How to Build a Magic Staff

[@cwlbuilds]

Thank you everyone who has pointed it out. Yes at 5:20 I say hacksaw when the tool I'm using Is actually a coping saw. It was a slip up when doing the voiceover.

[@rocindagaming5481]

Would there be a way you could list what you use?

[@cwlbuilds]

@@rocindagaming5481 1: Wooden dowel 2: 6mm Eva Foam 3: Pink insulation foam 4: Wood glue 5: Paints 6:Wood stain

[@theman5298]

For the super glue that you use, is it gel based or liquid based?

[@LEXICON-DEVIL]

Yeah make sure it never happens again or I'm out. Lol

[@AzraelThanatos]

You know, as a pretty awesome upgrade, after carving the crystal, if you carve it and then cast it in resin. The end result would be on the next level there. Perhaps also using a woodburning tool or dremel to add runes and sigils to the wooden parts as well....possibly embedding a LED in the crystal as well...

[@cwlbuilds]

that would be super cool i like the idea of adding runes to the staff. A resin cast crystal would be really cool but also expensive, If this was for a movie or a prop that I was using more often I would totally have made a mold of it and done a clear slush cast.

[@mrsman2006]

I was thinking the same thing, with resin adding mica powder with give it sparkle. But still this is pretty AWESOME

[@Ryuji_sakufuu]

@@cwlbuilds dude you should do that... it would be super awesome

[@rebeccachaloux6167]

You could even do little LED "crystals" or flowers or mushrooms around the staff towards the top half of the staff

[@rebeccachaloux6167]

Heck you could even use a real stone, polish it up, paint it or use a few cheep nail polishes or something like that, if you have the tools you could even carve it

[@karuihtisyamuddin1827]

[Legendary] Blue Wizard Staff +15 INT +50% spell power +Halves mana cost +Reduces spellcasting time

[@mr.sadman2576]

Karuri Ihtisyamuddin you have officially won my respect in my decade and a half on this earth few have obtained such rewards.

[@Shadow1The]

Woh woh woh, +15 int? jesus man, the gods would not look favorably upon us if we had 35 int.

[@deviatedseptum748]

*The DM sighs in frustration*

[@chaoticbutterfly6902]

@@Shadow1The I think you need a 15+ int to use this item

[@Shadow1The]

@@chaoticbutterfly6902 the fine line between the two is drastic

[@whispernthedark4]

I am a woodworker..you are very talented..I make the staffs and wands dreamcatcher such...thanks for sharing..I enjoy your work ❤️

[@maryannhicks7829]

Awesome staff. I am a green witch and I think I will put a crystal on the end of my broom. Thank you for sharing your video

[@JessPeachee]

This looks too cool! It reminds me of the staff from Merlin

[@gabrielhoffman6630]

Did you know back in the day Merlin might have been real the most powerful wizard ever

[@JessPeachee]

I did not know that...but I hope it's true.

[@sarahcarrillo6235]

Surprisingly I built a pretty cool staff from an old color guard (marching band) flag pole. I'm 5'10" and it's black. It for to my D&D necromancer costume really well! This is awesome for natural looking staff

[@verasverrucktevideos1810]

I absolutely love it. Funfact: just now after a hobbit and lord of the rings marathon this pops up in my feed before going to bed😂 I take it as a sign that I have to make one😁

[@corwinriesealthorne1499]

It's also a sign the government is watching your every move.

[@vio-lence7267]

@@corwinriesealthorne1499 lmao

[@willan.witan.]

Mage and craftsman: "It's really easy to make" Me: *LAughs in lazey

[@lonelyghost202]

I’ll me on the floor by the time i put a finger on my project :’D

[@anthonyduhamel4006]

Great video. You make it very easy to understand what you are doing every step of the way. Thanks for taking the time.

[@JoannePughessenceforabundance]

Awesome job! Those turned out great for costume props.

[@last2nkow]

you could hit the crystal with a high gloss to really add to the authenticity of the stone

[@filipe977]

I love the human being for inventing this fantasy world where there are magical Staffs.

[@TalexTheLich]

really well done :> honestly i dont know if i would have painted the crystal part lol, it looked really great when it was polished with that glue

[@jacobegan4978]

I thought the same thing. the little bit of yellow in the glue gave it a super cool prism effect

[@NathanThompsonBlueEyes]

@@jacobegan4978 Then maybe try using the glue over the paint to give it a super cool prism effect :P

[@jacobegan4978]

@@NathanThompsonBlueEyes lol touche

[@katcoe1079]

Could add a touch of irredescent powder over any colour and then a clear coat.

[@seamistasylum9349]

Very nice build for a unique item.

[@DragonKnightDragonborn]

I want to say thank you, i did make my own wizard's staff since i found mine own way to make my own. The crystal i had a hard time but i just found a good foam ball over at walmart and just cut a hole for the pole and followed for the wood glue and made my own color to it then boom done. I want to say thanks for this!

[@thebutterflywizardess8042]

Now I finally know how to make the crystal! Thanks alot for the tutorial!

[@kristyreal]

awesome staff. Color shift paint on the gem would look good, too.

[@juliahuber4324]

Very well explained, thank you so much!

[@jashton8710]

Well done, but I don't understand why you wouldn't go one extra step and cast the crystal in resin to give it a more realistic appearance. Aside from that, this looks stellar.

[@cwlbuilds]

Its mostly a cost thing. Id have to buy a large amount of silicon and a large amount of clear resin and dye. Those things are definitely not cheap. If I where making this for a movie or theater and they had a large enough budget I would totally cast the crystal and make a resin one.

[@crudivor]

Amazing, im flabbergasted! Thanks for this amazing creation

[@seanmcgcostumes]

Oh, this is PERFECT for anyone who cosplays Caduceus Clay from Critical Role! I’ll be using this for my D&D bard’s staff, which once belonged to an evil wizard and now my bard uses it simply to bash enemies upside the head. 😂

[@scully0521]

Thank you so much for posting this!!! I am currently making a staff for my costume for October and am using your video as a guide, mostly just for the materials used to create this epic masterpiece! I really like that you show what products you're using, that really helps, but... I used Elmer's wood glue for the "gem" because I couldn't see what kind was used here... It looks like I should have used Titebond brand instead as Elmer's takes soooo long to dry. Great video though, I can't wait to see how mine turns out!! Again, thank you for the inspiration!!!

[@cwlbuilds]

That sounds wonderful. Elmers glue will work just fine but you're right it does take a while to dry. Wood glue is a little stronger and faster drying but you should be totally fine with Elmers. Id love to see it once its done!

[@scully0521]

@@cwlbuilds The Elmer's wood glue finally dried and I was able to get it all painted up... it's coming along very nicely! I'm just waiting for the foam to come in this week so I can do the vines. But yeah, I don't mind sending a pic after it's completed :)

[@diefenbaker7853]

I have made staffs and I used the rolled paper cording for the vines. They have a cracked natural look as do some natural vines. Press and wrap the paper cording, using rubber bands or strings to tie the cord on at locations along the staff to keep the vines secure is best. Bailing twine works if you want a different look to your vines. press and wrap the twine, using rubber bands or strings to tie the cord on at locations along the staff to keep the twine secure is best. I have also used newspapers by rolling them very tightly and soaking them in a mixture of water, glue, and flour. Lay them out to partially dry (watch carefully or they will get too dry). Apply glue to paper mache (the area that will touch the staff) press and wrap the paper mache cord, using rubber bands or strings to tie the cord on at locations along the staff to keep the vines secure is best. I made a wonderful staff for Poseidon, the Ocean God. I used a tree limb (I know not very ocean Is it) and attached a metal cage that once held a vase. The cage looked like twisted vines with leaves on. I had to bend the cage together after I inserted a hand-blown glass Jellyfish paperweight inside the cage. I made a staff of God also, I used a tree branch and another wire cage (previously held a vase) with a paperweight inside that was a hand-blown glass Earth globe paperweight.

[@Nobody_44]

You should try doing the gem with a resin cast

[@joeandrico3592]

The idea is to make it light

[@t0astygh0stt]

I wanna cosplay Himiko Yumeno, and wanted a staff. Perfect. Though I don’t think I’ll have the tutorials, will have to ask for them for Christmas.

[@Darbyeye]

Awesome!!!! I made a wooden flag pole into a staff with I was a kid. Wanda are over rated. Give me a staff any day! Lol. You have a new follower for sure!

[@pshaskins1]

I've been watching a lot of videos. Yours is by far the best! Good job

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Nice build

[@rauldelgado7033]

Just started playing Elden ring👀 I love this.

[@skylerarroniz7513]

Love the sound track what's it called

[@angelawheller2053]

Fantastic well done

[@PhoenixFeather21]

What if you had maybe 4 fake blades come up and hold the crystal in place like a jewel ring? Basically a magical spear, a caster has to protect themselves even without spells. I’d also try and find a way to simulate flames if I made one, maybe that thin pantyhose-like fabric with thin wires around the edges. Somehow hide two on the top and spiral them down the staff while occasionally crossing each other. Oooh or thorny vines, maybe fake roses blooming from them!

[@robomatrix4582]

looks cool. how would i build a staff, without a lot of these supplies?

[@aaronthornton898]

Where have you gone! We love you videos

[@imperialthreat]

Really nice!

[@okwhatever2995]

Nicely done!!

[@1995yuda]

beautiful work, man !

[@stevelapierre4776]

HEY CALEB... A REAL SALEM WIZARD VIBE NAME TOO.. VERY NICE STAFF... SIMPLE AND NICE.... I HAVE MADE HUNDREDS OF WANDS MOSTLY GAVE AWAY... SO, I AM IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING ONE TOO, MAKE THE CRYSTAL WITH MANY CRYSTALS GLUED AND WITH LIGHT BUT PUT ON HOLD SINCE MANY THINGS BUT NICE JOB AND HOPE DON'T MIND, I MIGHT USE... YOUR IDEA....!!!

[@GuilhermeAndrade]

incredible. you encouranged me to craft my own.

[@robby6733]

I am looking at making my own staffs but to be more realistic I want to use true crystals or cut gemstones. If you sell ups the price. I would use leather string or copper wire best of luck in your work. Also use tree runners or baby trees. There are plenty.

[@AngelaWoolsey]

Very cool!!

[@MegaSickduck]

Very well done! It looks great

[@blackthornraven8178]

I really like this idea and it was a very cool video to watch and I really like the end result because to me it looks like a Alton Druid staff if you don't know what a all alton is it is a alien in species that is of a higher life-form it is from the show called Voltron there is a very old version from the 1950s or something like that why there is the Virgin on Netflix which is new and better in oral my favorite cuz it's not as dark as the original it just matches their aesthetic and it just it really makes me happy I really enjoyed the video and I really hope you make more like them sincerely Madison black

[@AFarmerCalledChicken]

You mean Altean, right?

[@The_Wander_Maker]

Love this, thank you, deffinitely make one! :)

[@miahmiahsegura9512]

Very nice. Loved ur work. Keep it up awesome

[@cwlbuilds]

Thanks!

[@carrievansant4403]

so beautiful thankyou so much

[@romanmarcus14]

What is used for the vines

[@plug1461]

They are lovely and you ha e made them well. What happens to the cut off bits of pink foam do you reuse it or do they go to land fill?

[@TariHuffaker]

nice job. thanks for some really good tips

[@fiestystarcitlalii]

I love... Im not crafty but i have to try this 💓 Thank you

[@mikec.134]

I learned so much from this.

[@danielrichardson7460]

Nice job man

[@katiekokinos6546]

For the vines, do we have to use plasti dip or is there another option?

[@cwlbuilds]

Plenty of other options, you could use modge podge or wood glue to seal them.

[@pilotusaero9383]

cool stuff to take to the Renassance Fair.

[@pita1184]

very nice. Have you thought about using Pearl Paint on the Gem? And then putting on some lacquer to give it a shine?

[@cwlbuilds]

That sounds like a great idea. Truthfully at the time I was just using the paints I had on hand but a pearl paint or one of those color changing paints would be amazing. A shiny lacquer coat instead of a matte would also be cool.

[@incendio00]

Looks amazing! Why did you use the heat gun on the vines?

[@gullwingstorm857]

After the two coats of wood glue, the crystal looked luminous and magical. I'd stop there.

[@sarahspaceslippers]

Where did you get the dowel from? I can't find any that are big enough ☹️

[@cwlbuilds]

I get them from my local Home Depot. Most hardware / Home Repair stores will have them in the lumber section.

[@fraukring]

I tried to find a comment but i havent seen one that asks my question. You said to use wood glue to prevent the adhesive from eating the foam. However you did use one spray adhesive and two little bottles on the foam. What were those?

[@Ryan_Thompson_Guitarist]

Is there a way to fit wires inside? I’m considering making a Raistlin costume, and I had an idea of making the Staff of Magius light up with the touch of a button

[@jeffstrong4311]

I am trying to make my crystal out of resin. I can get the shape but I an trying to cast a small cavity for an LED light to make it glow. My problem has been getting the plug to release the resin clings to them even when I coat them with a sealer or clear spray. Any suggestions? I did drill out the first one but you could see the marks from the drill and when I sanded you could see the abrasions.

[@cwlbuilds]

If Im understanding what you've been doing heres what I think you could try. If you where to make a plug from silicon when you cast the resin you should be able to pull the silicon plug out with out much trouble. Another option is to use that one you drilled out and coat the inside of the hole with a thin layer of the same clear resin and that may cover up the scratch marks while still allowing the light to shine through. Hope that helps and send me a picture over on my instagram once you've finished Id love to see!

[@watercopper]

hi, I have a suggestion if you don't want to use wood stain you can use shoe polish instead the one in the round metal can. it works the same and the price is cheaper..

[@cwlbuilds]

Thanks for the suggestion! Thats a good idea.

[@BluDrgn426]

very good!

[@kevincooper4177]

Great tutorial. What's the music called? I can't remember and it's driving me crazy.

[@giabrochin3289]

Can I buy one?

[@Firestarter078]

Hey really loved how this came out! Did you consider painting your crystal with one of the color shift paints? I thought that there blue/turquoise would make it look more real. What do you think.

[@cwlbuilds]

Ive never worked with color shift paint but I think that would be a great paint to use for this ya.

[@sislertx]

Lol..should of added a metal.circle to the bottom to increase sound..

[@Sophiabloxi]

How much did this cost to make?

[@Jakki_G]

Would you recommend a dark wizard or a neutral wizard

[@thebutterflywizardess8042]

Is there an alternative to wood glue for sealing the insulation foam?

[@cwlbuilds]

Of course, you could use mod podge or Elmers white glue as well.

[@SVAFnemesis]

nice wood glue trick on the crystal

[@pierce699]

I can't cut the foam. Any suggestions?

[@cwlbuilds]

If you're having troubles with cutting the foam cleanly Id recommend a few things to look out for. Make sure you use a long and sharp box cutting blade. Use slow and sweeping cuts so as you're cutting into the foam you're also slowly sawing into the foam. finally try cutting off smaller chunks at a time until you get a good cut rhythm. Hope that helps!

[@crypticarts7132]

What glue is he using to glue on the vines?(I know this videos old but i need help lol

[@cwlbuilds]

I was just using superglue to attach the vines.

[@carthius]

curiously why not try to make the crystal out of resin to make it see through

[@cwlbuilds]

silicone mold making material and clear resin is very expensive and at the time I wasn't willing to drop that kind of money on a one time use prop.

[@carthius]

@@cwlbuilds Makes sense was just curious

[@elcatrinc1996]

I would like to do this, but instead of painting the foam, i will try to cast it and make a resin copy, i like when they ar almost see through

[@cwlbuilds]

I think a resin crystal would be really cool, just remember that molding and clear casting resin is expensive stuff, that's why I used foam on this one.

[@LoveStarDragon2]

Now I can make my own .

[@rosspatrick16]

This was so cool! Daniel and I just watched it!

[@hulksmash6648]

which one has more agility?

[@alanblott4559]

A clear resin cast gem world be great.......... To enhance the magic with light led colour change light source would be great.

[@elizabethbeasley7754]

I have to make a prop for theatre class. I chose a staff, so this will be helpful lol

[@rucsandradinu2590]

Wanna feel like Merlin? First step: craft a staff Second step: go to Hogwarts Third step: flex yourself with that f*cking awesome staff And the last step: do magic

[@rosedonnapur]

Do you sell as I’m supper bad at making stuff would so buy this off you.

[@mypartnerbertha4359]

What power comes with that..wind water earth fire???

[@racheec2398]

Luvit!!☄

[@mermaidshelly5740]

yoooooo this is so wicked

[@jupamoers]

Instead of foam, why not making the crystal from colored resin? It adds more sturdiness to the crystal and weight to the staff^^

[@Savie-vc2iy]

I thought you would’ve cut the center of that for then do resin that of been cool

[@nairbvel]

Those are fine-looking staffs -- I was just surprised that you used matte paint instead of gloss for the crystal (looks more like a magical stone) but that's definitely a way to personalize them. One quick question, is there a particular reason you used wood glue to seal & strengthen the foam before painting instead of water-based polyurethane? (I've used that a lot with polymer clay so I was wondering, since I have it on hand...)

[@cwlbuilds]

I used the matte paint because that's just what I had on hand but you are totally right gloss paint would make it look more like a shiny stone. As for the wood glue instead of Polyurethane again it was just what I had on hand and what I had used in the past. If you did some tests before hand to make sure the foam and poly didn't have a bad reaction together I'm sure you could use that as well. Also I would think wood glue would build up thicker layers and therefore be stronger but I may be wrong. Thanks for the comment!

[@nairbvel]

@@cwlbuilds Thanks for the reply! I agree; it can be tricky picking the right polyurethane, but Varathane (and a lot of other brands) give you a choice of oil-based or water-based; I'd still do some tests, but the WATER-based version is usually safe for almost anything -- one just has to read the labels carefully to avoid an industrial-grade "oops!" :-)

[@mrsman2006]

AWESOME!

[@tommtommkin]

You must be fun to hang out with :D those are very very cool.... :) Oh can you use actual crystals?

[@minitower]

Holy shit this is cool

[@IndyLaLune]

Music apart, this is some asmr material

[@joemartinez4518]

your awesome brother making mine rightabounaow

[@Kyndall_Marie25]

For me I would make the crystal out of resin, or have someone make you a resin crystal, or buy one

[@Emorybarr]

You shall not pass !!

[@igorbakker8697]

haha lord of the rings

[@clairebeane3455]

Multipass!!!

[@XinnaBun]

4:20 thank you

[@MrMvfgogo]

Wowza

[@jordanreed3675]

I’m thinking of using a polystyrene egg for my staff instead of the method you used to make your crystal

[@rossedwardsdrums5613]

yes yes