Besom or "Witches Brooms", are used for many aspects of rituals, spells, and other practices. They can be used to sweep a consecrated circle free of negative energy or to use as magical wands. Even to ground a finished circle or used in protection rituals. Here is how you can make your own Witches Besom:

Prep:
3-4 ft. stick (or dowel) 
1 in. in diameter. (Shaft can be painted or decorated) 
A small amount of straw or broomcorn 
Craft Glue 
About 2 Feet of  strong ,natural (Cotton, Hemp,etc) twine 

1. Lay the straw up against the bottom shaft of the stick. Cut straw approximately 4-6 inches longer than desired finished length.

2. Approximately 2 inches above the end, tie twine tightly. You may wish to apply some craft glue to the lower 2 inches to help secure the loose straw ends.

3. Bend the straw backwards over the tie. Secure with twine close to where the stick ends.

4. Consecrate and bless your new besom!

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