Party craft activity
Make-Your-Own Wizard Wand
A hands-on craft that lets every guest leave with their own wand — fits naturally alongside the party's wizard-school theme. It gives every child a personal prop that works for photos and play for the rest of the party, without relying on any specific branded imagery.
What you'll need
From around the house
- Newspaper or a plastic tablecloth — to protect the table
- A cup of water per child — for rinsing brushes between colors
How to do it
- Cover the activity table with newspaper or a plastic cloth before kids sit down.
- Give each child a wooden wand blank and a piece of air-dry clay.
- Let kids shape the clay around one end of the wand to form a handle or decorative tip.
- Once shaped, let kids paint their wand however they like.
- Set finished wands aside somewhere flat to dry before handling.
Activity at a glance
Good to know
Adult supervision
Required — clay shaping and paint need adult oversight, especially for younger kids.
Safety note: The air-dry clay and paint are non-toxic but not edible. Smocks or old shirts are recommended since acrylic paint can stain clothing.