8.21.2011

Notice

I am not currently making custom wands. I do have some pre-made wands in my Etsy shop at the moment, but I will not be taking custom requests for the time being. I am simply too busy! Thank you so much for looking--and I am always happy to receive your ideas, thoughts, or comments on my work via email.

Cheers,
Liz

11.30.2010

Etsy Shop Closing Until After the Holidays

I am officially overloaded with pre-holiday orders, and will not be able to fit any more in. Thank you, everyone, for your interest! I will re-open after the holidays, in plenty of time for your pre Deathly Hallows Part II needs. :) If you wish to be put on a waiting list for post-holiday orders, please convo me on Etsy and I'll be happy to add you.

11.15.2010

Etsy Shop Grand Opening

Okay, it's not very grand. But I listed my first wand on etsy, so I would love for everyone to take a look. This is my first attempt at selling wands that I have already designed and produced, as opposed to custom wands. I enjoy the creative freedom, and the ability to work at my own pace. We'll see how it goes.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61986621/hand-carved-solid-wood-wand-inspired-by

10.18.2010

Custom Wand Showcase

Here's a sneak peek of what I've been working on lately (watch for some of them in my Etsy shop soon):



The wands showcased here represent custom orders. Due to the extra work and materials involved, I cannot offer this type of piece at my usual pricing. If you are interested in something similar, email me for a quote.

My second showcase wand was inspired by Luna Lovegood's movie wand. The acorns and oak leaves were drawn free hand and also carved by hand.



My first showcase wand was inspired by Voldemort's movie wand. It was carved from a 2 inch by 2 inch block of wood. Here it is after carving is complete:


After conditioning the wood, I painted this wand by hand with two tones of enamel gloss paint and one tone of acrylic:


After antiquing:


The finished product, in a custom green snakeskin box with black velvet cushion:

9.27.2010

Pricing and Information

If you are looking for a beautiful, authentic looking, unique wand to complete your Harry Potter or wizard/witch costume, you are in luck! My goal is to provide one-of-a-kind, solid wood wands at a price that everyone can afford, even if you have three little Gryffindors for Halloween this year (as I do).

These are unique, custom wands, made of quality solid hardwood or pine, and each purchase includes a FREE Certificate of Authenticity. These wands are not pre-made. Each wand will be custom made to order, so you must allow five to twelve business days for production. Each wand will be carved, ground, sanded, stained or painted, and coated with polyurethane finish. You may choose from the variations below, or request custom features.

VARIATIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:
1. Diameter (at largest point) choices: 5/8" (approximate), 1/2" (approximate)
2. Length (up to 12")
choices: 11" like Harry's wand, 10 3/4" like Hermione's wand, 12" like Ron's 1st wand, 10" like Draco's wand, Custom length request (up to 12")
3. Handle: No Handle (shaft style), Wide Handled (base slightly wider), Spindle Handled (base separated from the rest of the wand by indentation)
4. Texture Detail
choices: Smooth, Ridged, Pocked/Carved, Custom texture/detail request
5. Finished Color
choices: Black Paint (solid black), Ebony Stain (bronze look with wood showing through black stain), Dark Walnut Stain, Red Mahogany Stain, Rosewood Stain, Golden Pecan Stain, Natural Wood (Unstained), Custom color request
*****YOU MUST INFORM ME OF YOUR PREFERENCES FOR EACH OF THE FIVE CATEGORIES LISTED ABOVE! You must also let me know what you want written on your Certificate of Authenticity, including wood type, length, core, and name of wand recipient (information on the certificate does not have to be accurate, use your imagination all you like). Please either include this information in a note during the payment process, or in a separate ebay message immediately after you have completed your purchase. If you do not have a preference, let me know that you would like me to design an original wand for you.*****

PRICING:
Wand only: $24.75
Custom Wand Box: $16.75
Owl Post Wrapping: $7.75

SHIPPING:
Wand only or wand wrapped in Owl Post wrappings: $3.00 to ship anywhere in USA via USPS First Class Mail in large envelope (2-3 business days).
Wand in box or wand in box wrapped in Owl Post wrappings: $6.00 to ship anywhere in USA via USPS First Class Parcel in shipping box (2-5 business days).

***Note: All items are available for local pickup in Provo, Utah. There will be no shipping charge if items are picked up.

PAYMENT:
All shipped items must be paid for via PayPal, to hrairoo@hotmail.com
I accept cash payments in person for LOCAL PICKUP ONLY

CUSTOM FEATURE REQUESTS:
I do not guarantee that I will be able to produce a wand with the custom request features you desire, but I will try. You must send me a message or email specifying the exact custom features you desire so that I can evaluate my resources and let you know if I will be able to produce the wand. Some custom requests may require additional fees to cover the cost of more expensive materials or extra time. If this is the case, I will let you know via email before I start production on the wand. If I feel that I am unable to create a wand with your specific custom feature requests, I will let you know via email. You may then reply and let me know if you would like to substitute features which I can produce, or if you would prefer a refund. Custom features may take up to four weeks more production time, depending on the request.

PLEASE NOTE:
  • All of my items, including custom wand orders, will be processed through my Etsy shop. Email me or convo me on Etsy and we can work out the details of your custom order, then I will put up a private listing for you. My etsy shop is here: owlpostmagic.etsy.com
  • These wands are solid wood and do not have hollow cores, therefore they do not have items (magical or otherwise) in their cores.
  • These wands are not movie prop replicas. They are original creations that may be loosely based on movie props or literary descriptions.
  • Because these wands are custom made by hand, no two wands will be identical, even if you request the same parameters for each.
  • Items pictured are samples of items I have made, but your own wand, box, and wrappings will be unique (but just as good!).
  • The color guide is for reference, but wand color will vary according to the type of wood and number of coats applied.
  • Please message or convo me with any specific questions you may have.
  • The wand will be custom made for you, and therefore I cannot allow refunds or exchanges, except due to seller error (such as if I send you the wrong item).
  • Owl Post wrappings will not be on the outside of the shipped package, but will be inside a plain shipping box or envelope (initially disguised, but ready for you to remove and present to the lucky recipient as if it just arrived from Diagon Alley via Owl Post).
  • Wand boxes are approximately 16.5 x 4.25 x 1.5" or 14 x 3.5 x 2" (depending upon length of wand), each is fitted with a velvet cushion custom made to fit your wand and comes complete with Ollivander's labels.
* * * All credit for Harry Potter universe goes to the amazing J.K. Rowling. I am just happy to have her excellent ideas to build on. * * *

Wand Wood

Owl Post Wrappings




Wands in boxes, just delivered by Diagon Alley's Owl Post:



Wand without a box, delivered by Diagon Alley's Owl Post:



Sweets from Honeydukes, delivered by Hogsmeade's Owl Post Service:



Large Owl Post delivery (including wands, Harry's glasses in leather case, school ties and robe patches from Madam Malkin's, school sweaters from Diagon Alley's 2nd hand robe shop Worn Again Wizard, and sweets from Honeydukes):


I will be making Owl Post shippings like this (and other smaller versions) available in my new Etsy shop soon: owlpostmagic.etsy.com

Wand Boxes



Gryffindor wand box with Certificate of Authenticity.



Custom velvet wand cushion.





Wands

From left to right: versions of Harry's, Ron's (2nd), Bellatrix's and Hermione's wands:



From left to right: versions of Hermione's, Ron's (2nd) , and Harry's wands:



Version of Ginny Weasley's wand, inspired by her wand in the movies:



Version of Sirius Black's wand (this is an example of the Ebony stain):



This wand was created for a Rosie Weasley costume:



Version of Harry's wand:



This wand was created for a Lily Luna Potter costume:



A version of the Elder Wand:



Wand inspired by Hermione's vine-wrapped movie wand (reference "Hermione13"):



Another wand inspired by Hermione's vine-wrapped movie wand (reference "Hermione14"):



Version of Harry's wand:



Wand Reference Gallery
(click on image for larger view)



From left to right (please use these numbers if you wish to reference a certain look for your wand):
1. Lily Luna: 1/2", 11.5", no handle, ridged, red mahogany.
2. Harry2: 1/2", 12", wide handled, ridged, dark walnut.
2.5. Albus: 1/2", 15", no handle, spindle knobs, rosewood.
3. Harry3: 5/8", 11", wide handled, smooth, red mahogany.
4. Ginny: 1/2", 12", spindle handled, smooth/ridged (spiral), red mahogany.
5. Sirius: 1/2", 12", no handle, raised ridges, ebony.
6. Ron6: 1/2", 14", no handle, smooth, golden pecan.
7. Rosie: 1/2", 12", spindle handled, smooth, rosewood.
8. Ron8: 1/2", 14", no handle, smooth, red mahogany.
9. Hermione9: 1/2", 10 3/4", no handle, smooth, rosewood/golden pecan combo.
10. Ron10: 5/8", 14", no handle, ridged (spiral), rosewood.
11. Harry11: 5/8", 11", wide handled, ridged, rosewood.
12. Hermione12: 1/2", 10 3/4", no handle, ridged, golden pecan.