Galadriel weaving a wonderful raiment for Gandalf makes sense, after all, it was she who made the clothing she gave to the ringbearer and his companions when they passed Lothlorien after the fall of Gandalf in the Bridge of Kazhad-dum. It just tells us that she was capable of doing meager work even if she was the highest ranking noble among the eldar of beleriand. Anyway, there's doubt on the subject that she helped create Gandalf's staff since it did possess great powers beyond the might of the Elves. Gandalf himself must have forged it since he was a Maia, a divine being who shared the power of the Great Gods of the west, and one who would be capable of bringing forth such magic to a thing made by the hands. I think if Galadriel did give some of her skills to the staff she wouldn't be powerful enough to shield her kingdom against the raid of Sauron's beasts since most of her ability is given forth...
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