Your Wand

Date Started: 8-13-2017
'''First things first is the phrase that I think of when I learn or teach something new. In learning how to use your wand, you must learn how to take care of your own equipment. The first thing that I will require for you to learn is how to take care of your wand. '''

'''The wand belongs in one of three places at all times. '''

'''1. In your hand. '''

'''2. In your wand sleeve on your Equipment Belt or in your wand sleeve in your Cloak. '''

'''3. On your Wand stand. You will be choosing a Wand Stand when we go shopping at the Academy. '''

'''In the box you have instructions on how to care for your wand. Follow them! If I see that your wand is dirty, you will be asked to clean it properly in front of the class. '''

'''Now I shall demonstrate the use of your wand. '''

'''First you will learn how to make it work. '''

<h3 class="MsoNormal">'''<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"TimesNewRoman",serif">Concentrate on the color red then make a sharp downward stroke like this. You can think of any color and the wand will respond in that color. You can also add sparkles to the color. '''

<h3 class="MsoNormal">'''<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"TimesNewRoman",serif">The color is only symbolic of the wand at this step. It will show you how steady your hand is and if you can draw a straight line or not. This will take time and practice. '''

<h3 class="MsoNormal">'''<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"TimesNewRoman",serif">For the time being you will only be allowed to point at an object and move it by your thought process. There is a lot more that you can do with your wand but I want you to concentrate on good straight lines that are clear crisp and cleanly made. '''

<h3 class="MsoNormal"> '''To clean your Wand, use the Wand Cleaner with the Blue Cloth. Once the Wand is completely clean, use the Wand Wax if the Wand is dull and the Red Cloth. Finish with the Wand Polish and the White Cloth.'''