A simple yet amazing craft you can make with straws! An idea that will have you completely absorbed
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Great news for kids wondering, “What should I make?” It turns out there are tons of fun crafts that both kids and adults can get absorbed in using nothing more than straws.
You can easily make things that seem difficult—like fountain pens, gliders, and mobiles! This time, we’re introducing craft ideas that are not only beautiful to look at but also practical.
Precisely because the materials are simple, with a bit of creativity you can create projects that make people around you say, “Wow, that’s amazing!”
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Simple but amazing crafts made with straws! Irresistibly fun ideas (61–70)
Slurp slurp with a straw
With the Straw Shuru-Shuru, the straw wriggles like a living creature when you blow on it! It’s easy to make—just cut the straw into a spiral.
Because you’ll be cutting at a diagonal, it’s best for preschoolers who are comfortable using scissors (older preschool to kindergarten age).
Adding a fringe or a little figure to the tip of the straw changes the way it moves and makes it even more fun!
candle stand
Let’s try making a candle stand using straws.
That said, since straws will melt if they touch the flame, the idea is to use a glass jar for the main body of the candle stand and decorate the outside with straws! Once you find a jar that could work as a candle stand, cut the straws to match the height of the jar and stick them around it.
The candlelight will shine through the straws, creating a magical atmosphere.
If possible, use colored, semi-transparent straws for this idea, and decorating with multiple colors will result in an even more beautiful candle stand!
heart
Let me introduce a heart made with straws.
You’ll use two straws and finish it by weaving them together.
To make it easier to weave, flatten the straws first.
Since it’s easy to lose track of the weaving at the beginning, using straws in different colors is recommended.
The finished heart looks cute and three-dimensional when combined with an illustration as an accent on a card! Because it involves detailed handiwork, it also helps develop concentration.
Magic hand
A magic hand is a device where you use a mechanism to move a hand motif that’s larger than a real hand.
The unique mechanism gives it a slightly awkward motion, which is fun to watch on its own.
To make one, cut construction paper into the shape of a hand, leave openings at the finger joints and apply double-sided tape, then create the “bones” with short pieces of straw.
After that, thread string through the straws and you’re done—when you pull the strings, the fingers curl at the joints.
To make it easy to tell which string controls which finger, it’s recommended to use different-colored straws and match the color at the end of each string to the straw it runs through.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced some simple yet impressive crafts using everyday straws. These ideas are fun for everyone from kids to adults, so try adding decorative touches or your own original twists to create something uniquely yours. Each project is packed with handy tips, so use them as inspiration to make something wonderful.