Bardwood Wandry is a small, traditional wandmaking establishment, creating hand-carved wooden wands for use in magic and ritual. I, Alferian Gwydion MacLir, am the Wandmaker and proprietor of the shop. Each wand that I make is lovingly hand-carved and enchanted with a magical core. Some are augmented with magical stones, crystals and other design elements intended to enchance the power of the wand All are made from the carefully selected wood of sacred trees according to the methods of Druid tradition and Elvish lore.
These wands are not toys but are made for the serious magical practitioner, whether druid, witch, or wizard. Harry Potter fans beware: Magic wands do not work as in J.K. Rowling's novels or films. If you would like a toy Harry Potter wand, please consult my Fellowship of Wandmaker's page for links to several shops that make splendid wands in this style.
A wand is a tool and as such must be charged and invested with intention by its user. Real magic is very subtle and always in accord with Nature's laws. Alferian is dedicated to working with the dryad spirits of the trees in creating magick wands. Because of this he uses hand tools and a painstaking process of magical making. The use of machines is kept to a minimum and nothing is mass-produced. Each wand from my wandry is unique.
This site contains many photographs of magic wands that I have made, and also information about how they are made. At left are links to other pages in this website. In the Products section you will find galleries of wands, staves, boxes, athames and other handmade items for the discerning magical client. You may order any of these items, customized to your requirements. In the Lore section you will find information on wood types, stones, runes, mythical beasts, and magick. Only the wands on the Stock Wands Page, are in stock and available for immediate delivery. Custom orders are welcome.
See the Ordering Information Page.
Beech Wand with carved leaves, acorn pommel, and the ogham "phagos" An excellent wand for seeking knowledge and uncovering secrets.
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