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Recommended crafts for cultural festival exhibits. Ideas that are also perfect for venue decorations.

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At school festivals, many classes probably display crafts that everyone made together, right?

There may also be classes that sell handmade goods they created themselves!

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of ideas for crafts and DIY projects that are perfect for a school festival.

We’ve gathered lots of projects you can make with familiar materials like cardboard and plastic bottles.

Handmade goods and DIY projects are trending, so let’s create something that will amaze everyone in your class!

Recommended crafts for cultural festival exhibits: perfect ideas for venue decorations (111–120)

phonograph

Simple Handmade Phonograph

phonograph

Before CDs became widespread, it was common to listen to music on analog vinyl records.

Since it isn’t digital processing, the sound is reproduced by running a needle along the grooves etched into the disc.

In other words, if you have a record that can be spun, a needle, and a speaker, you can hear the sound.

DIY kits are available on the market, but since it’s the school festival, let’s build one ourselves and play an old record in front of everyone.

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A vacuum cleaner made from a plastic bottle!

[Experiment] I tried making a vacuum cleaner out of a cola plastic bottle! [Craft]

A vacuum cleaner made from a plastic bottle!

A crazy attempt to make a vacuum cleaner using a 1.5-liter plastic bottle, empty cans, and a motor! The idea of cutting an empty can into a propeller-like shape to create airflow is impressive.

In the video, the suction power is zero, but with repeated improvements, it might just become somewhat practical.

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Soap making

Mother’s Day gift, easy DIY: I tried making handmade soap (Savon Gem)! [Kojouchou]

Soap making

Let’s try making soap! Making soap from scratch is tough, but here we’ll use clear glycerin soap that you can melt in the microwave.

Add color to the melted soap with dye, cut it out with your favorite molds, place the pieces in an empty pudding cup or similar container, then pour more melted clear soap over them.

Chill in the refrigerator until it sets, and you’re done.

It looks as cute as candy—so cute you might not want to use it and just keep it as decor!

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Tennis Racket × Electric Guitar

DIY tennis racket electric guitar

Tennis Racket × Electric Guitar

What you need are wood for the fingerboard, frets, strings, electronics, and a tennis racket.

You can really see the process of building a racket guitar from scratch, so be sure to check out the video.

It’s great that it’s not just for making, but can also be used as a proper instrument.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of great craft and handmade project ideas for school festivals.

In addition to classic craft projects, there were lots of cute, Instagram-worthy ideas too! Especially if you’re planning to make and sell handmade goods, it might be a good idea to research trendy pieces and create those.