I think the L brackets might look better, because the ones you have now kind of take away from the wands. The L bracket would be more hidden, it wouldn't be in front of wands so you could see them more clear.
If you want to use what you have, change the finish on the hooks and they will be fine. They are just too shiny. You can scuff them up a bit, paint with black acrylic (cheap) and sand with a fine grit to achieve a rustic finish that doesn't detract from the pieces. Maybe more negative space between each piece.
The wands are so delicate (yet powerful!) that a more understated mounting would showcase them better. Fishing line would be great! Make a mobile!
Have you checked out Noblecollections.com? They have TONS of Harry Potter memorabilia and they have a few display cases and such for wands. I've got a replica Hermione's yule ball earrings from there and I love them. My next purchase will be the Mirror of Erised. They have other things besides Harry Potter too. It's an awesome site for replicas and stuff.
I think it would look great if you had a piece of wood (4 or 5 inches thick, 3 inches tall, and 6 inches long) and drilled holes into the top. The wands could sit in the holes to be displayed upright. You could paint the holder and put the HP symbol or a quote on the front. Add brackets on the block (like you would for a picture) and hang them up.
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I think the L brackets might look better, because the ones you have now kind of take away from the wands. The L bracket would be more hidden, it wouldn't be in front of wands so you could see them more clear.
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Maybe a box picture frame thingy? You could like hot glue them in so they stay put...
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I would recommend a shadow box. I think this looks odd. No offense.
squishymommy1·
My kids wanted to play with theirs. The nerve I tell you!!!! "I didn't buy your wands for you!!!!!!"
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I second the shadow box.. This doesn't look nice.. Sorry..
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Plus the hot glue wouldn't mess them up when it gets cold it usually just peels rite off.... You could find all different sizes at hobby lobby
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I have hermione's wand!
Did you get the interactive ones that do spells when you're in the park?? I did them all so much fun lol
squishymommy1·
We got the collectors edition wands, but not the interactive ones.
squishymommy1·
Wrap them in fishing line and hang them by the ceiling ?
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If you want to use what you have, change the finish on the hooks and they will be fine. They are just too shiny. You can scuff them up a bit, paint with black acrylic (cheap) and sand with a fine grit to achieve a rustic finish that doesn't detract from the pieces. Maybe more negative space between each piece.
The wands are so delicate (yet powerful!) that a more understated mounting would showcase them better. Fishing line would be great! Make a mobile!
squishymommy1·
There's 6 total. 2 are the same. The 2 youngest picked the same wand. I currently have them in birth order with the husbands (elder wand) on top
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I think I'd do a L bracket but actually.. Fishing line is pretty genius too.
Side Note: reminds me of those floating necklaces back in the day
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Have you checked out Noblecollections.com? They have TONS of Harry Potter memorabilia and they have a few display cases and such for wands. I've got a replica Hermione's yule ball earrings from there and I love them. My next purchase will be the Mirror of Erised. They have other things besides Harry Potter too. It's an awesome site for replicas and stuff.
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It looks ok but the holders are distracting from the wands. I love them
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I thought they were kitchen utensils also! I love hardy potter so i love the idea but that was funny
squishymommy1·
Well that's settled. I'm getting a shadow box made
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I think it would look great if you had a piece of wood (4 or 5 inches thick, 3 inches tall, and 6 inches long) and drilled holes into the top. The wands could sit in the holes to be displayed upright. You could paint the holder and put the HP symbol or a quote on the front. Add brackets on the block (like you would for a picture) and hang them up.