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A collection of ideas for making bagworms! Try using a variety of materials

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When it comes to autumn crafts using natural materials, making bagworms is a classic.

Children are always fascinated by their mysterious appearance! Here, we’ll introduce ideas for making bagworms using familiar materials like fallen leaves, paper cups, and toilet paper rolls.

There are many ways to express creativity—such as achieving a realistic texture with natural materials or decorating with sparkling cellophane—to expand children’s imagination.

Be sure to incorporate these into your autumn craft activities! Because the children’s creations are treated as artworks, the text uses the term “seisaku” (制作) rather than “seisaku” (製作).

Collection of ideas for making bagworms! Try using a variety of materials (11–20)

Make it by tearing origami! Cute bagworm

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Make it by tearing origami! Cute bagworm

Tear pieces of origami paper and dress the little bagworm! First, cut construction paper to make the base for the bagworm.

The dressing step is a joint activity between the teacher and the children.

As the children tear the origami paper, paste the pieces onto the bagworm’s body, layering them as you go.

Using various colors and patterns is recommended to make it bright and colorful.

Once your unique bagworms are finished, complete the project by mounting them on a backing sheet or decorating the wall together with autumn motifs such as autumn leaves and acorns.

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[Cellophane] Sparkly Bagworm

[Kindergarten/Daycare] Let’s try shining light in October! Making bagworms with cellophane

[Cellophane] Sparkly Bagworm

How about making a bagworm craft for fall and winter using cellophane that sparkles when it catches the light? Shiny, glittering materials always fascinate kids! Make the bagworm’s face and body by cutting construction paper.

Snip into the body and cut out any shapes you like.

If you attach cellophane from the back, it will peek through the cut-out windows and look beautifully like stained glass! Finish by drawing the facial expression and tying on a string.

Try hanging it in the light and letting it sway as you play.

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[Handprint Stamp] Wobbly Bagworm

[Kindergarten/Daycare] Let’s Make Handprint Stamps! October Swaying Bagworm Craft

[Handprint Stamp] Wobbly Bagworm

For those looking for a craft that taps into children’s imaginations, a handprint-stamp bagworm is recommended.

This project is like making a paper cutout: you cut and paste construction paper with handprints to create a bagworm.

Prepare the face part separately, then attach the palm print there to turn it into a bagworm—that makes the process smooth.

It’s also fun to let the children decide freely, including the color of the handprints, so that’s recommended.

To let them choose, it’s a good idea to take lots of handprints in various colors in advance.

When shaping it like a bagworm, it’s easier to visualize if you paste the handprints upside down.

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[Origami] Torn-Paper Collage Bagworm

[Origami Play] Bagworm — A perfect educational craft for kids using origami [Collage]

[Origami] Torn-Paper Collage Bagworm

Tear various colors of origami paper into small pieces by hand, glue them on, and enjoy making a cute little bagworm.

Prepare a sheet of white drawing paper for the base, along with black, gray, white, and brown-toned origami paper.

For the “bag” part, adding colors like yellow and red in addition to browns will make it colorful and lift the mood.

It’s easiest to start by creating the string part with gray paper.

Then freely keep sticking on pieces of origami in different colors one after another.

Finally, make the eyes with black origami, and your charming little bagworm is complete!

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[Paper Cup] Bagworm Accessory Case

[Crafts / Making] [Can be made with paper cups] Minomushi bucket accessory holder

[Paper Cup] Bagworm Accessory Case

In autumn, there are many occasions to go outside and collect nuts and seeds.

Having a bucket at such times is really handy.

If you make the bucket yourself, gathering will be even more fun.

The easiest method is to make a bagworm by covering a paper cup with origami paper and attaching a string as a handle.

If a paper cup is too small, you can use a slightly larger cup or even make the cup part yourself.

After collecting the nuts and seeds, you can also enjoy hanging them on the wall or from the ceiling.

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Paper Cup and Yarn: Bucket-Style Bagworm

[Autumn Craft] Easy Wobbly Bagworm Made with a Paper Cup and Yarn [Ashitaba Channel]

Paper Cup and Yarn: Bucket-Style Bagworm

Let’s make a bagworm craft that dangles from a tree branch and sways gently in the wind.

Using a paper cup as the base, decorate it with yarn, origami paper, and other materials, then hang it up—it’s a simple process.

The cute design features a little face peeking out from the “case” made of the paper cup.

Thread a chenille stem (pipe cleaner) through holes punched with a hole punch and use that to hang it.

By intentionally choosing a slightly unstable hanging method, you can enjoy the swaying motion.

As long as you create a structure that allows it to sway, the design is up to you—use your favorite colors and styles and have fun making it.

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A collection of ideas for making bagworms! Try crafting with various materials (21–30)

[Toilet paper roll] Bagworm

Would you like to make three-dimensional bagworms using toilet paper rolls? First, prepare construction paper in various colors and have the children tear it into pieces.

Once you have enough pieces, glue them onto the toilet paper rolls.

Let some pieces stick out a little to make the bagworms look more authentic.

After the glue dries, draw the eyes and mouth to create your original bagworms.

When displaying them, hang them on a string for a cute exhibit that gently sways.

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