[Easy and Simple] Popular DIY Ideas You Can Make with Materials from 100-Yen Shops
There are probably many people who picked up DIY as a hobby while spending more time at home.
These days, 100-yen shops are just as well stocked as home improvement stores—not only with materials but also with tools.
Here are some DIY ideas that mainly use items from 100-yen shops.
We focus on easy projects that keep sawing wood and driving screws to a minimum.
Even if you don’t have a home improvement store nearby, chances are there’s a 100-yen shop!
Try DIY-ing some handy items for your home!
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[Easy & Simple] Popular DIY Ideas You Can Make with 100-Yen Shop Materials (11–20)
wire basket
Let’s make a cute wire basket that you’d never guess was made with items from a 100-yen shop.
You’ll use a cutting board, wire lattice, wooden dowels, and a wooden slatted mat (sunoko).
The netted part of the basket is created by bending the wire lattice, while the base surrounding it is made from the cutting board and the slatted mat.
However, instead of using the slatted mat as-is, you’ll take it apart and use only portions of it—an advanced DIY technique devised by seasoned makers.
This is a full-fledged DIY project you can enjoy as you cut, bend, and hammer nails.
laundry rack
Here’s a DIY idea for a laundry rack that uses only wire mesh, wooden slats (sudare-style boards), and zip ties.
It looks so simple that you wouldn’t believe it’s made entirely from 100-yen store materials, right? Plus, it’s easy to make—just pair the wooden slats with the wire mesh and secure them with zip ties! There are often lots of gaps around washing machines, and you might want a shelf of this size but can’t find one for sale…
That happens a lot, doesn’t it? Making a custom shelf that fits those spots yourself is a great idea.
irori table
If you like camping, I recommend this DIY irori-style table! All you need are wooden boards and small-shelf iron legs from the 100-yen shop, plus some hook-and-loop tape.
Cut the corners of the boards at an angle, fit the iron legs, and connect the legs to each other with the hook-and-loop tape—that’s it.
With a few careful touches, like adding notches so the iron legs sit more snugly, you can make the table even more stable.
It’s perfect for scenes like placing a small barbecue grill—such as the B-6-kun—in the center and enjoying yakitori.
Picture book display shelf
This is a picture-book display shelf you can make with wooden boards and wood glue from a 100-yen shop.
You often see them in cafes and in kids’ areas at restaurants where children can play.
Unlike a regular bookshelf, this lovely display shelf lets you set books with their covers facing out, and it really comes together in no time! The longest part is just waiting for the wood glue to dry (haha).
The natural wood color looks nice as is, but you can also paint it any color you like to match where you’ll put it.
They even sell paint at 100-yen shops, so give it a try.
wall shelf
Let’s make a stylish wall shelf using wooden boards and small hardware! A wall shelf is a shallow, wall-mounted shelf—perfect for displaying your favorite books, or adding a cute touch with a small vase or candles.
After gluing the boards together, simply drill pilot holes with an awl and secure them with screws and L-brackets to finish.
As a DIY project, it’s at a “not too easy, not too hard” level—just right for beginners, and highly recommended for your first DIY.
Tankless-toilet-style DIY
Tankless toilets are all the rage lately.
But a toilet isn’t something you replace that often, right? This idea lets you DIY a tankless-style toilet instead.
What’s more, it uses a few items from a 100-yen shop plus scrap materials like cardboard and milk cartons you already have at home—an amazing concept.
From the 100-yen store, you’ll get a remake sheet, a plastic flower pot, and an iron hook.
It takes a lot of effort, but it’s a way to DIY a tankless-looking toilet for a surprisingly low price.
Easy and Simple: Popular DIY Ideas You Can Make with 100-Yen Shop Materials (21–30)
gel candle
At 100-yen shops, you can find a product called gel candles, and with them you can easily make homemade candles.
Gel candles are easy to handle, and you can even pour two different colors one on top of the other to create a two-layer candle.
The way the colors blend slightly between the layers also gives it a lovely look.
Plus, by placing items you like—such as colored sand, seashells, or dried flowers—into the glass before pouring in the gel candle, you can create a more stylish and original piece.
Give it a try and make one with your own sense of style.