Wrap the lower two-thirds of the dowel handle in washi tape, overlapping each strip slightly. This gives children a good grip and personalises each wand.

An adult attaches the ribbons to the top of the dowel. The easiest method: gather all ribbons together, fold them in half to find the midpoint, and wrap a short piece of washi tape around the bundle and the dowel top to hold them. Then an adult adds a dot of hot glue over the tape to secure everything permanently. If you prefer, screw a small eyelet into the very top of the dowel and loop the ribbons through it before tying.

Spread the ribbons out evenly around the top of the dowel so they fall in a fan shape. Trim any ribbons that are visibly shorter than the others with scissors. An adult does this trim.

Hold the wand by the handle and give it a shake: the ribbons should stream freely and not tangle. If two ribbons stick together, separate and re-fan. The wand is ready to use.