Making a spirit doll part 3
Now you have created your spirit doll how about making them a magical staff. This is so simple but very fun to make. All your need is a stick, glue and some decorations.
The staff above was made by gluing and wrapping wool around the stick. I then wrapped the top with some florestry wire and then glued a button and feather on top.
You could wrap your staff with string, lace or raffia. Try adding a bead or crystal at the top. If you prefer a wand make the stick smaller and glue on sequins.
Her wand is made from a smaller stick wrapped in wool and decorated with a bead and sequins.
Places to buy and source materials.
Firstly just look around you, buttons, shells, broken brooches, odd earrings, sequins, watch parts,string, wool, scrap fabrics are perfect for spirit doll making.
I have found really cool items in pound shops, as well as Hobbycraft, The Range and other independent shops.
For sticks, stones, feathers and leaves you can find them on woodland walks. Make sure you give everything a good clean and also don't take from trees only broken sticks from the ground. If you are unable to visit the countryside then look out for fab items in florist shops and suppliers.
Also another great place is of course Etsy and ebay. I got a fabulous pack from my friends shop. Claire sells a wonderful selections of fibre packs, lace, wool, beads and everything you really need for spirit doll making. All you have to do is provide sticks, glue and your imagination!
Here is a spirit doll pack from Claire's shop!
Well I hope my spirit doll tutorial has inspired you all to have a go.
Coming soon to my blog Pendle Witches and brooms!
