Branding is quite possible with the wand. This is very advanced play and it should be kept inmind that its effects can be both intense and permanent in nature. A focused concentration of the wands energy is what is best for branding. A small dental pick is usually ideal. The subject should be quite accustomed to the effects of the wand otherwise they may flinch around, throwing off the design. Use the dental pick in combination with the contact pad. In this situation it might be best to have the subject lying down and the contact pad underneath them. This will allow you to move around a little more. Trace your design on the body, trying to maintain a consistent gap between the dental pick and the skin. This will result in a uniform application of the wand. You will probably have to go over the design several times (to make sure you retrace the same line every time, you might want to draw the design on the subject first). When considering a design, you should avoid totally enclosed designs such as circles. The area enclosed by the design can develop complications later. When to stop is highly variable depending on what one wants to achieve.