The Wandmaker's Notebook

Wand design is a key part of the Wizarding World's visual worldbuilding, from the redesigns in  Prisoner of Azkaban to the 1920s wands of Fantastic Beasts . On this page of the Wandmaker's Notebook, we'll look at how the wands have evolved over time, and explore the role artists and prop makers play in this evolution.

When the interactive, park-exclusive wands for Universal Studios: Wizarding World of Harry Potter were revealed, did you get a feeling that they looked familiar? If so, you're absolutely right! Each interactive wand is actually a combination of existing character wands.

Thinking about designing your own wand? On this page of the notebook I've compiled 11 tips to help you create the perfect design.

Welcome back to the Wandmaking Workshop! On this page of the notebook, we'll continue from where we left off in Part 1 and continue to carve our own wand from wood.

Welcome to the wandmaking workshop! On this page of the notebook, We'll learn some basic woodworking techniques that you can use to carve your very own wand from wood. Say goodbye to chopsticks and hot glue - this is the real deal.

Welcome to the Wandmaker's Notebook! My name is Maranda and I make Harry Potter-style wands under the label Praeclarus Wands . This blog is where I share my thoughts about wandmaking, post tutorials, talk about Wizarding World news, and other cool stuff. I hope you'll come with me on this journey!