A simple yet amazing craft using paper cups! An idea that’s also great for independent research projects.

The mechanism of sound! Paper cup crow

3rd grade elementary science: How sound works — paper cup crow

How about using a paper cup to mimic the sound of a crow? It’s very easy to make! First, poke a hole in the bottom of a paper cup with a toothpick.

Next, thread a piece of string through the cup.

Finally, tie a toothpick to the end of the string inside the cup so it won’t slip out—that’s it! If you pinch and move the string sticking out from the bottom while gripping it with a piece of wet kitchen paper, it will produce a sound just like a crow’s call! The volume and pitch change depending on how you move and shake your fingers, so try out different techniques and see what kinds of sounds you can make.

roly-poly toy

[Paper Cup Craft] I Tried Making a Roly-Poly Toy [Playable]

With a roly-poly toy, you can finish the look to match the season or your preferences.

Let’s start by explaining how to make it.

The steps are simple, and the only materials you need are a paper cup, a gacha capsule, and a marble.

First, remove one half of the capsule and tape the marble inside it with cellophane tape.

Next, turn the paper cup upside down and attach the capsule to the rim—then it’s done.

From there, you can turn it into any motif you like by decorating the cup.

Try coming up with seasonal characters or figures.

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Jump Flower

Moving paper cup craft “Jump Flower”

Don’t you think it would be wonderful to make a toy that everyone can play with together? Here’s an idea called the Jump Flower.

It’s simple to make.

First, cut slits into a paper cup.

Next, fold it around the middle—that’s it.

To play, press down on the cup from above as if you’re squashing it.

The rebound force will make the cup spring up with a pop.

Another charm of this idea is its cute, flower-like appearance.

You can also enjoy it as a decorative piece.

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parfait

[Sweets Deco] Great for summer vacation crafts! Easy faux sweets made with only 100-yen store materials! [DIY paper clay sweets]

Colorful parfaits that make you happy just by looking at them are perfect for summer crafts.

First, put rolled, thinly torn newspaper into a paper cup, then pack paper clay on top and secure it with glue.

Next, mix torn paper clay, glue, and water in a piping bag to make “whipped cream,” and create a cone shape from paper and masking tape to resemble soft-serve ice cream—then have fun decorating.

Try sauce made from glue and paint, Pocky sticks made with bamboo skewers—let your ideas run free and enjoy!

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Cake-shaped accessory case

Here’s an idea for a cake-themed trinket holder made with paper cups.

First, take one paper cup and cut straight from the rim down to the base, then cut out the base as well.

Use this as the template base, and decorate it by attaching felt or construction paper to make it look like a cake.

Once you’ve finished decorating the base, attach it to another paper cup, and you’re done.

It’s easy and cute, and you can customize the decoration however you like—highly recommended! With a bit more effort, you can even add a lid to the trinket holder, so give that a try if you have the time.

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paper cup light

Let’s make an exciting item using a paper cup! First, cut a piece of a clear file (plastic folder) to match the size of the paper cup’s rim.

Use a permanent marker to draw any picture you like.

Next, cut out the bottom of the paper cup and decorate the sides with stickers, etc.

Finally, place the drawing you made on the rim side of the paper cup, cover it with plastic wrap from above, and secure it with a rubber band—that’s it! If you shine a light through the hole where you cut out the bottom and aim it at a wall, your picture will be projected on the wall.

It looks perfect for Halloween or Christmas too.

Try playing with it in a dark room!

Handmade maracas

Handmade maracas! You can easily make an instrument with paper cups and straws♪

This craft is inspired by maracas made with paper cups that produce a cheerful rattling sound when lightly shaken.

The steps are simple: put beads or finely cut pieces of straw into a paper cup, then cover it with another paper cup as a lid.

What you put inside is important—consider how different fillings change the sound as you make it.

Decorating the outside is also a key point; aim for fun decorations that match the light, lively sound of the maracas.

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