@IamSteve: why not we are looking for things to do in our Party room other then the HP test and chess. it Slytherin common. So where are trying to come up with ideas there to
First off, sorry for the dodgy picture, i took it on my phone lol
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a225/KissKillTheory/2011-01-18213948.jpg
The one on the left is incomplete, so ignore the blue line, its only there for demonstration purposes.
The process is very simple.
Gather your materials;
Dowel Rod
Hot Glue + Gun
Paints of choice
Lacquer / Varnish (optional)
1. Cut your dowel to length (i tend to go about 13 inches)
2. mark off where you want the handle to start
3. add a fine "web" of hot glue around the handle area and allow to dry.
4. continue to build up the "web" of glue in order to bulk out the handle.
5. once you reach a good thickness allow to dry (i let mine dry over night)
6. Paint. I generally leave the wood a solid colour and then use three to four different colours on the handles starting with a dark base, then dry brushing the rest on top.
7. If you're looking for a glossy finish, add 2-3 coats of Lacquer or clear varnish.
To achieve the rounded end like i have on the middle wand, i simply cut out thin card in that shape and wrapped it around the base of the dowel, then glued over it. In order to not use too much glue to fill in the gaps you can use stuff like bondo, keeping in mind it will add extra weight. I just used Airsoft pellets as their light and can be glued over to smooth.
The far right handle was made from an old chisel that was rusted, so i just drilled a hole down the center and glued the dowel in.
Hope this helps!
Steve
Thanks for posting the link Kestre! Oh and good luck with the HP prize finding Norbert!
