How to Draw a Magic Wand (Easy Step by Step)
A magic wand is a fun drawing because you only need a few simple shapes: a long stick, a rounded star, and some twinkly sparkles. It is a great way to practice straight lines, curves, and a five-pointed star. Once the wand is done, you get to fill the page with as much magic as you like.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a magic wand step by step
How to Draw a Magic Wand · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: The long handle
Draw two long, slanted lines that go up and to the right, side by side like a skinny stick. Close the bottom end with a round curve, like the end of a pencil.
Step 2: The star top
At the top of the handle, draw a big star with five points and soft, rounded corners. Let the bottom of the star sit on top of the handle.
Step 3: Stripes on the handle
Draw two short lines straight across the handle, near the middle. Keep them parallel so the handle looks like it has a fancy band.
Step 4: The big sparkle
On the left, draw a sparkle that looks like a four-pointed star. Start with a plus sign, then connect the tips with curves that bend inward.
Step 5: More small sparkles
Draw three more four-pointed sparkles: a small one at the top, one at the lower left, and one at the lower right. Make them different sizes so the magic feels busy.
Step 6: Magic dots
Add two tiny dots, one on the left of the wand and one on the right. Press your pencil down to make each one a small filled circle.
Step 7: Swirl and curve
At the bottom left, draw a little curly swirl that ends in a hook. Then add a gentle curve at the bottom right, like a smile of magic dust.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your magic wand? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a mushroom house or how to draw a frog in a mushroom hat next.
Tips for drawing a magic wand
- Draw the two handle lines before the star, and keep them parallel. A ruler edge, or a second pencil laid next to your line, can help them stay straight.
- The star is the trickiest part. Make a light five-pointed star first, then round off each corner with your pencil so it looks soft.
- For the four-pointed sparkles, draw a small plus sign first. Then connect the four tips with curves that bend inward toward the center.
Free magic wand coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this magic wand coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your magic wand drawing
Try a purple or gold star on a dark blue handle, with yellow and pink sparkles around it. For a creative twist, use glitter glue or a white crayon on the sparkles so they really shine.
Magic wand fun fact for kids
The word wand comes from an Old Norse word, vöndr, which meant a thin, bendy stick or twig.
Questions about drawing a magic wand
What shapes do I need to draw a magic wand?
You need a long, thin rectangle with a rounded end for the handle, and a five-pointed star for the top. The sparkles are four-pointed stars with curved sides.
How do I make my magic wand look more magical?
Add lots of sparkles in different sizes, a few tiny dots, and a little swirl and curve at the bottom of the page. Coloring the star in bright, glowing colors helps too.
How do I draw a star that is not pointy and sharp?
Sketch the star with straight lines first. Then go over it again and round off each tip and corner so it looks soft and friendly.
