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

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  • @Roguex1979x
    @Roguex1979x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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
      @Unknown_____jwknska1121 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

  • @aliciadovebridenbaugh1198
    @aliciadovebridenbaugh1198 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rosefortheKing
    @rosefortheKing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you use shellac or anything on them? I don't know much about wood treatments but it seems like a neat hobby! 🙂

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I paint them, I use Mr Super Clear or Army Painter matte varnish 😊 These wood ones I've left as they are but they could probably benefit from some varnish too!

    • @rosefortheKing
      @rosefortheKing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts very cool! Mr. Super Clear (MSC) works on wood too?! No wonder 'he's' so popular! 😊👍

  • @namshaw7515
    @namshaw7515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

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

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @sexyjellyfish82
    @sexyjellyfish82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    “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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @Kalleron
      @Kalleron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @rebeccamentzer6108
      @rebeccamentzer6108 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @amberbydreamsart5467
    @amberbydreamsart5467 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @pogostix6097
    @pogostix6097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 ❤️

  • @lucchi018
    @lucchi018 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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 ☺️🥰

  • @nickyaerobones
    @nickyaerobones 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wonderful! I'd love to see it! 😊😊

  • @tiggercereals8712
    @tiggercereals8712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @brookeorsomething9217
    @brookeorsomething9217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @williin
    @williin 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    For some strange reason, I’ve been walking around lately,noticing fallen branches and imagining them as wands. I’ve never made a wand in my life, but of course I did a search in TH-cam and saw your video. I enjoyed watching this. Very calming and inspiring.

  • @hannahshark8080
    @hannahshark8080 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @sulkyrusalka5766
    @sulkyrusalka5766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @thegazetteyt
    @thegazetteyt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL. I whittle. It's therapeutic :P

  • @squeerrel-j
    @squeerrel-j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @foxgamerturkiye2872
    @foxgamerturkiye2872 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you worked at Ollivander's?

  • @slytheringingerwitch
    @slytheringingerwitch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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!

  • @Floofypan
    @Floofypan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @Floofypan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 😌

  • @robiyna6951
    @robiyna6951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Deby_Bumblebee
    @Deby_Bumblebee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lesnyczlowiekoutdoor
    @lesnyczlowiekoutdoor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can put core into them.

  • @Vezkor
    @Vezkor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @samanthadean1083
    @samanthadean1083 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Deby_Bumblebee
    @Deby_Bumblebee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TheWizdWiz
    @TheWizdWiz 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I would love to try this at some point when I’m older. I’ve always wanted to take up whittling and this could be a good start when I do

  • @DaniGamerWarrior
    @DaniGamerWarrior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Ekaterini-Hugger
    @Ekaterini-Hugger 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @greenghoul157
    @greenghoul157 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I was a wizard I would love this wand

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't fully believe you are not 😊

  • @KamiOkoy
    @KamiOkoy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Marcythevampy
    @Marcythevampy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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?

  • @TonyNL87
    @TonyNL87 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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😎

  • @sunflowerboi003
    @sunflowerboi003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @FreeSpiritinLightandLove
    @FreeSpiritinLightandLove 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @ceceneobae
    @ceceneobae 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @amberknight400
    @amberknight400 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SculptedThoughts
    @SculptedThoughts ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @johnmitchelljr
    @johnmitchelljr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Most whittling videos are by men, wanted to see what you can do. Very good video except it seems you only did one video, hoping you get some more whittling inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sandraporter4059
    @sandraporter4059 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @shaysdior_
    @shaysdior_ ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @cosmiccharlie8294
    @cosmiccharlie8294 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @The_first_mage123
    @The_first_mage123 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @weaver775
    @weaver775 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Use a strop every 20 mins or so and you'll keep the sharpness of your blade.

  • @meinhartfrancois
    @meinhartfrancois 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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 😊😊

  • @evan.m5792
    @evan.m5792 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @rebeccamentzer6108
    @rebeccamentzer6108 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @AbigailCline
    @AbigailCline 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful! And so helpful to see the process.

  • @lizscorpiogirl2556
    @lizscorpiogirl2556 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it thanks for your amazing video

  • @Jacobflamecaster
    @Jacobflamecaster 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to make wands for my siblings

  • @TheMacabreGamer
    @TheMacabreGamer ปีที่แล้ว

    Should do another and varnish it after.

  • @skin5201
    @skin5201 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for that 👌❤️

  • @Yomamahdhe
    @Yomamahdhe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you get a stick that has termites?

  • @lachauntiswashington231
    @lachauntiswashington231 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @briannamayrosalind5954
    @briannamayrosalind5954 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s beautiful! 😍

  • @kstormgeistgem461
    @kstormgeistgem461 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!!!

  • @kiapandora2510
    @kiapandora2510 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing!!!!

  • @jmarshal
    @jmarshal 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SarinKotes
    @SarinKotes ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dawn5227
    @dawn5227 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My 13 yr old son likes to carve from sticks. But hes more interested in making knives not wands lol

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha well, knives are useful too! (but not as much as wands :P :P). It's great that he enjoys making things 😊😊

  • @PrettyReliableTransportation
    @PrettyReliableTransportation ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jamisanmatalonis8458
    @jamisanmatalonis8458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @whitenoise8132
    @whitenoise8132 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!! 🙂

  • @RawVeganForever
    @RawVeganForever ปีที่แล้ว

    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❤

  • @garthtimmins2852
    @garthtimmins2852 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @gisellesgarden
    @gisellesgarden 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @bryancameron5564
    @bryancameron5564 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BhagyashreeKeri-j4v
    @BhagyashreeKeri-j4v 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It will work

  • @sussextoni
    @sussextoni 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this xx

  • @HER_Only_sIN
    @HER_Only_sIN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mariasantosandersen5324
    @mariasantosandersen5324 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful❤

  • @zachwood8095
    @zachwood8095 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 :)

  • @DonaldMcDaniel-c4l
    @DonaldMcDaniel-c4l ปีที่แล้ว

    get yourself a small flexible saw to cut the ends off.

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like an excellent idea 😊😊

  • @buwicc
    @buwicc ปีที่แล้ว

    love it!

  • @TheJonesy425
    @TheJonesy425 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!

  • @carolannthompson1442
    @carolannthompson1442 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely ❤

  • @shannonannagins
    @shannonannagins 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @whimziereads6190
    @whimziereads6190 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was really cool. Thanks for sharing 😊

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching ☺️☺️

  • @marinalodi6313
    @marinalodi6313 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I had tools as sharp as yours lol Mine takes ages to make a wand

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had to buy a sharpening stone after doing one wand - the knife had gotten blunt in just a couple of hours!

  • @brandobeezy9863
    @brandobeezy9863 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @skin5201
      @skin5201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂I am the same

  • @ari5979
    @ari5979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Te quedo todo bello

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Muchas gracias 😊😊

    • @ari5979
      @ari5979 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RetroGeekCrafts de nada te lo mereces

  • @jackeilhigh
    @jackeilhigh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty

  • @Alresu
    @Alresu ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Alresu
      @Alresu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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.^^)

  • @rosy1586
    @rosy1586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    More wand designs plz!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PrkrS
    @PrkrS ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @Lemonmatronics
    @Lemonmatronics 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dreamingnightmares8173
    @dreamingnightmares8173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like a nice hobby😺

  • @ansatsusama
    @ansatsusama 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @firstcanonkill1767
    @firstcanonkill1767 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve done this too! It’s so fun!!!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is!! I love trying new shapes 😊

  • @rex12359
    @rex12359 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is some beautiful craftsman shift

  • @leilamiller9631
    @leilamiller9631 ปีที่แล้ว

    i made this and its soo cool!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dollylollyplaytime8552
    @dollylollyplaytime8552 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Theee look fantastic!!!!

  • @cherie_fleur
    @cherie_fleur 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @catedoge3206
    @catedoge3206 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad im not the only one xD

  • @Brynja24
    @Brynja24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @WW1Hun
    @WW1Hun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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! 😊

  • @xRAINxOFxBLOODx
    @xRAINxOFxBLOODx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I might try this myself!

    • @RetroGeekCrafts
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jeannecotter2795
    @jeannecotter2795 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @PixiePrincess501
    @PixiePrincess501 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @SpookyDeerArt
    @SpookyDeerArt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ☺️

  • @vermilionbug
    @vermilionbug 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
      @RetroGeekCrafts  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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