PraeclarusWands In reply to ezzasohail1 [2020-06-18 19:48:24 +0000 UTC]

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PraeclarusWands In reply to luka1184 [2019-03-05 00:55:40 +0000 UTC]

Not including my own, I'm personally rather fond of the Gandalf wand.

 

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PraeclarusWands In reply to DIMProps [2019-02-09 05:41:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to Canada98 [2019-02-08 05:53:00 +0000 UTC]

Hi, thanks for the love! I can't wait to see what kind of design you'll make. If you'd like, you can follow me on Instagram @ praeclaruswands - I sometimes post wand designs there!

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Canada98 In reply to PraeclarusWands [2019-02-08 21:11:44 +0000 UTC]

Sure thing!! Your work is the best by far!!
Its like your the real life Ollivander’s Wand Shop!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to Canada98 [2019-02-09 05:44:07 +0000 UTC]

That's very kind, thank you. I just try to do the best work I can! There are many wandmakers out there who do amazing work, and they inspire me to be better.

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Canada98 In reply to PraeclarusWands [2019-02-09 12:05:01 +0000 UTC]

No problem!  I’m glad you strive to always improve, it just shows how dedicated you really are to your work!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to phantom115cw [2019-01-25 03:49:27 +0000 UTC]

Sure. The one on the right is great. I love the shape and the concept of the rings. The handle and shaft are well-balanced.

The one on the left is not as well-balanced in my opinion. The shaft feels too thick, especially at the tip, and a wand with that balance will feel heavy and unwieldy. The windings are very nice, though I'd make them thinner, but it's a personal preference more than anything.

The simple shape of the one on the right is good because it is balanced out by the busier windings. The handle-shaft divider is also very nice. If anything, I would suggest experimenting with the shape or texture of the handle, because you have nothing else going on there.

Overall, very nice work.

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PraeclarusWands In reply to DaikonReviews [2018-11-21 01:13:28 +0000 UTC]

I'll start by sketching freehand in pencil. The sketching process is where I decide if the wand will be rotationally symmetrical, whether the shaft will be straight/curvy/some other shape, the proportion between handle and shaft, and other details. When I do the final line art in pen, I'll use a ruler for any straight lines and freehand everything else. Some designs come very easily, only needing one sketch. Other designs, particularly those with a difficult concept, require several sketches and drafts before approaching something I'd actually want to carve. 

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PraeclarusWands In reply to birdythemudwing [2018-07-26 06:22:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!
This one is my first, personal wand, made back in 2011:

 

The actual wood I used was unlabeled, but I believe it is either birch or maple, and is 14 3/4" long. At the time, I had decided on Vine and Veela Hair for the in-universe stats, but I've grown a lot in the past seven years, so another pairing might fit me better today.

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birdythemudwing In reply to PraeclarusWands [2018-07-26 18:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Excellent!
I was inspired and carved a wand out of a pine branch in my backyard!
All I used was a pocket knife!
It’s 9 1/2 inches and I decided that the core is dragon heartstring!
I’ll post it to show you!
Thank you!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to birdythemudwing [2018-07-27 00:07:22 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful, I can't wait to see it!

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birdythemudwing In reply to PraeclarusWands [2018-07-27 01:55:19 +0000 UTC]

Whoop!!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to Cloverperidot [2018-07-10 01:23:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'll be uploading new wands regularly, so please keep an eye out for them.

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phantom115cw In reply to phantom115cw [2018-07-11 08:52:18 +0000 UTC]

full price?

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PraeclarusWands In reply to phantom115cw [2018-07-04 02:50:15 +0000 UTC]

Yes, but it would depend on the wood and the size of the hook so as to not be too fragile.
I've done something hook-like in the past:

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PraeclarusWands In reply to Jrydland [2018-06-12 00:33:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. If we're just talking wands from the films, Moody's wand, Luna's wand, and McGonagall's wands are perfect reflections of their respective characters. Design-wise, Rufus Scrimgeour's wand has a beautiful color and a lovely silver accent that ties the whole thing together. Cho's wand is a perfect blend of elegance with a rustic, organic feel. I also really like the "Ash" wand from the Wizarding World parks - the leaf etching on the shaft just goes really well with that handle design.

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PraeclarusWands In reply to ButterBeer-Lover [2018-04-14 02:40:28 +0000 UTC]

I have! I haven't gotten around to uploading it just yet, but here's a stash link:

sta.sh/01irxidi804s

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ButterBeer-Lover In reply to PraeclarusWands [2018-04-14 03:48:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow, cool! Do you mind if I use it for a roleplay character I’m making?

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PraeclarusWands In reply to ButterBeer-Lover [2018-04-14 04:16:29 +0000 UTC]

I don't mind as long as you credit me with a link back to my DA or website (www.praeclaruswands.com).

Another option: I can design a new wand for your character, so you're not limited to choosing from existing wands. If you're interested, here is a sample and more info:

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ButterBeer-Lover In reply to PraeclarusWands [2018-04-14 05:27:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And I don’t think I’m interested in that, maybe in the future I can do that? Thanks again!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to ButterBeer-Lover [2018-04-14 08:28:20 +0000 UTC]

No problem, happy RP-ing!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to Raubritter [2018-04-03 06:23:05 +0000 UTC]

Sent you a note!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to Killershotgun [2018-03-26 00:12:53 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the kind words. I haven't yet made any wands out of hawthorn, so I'm as curious as you about what it'll be like!

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PraeclarusWands In reply to Raubritter [2018-03-21 14:32:31 +0000 UTC]

Yep! I carve each wand by hand from wood. Sometimes, I will incorporate non-wood materials such as leather or crystals for decoration, but the main body of the wand is always wood.

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PraeclarusWands In reply to nevermoreAMK44 [2017-12-12 01:19:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words.
Re: giving a quote - Sure! I can give you an estimate based on my current rates. Send me a note and I'll take a look.

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PraeclarusWands In reply to OPFreak34 [2017-11-01 01:44:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you like them.

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PraeclarusWands In reply to ForgottenSorcerer [2017-10-26 07:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Hi. I get them from a variety of places. Some common species I can pick up at local hobby/DIY shops like Michaels or Home Depot. But for other, harder to find species, I go to specialty woodworking stores like Woodcraft or Rockler and buy some turning blanks that I have a friend help me cut down to wand-size with a table saw. For still harder to find species, I go online - etsy for shrub species like hazel and rowan, or larger wood shops for foreign species like European pear. 

Are you looking for something in particular? I am more than happy to help you look.

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ForgottenSorcerer In reply to PraeclarusWands [2017-11-12 06:49:42 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the information.

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