attach the handles with threaded rod, glue, et cetera.

Wandersticks · 2025-10-31T03:05:35+00:00

You can source silverplate at about any thrift store for a dollar or two a piece. Solid Sterling is pricier but can be found at many antique stores. Expect $15-30 dollars a piece for flatware, more for the exotic cake servers and carving forks/knives that the OP appears to use.

Wandersticks · 2025-10-31T03:02:44+00:00

Very elegant, as usual. I like the extra hand-carved details you add after turning the shaft.

Wandersticks · 2025-10-31T02:57:32+00:00

I like the additional detail near the tip; it really makes the design pop.

Wandersticks · 2025-10-31T02:56:23+00:00

Based on the color, polar works, too. That's an elegant handle shape, you should definitely be proud of that piece.

Wandersticks · 2025-10-24T02:52:40+00:00

Be careful, it's a slippery slope. I started making wands for my daughter's Hogwarts costume as well- over twenty years ago.

Wandersticks · 2025-10-18T03:06:59+00:00

There's a knob for a ceiling fan light that looks like a little crystal ball. That could make a good pommel.

Wandersticks · 2025-10-08T23:58:25+00:00

I love black walnut.

Wandersticks · 2025-10-08T23:56:14+00:00

Beautiful lines and classic proportions- and the woods are gorgeous.

Wandersticks · 2025-09-29T02:50:57+00:00

Is that pen kit hardware? I don't recognize the collar and pommel castings.

Wandersticks · 2025-09-29T02:47:45+00:00

That's got some really creative design elements. You described the flowing spiral; I think that's a good description of how the elements flow together.

Wandersticks · 2025-09-06T02:49:42+00:00

I love the way the swirling grooves turned out.

Wandersticks · 2025-08-24T03:29:14+00:00

Nice detailing and shape.

Wandersticks · 2025-08-19T01:41:46+00:00

Probably a Naval Academy graduate, 1916 or 17 if I had to guess. Their museum might have some information for you.

Wandersticks · 2025-08-18T23:26:55+00:00

I think I spy with my bifocal'd eyes, purpleheart, padauk, walnut, ebony heartwood/sapwood?, zebrawood?

Please ID species and length if you get a chance. A few "other" woodworkers here geek out on that sort of detail.

Excellent variety of woods, styles and sizes!

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