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    Labcraft Wizards: Magical Projects and Experiments
    Labcraft Wizards: Magical Projects and Experiments
    Labcraft Wizards: Magical Projects and Experiments
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    Labcraft Wizards: Magical Projects and Experiments

    By John Austin

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    Being a wizard takes training, practice, and a few tips from an expert. Labcraft Wizards provides dozens of step-by-step projects to transform everyday objects into instruments of magic, such as a sculpted magic wand, gooey ogre snot, bouncy dragon eggs, edible brewed slugs, an enchanted hourglass, and more! Through its creative activities, Labcraft Wizards encourages scientific observation and helps eager minds explore basic concepts in chemistry and physics through experimentation.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChicago Review Press
    Release dateOct 1, 2016
    ISBN9781613736227
    Labcraft Wizards: Magical Projects and Experiments
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    John Austin

    John Austin is a former toy designer for Hasbro in their Boys Research and Development Department. He spent his college years at the University of Wisconsin, Stout, terrorizing his friends with one hysterical prank after another. The author of Prank University, he lives in Wisconsin with his unsuspecting wife.

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      Some of the tie-ins to magical ideas are a bit of stretch, but it's a great selection of crafts and science experiments, very accessible, lots of fun.

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    Labcraft Wizards - John Austin

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    Hot Glue Magic Wand

    The Hot Glue Magic Wand is perfect for students who are just entering the world of magic. Constructed from everyday materials, this magic wand is both customizable and quick to assemble, making this a project perfect for mass production and outfitting a classroom full of wizards.

    Supplies

    1 sheet of copy paper (8½ by 11 inches)

    Clear tape or masking tape

    1 unsharpened wooden pencil

    1 marble or similar small trinket Craft paint (brown suggested)

    Tools

    Hot glue gun

    Pliers (optional)

    Paintbrush

    Step 1

    On a flat surface, slowly roll an 8½-by-11-inch sheet of copy paper (or an old wizard wanted poster) into a tight paper cone. When finished, one end should come to a point, while the other end should have a ¼- to ½-inch opening in it.

    Once it’s tightly rolled, use clear tape or masking tape along the side of the cone to fasten it in place. The finished cone will be roughly 10 to 13 inches long.

    Step 2

    Slide an unsharpened wooden pencil into the open end of the paper cone, with the eraser end facing out. Wedge the pencil into the tip of the cone until the combined assembly is 11 to 15 inches long. No two magic wands are identical, so the total length of the assembly may vary.

    Secure the pencil by adding some hot glue to the open end of the paper cone, around the wedged pencil. Additional hot glue can be used to strengthen the wand tip as well.

    Step 3

    With your fingers, dislodge the pencil’s eraser from the metal band that holds it in place. Pliers may be necessary if the eraser refuses to budge. Avoid bending the metal band when removing the eraser.

    Add hot glue to the inside of the empty metal band, and then attach a small marble, stone, or acorn, or a similar small trinket. Add more hot glue around the bottom of the attached item for increased strength.

    When dry, the attached item will serve as the wellspring of your wand’s mystical powers—and the ideal base for your wand’s finger grip!

    Step 4

    With the glue gun, add front and back grip details approximately 3 to 4 inches apart as shown in the top illustration. As the glue dries, increase the thickness of the new grip details by adding several additional layers of hot glue. If desired, you can also add glue supports that grasp the sides of the marble, as indicated.

    With more hot glue, create custom textures around the grip area of the wand shaft, as shown in the middle illustration. Straight lines, a swirl pattern, or an organic, wood-like texture are all fun possibilities.

    When the hot glue has dried, use craft paint to add some color.

    Step 5

    Introduce yourself! Wield your wand by gripping the end with the same hand you write with. Rotate your wrist to move the wand in a clockwise U, then thrust it forward and confidently speak the incantation Fond companios!

    Sculpted Magic Wand

    No two wands are identical—each has a magical signature that is as unique as the wand’s sculpted shaft. In this lesson, you will design and sculpt a wand that reflects your own personality, adding carvings, distinctive shapes, and magical items. With the right spark of inspiration, your creation may just go down in wandcraft lore.

    Supplies

    1 wooden cooking skewer (~12 inches long)

    Oven-bake clay

    1 small stone or other small trinket (optional)

    Aluminum foil

    Craft paint

    Glitter (optional)

    Black shoe polish (optional)

    Tools

    Safety glasses

    Wire cutters or diagonal pliers

    Cardboard (optional)

    Wooden pencil (optional)

    Cookie sheet

    Ruler

    Hot pad or oven mitt

    Paintbrush

    Step 1

    The central shaft of this wand will be constructed from one wooden cooking skewer, roughly 12 inches long. While wearing safety glasses, remove the pointed end from the wooden skewer with a pair of wire cutters or diagonal pliers, as shown in the top illustration. Instead of a skewer, you can substitute a stick or wooden dowel that is similar in length.

    Next, prepare a surface on which to roll out the clay, laying down cardboard if necessary. From a block of oven-bake clay, remove a piece that’s roughly 2 inches wide, and roll it into a ball.

    Once the clay is rolled, work it around the cut end of the wooden skewer, as shown in the bottom illustration, to create the handle of your wand. Sculpt the clay to create a unique handle design. For baking purposes, it is important that the sculpted handle is no more than 1 inch thick at any point.

    Step 2

    For more character, you can press a stone or other small trinket into the clay. Wandmakers add all types of items for their different magical properties. Be creative!

    Continue customizing the handle by adding additional pieces of clay along the shaft of the wooden skewer. Use everyday objects as sculpting tools, such as the tip of a sharpened pencil to poke grip patterns that resemble serpent scales, as shown in the bottom illustration.

    You can also use smaller bits of clay to add details, such as a small clay snake coiled around the handle. Just make sure no part of the design exceeds 1 inch in thickness.

    Step 3

    When sculpting is complete, preheat the oven to 250°F, or follow the manufacturer’s recommended baking instructions. Baking should be done with adult supervision. Do not bake the clay in a microwave oven!

    Prepare a cookie sheet or other oven-safe cooking surface by covering it with aluminum foil. (The clay should never directly touch a baking surface also used for food.) Place the wand on top of the foil. Before baking, use a ruler to measure the maximum thickness of the clay.

    Put the wand into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes for each ½ inch of thickness you measured. Do not increase the temperature to decrease the bake time. Higher temperatures could damage the clay and produce fumes.

    Step 4

    When baking is complete, use a hot pad or oven mitt to carefully remove the cookie sheet from the oven. Allow the wand to cool before touching. It is often said that when a wizard chooses the right wand it is warm to the touch—just make sure it’s not too warm!

    A wizard can add color to the wand by applying craft paint, which is preferable to spray paint because brushed-on paint can reach all the nooks and crannies carved into the clay. For a sparkling finish, you may want to sprinkle glitter onto the wet paint.

    For added detail, after the paint has dried you can

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