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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 exhibits at school cultural festivals: Perfect ideas for venue decorations, too (31–40)

friendship bracelet

Friendship bracelet: How to braid/knit the arrow-feather (yabane) pattern, Part 1

friendship bracelet

When everyone in the class wears the same fashion item during the school festival, it really boosts our sense of unity.

A great unisex option I recommend is friendship bracelets.

They’re surprisingly easy to make, and the materials are inexpensive, which is a big plus.

Even after the festival, you can keep wearing them as good-luck charms for club matches or entrance exams.

Let’s weave them with our wishes in mind.

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oil lantern

[100-Yen Shop DIY] How to Make an Oil Lantern / Camping Gear / For Power Outages

oil lantern

With the recent outdoor boom, you see all kinds of lanterns—from cute-looking ones to affordable options and highly functional models.

This project is about making one yourself.

It’s a full-fledged oil lantern, but if you have a cordless driver, you can make it mostly with materials from a 100-yen shop.

If something this elaborate feels like too much, you can easily make a cute candle lantern instead.

And if using an open flame is not allowed, like in a classroom, an LED lantern will work too.

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black hole

[★uf Rec] #2 “Black Hole” — Liven things up with a simple craft! Create recreation activities everyone can enjoy, from children to seniors.

black hole

When you hear “black hole,” it conjures up a mysterious fear—like eternal darkness or a trip into another dimension.

This video shows you how to create one of those black holes yourself.

Humans are creatures who feel fear and curiosity at the same time.

It’s sure to be a hit at a school festival!

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cardboard air cannon

Experiment recipe: Let's make air bubbles!

cardboard air cannon

How about the classic cardboard air cannon you often see on science experiment shows? Since the “projectile” is just air, it’s a relatively safe toy.

If you get creative with the targets or scale it up into a giant cardboard cannon, you can enjoy a full-fledged shooting game.

Compete in teams and it’s sure to be a hit.

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Ghibli Maniac Museum

I actually tried making a truly floating Laputa-style levitation stone! (A fusion of UV resin accessories and magnetic levitation technology!)

Ghibli Maniac Museum

These days, there are actual ways to make a Laputa flying stone that really floats.

There must be many people who love Ghibli.

How about focusing on a single story and recreating it in detail? Exhibiting it while playing footage from that story would create a nice atmosphere.

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Recommended crafts for cultural festival exhibits: Perfect ideas for venue decorations (41–50)

Aluminum can windmill

[Aluminum Can Craft] How to Make a Windmill

Aluminum can windmill

A windmill made from empty cans and wire is a great way to create an elegant summer vibe! This one is made by cutting slits into an empty can, bending it out of shape, and hanging it with wire.

In summer, I think it looks festive when displayed under the eaves like a wind chime.

Try reusing colorful cans and give it a go!

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herbarium

Workshop on how to make beautiful herbariums taught by a pro!! Flower shop 'Hanagokoro' in Kichijoji

herbarium

Let’s try making a popular herbarium.

You’ll need a glass bottle for herbariums, oil, and your choice of dried or preserved flowers.

Simply trim the flowers to a suitable size, arrange them in the glass bottle, and pour in the oil.

They’re popular as interior decor, and best of all, because the flowers are immersed in oil, you can enjoy their beautiful colors for a long time.

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