A simple yet amazing craft you can make with straws! An idea that will have you completely absorbed
Summer vacation research projects and homework crafts, and more.
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 yet amazing crafts you can make with straws! Ideas that will draw you in (11–20)
straw himmeli
How about making a Nordic ornament called a himmeli using drinking straws? Once you’re done, you can enjoy it as interior decor for your room.
Prepare your preferred straws and some twine.
The straws can be any length you like, but cut them all to the same length.
Don’t use the accordion (flex) section—cut it off beforehand.
Thread the twine through the straws so that four triangles line up horizontally, alternating upside down and right side up.
After forming the last triangle, thread just one more straw, then pull the twine tight and adjust the shape.
Tie the twine so it doesn’t come apart, and you’re done.
Making several and combining them would look stylish, too.
airplane
It’s a strangely shaped airplane made by combining a straw and construction paper.
Despite not looking like a plane, the surprising thing is that it can fly quite far.
The steps are simple: roll thin strips of construction paper into circles and attach them to a straw.
By changing the sizes of the front and rear circles, you create just the right amount of air resistance.
You can focus on design by using various colors, or try changing the circle sizes and straw length to experiment with different flight patterns.
Straw Robot Hand
A robot hand made with straws—its uniquely mechanical movements make it a charming craft.
You simply treat each straw as a finger, attach a palm piece, and it’s done.
By threading strings through the finger parts, pulling the strings makes the fingers move.
If you cut the sections that correspond to the finger joints, the movement gets adjusted for a more natural motion.
It’s fun just to watch its mysterious movements, but trying a game of rock-paper-scissors with it also sounds like a great idea.
Dear little star
This is a small star-shaped motif made by weaving together two straws of different colors.
Using pale-colored straws creates a beautiful overlap of two hues, which is a noteworthy highlight.
By creasing and weaving firmly, you’ll end up with a sturdy star that’s easy to use for various decorations.
The finished star motif can also be turned into an accessory by attaching a strap.
Try using straws in a variety of colors to make colorful stars.
bracelet
Let’s try making a bracelet by combining straws and shoelaces.
Cut the straws to a uniform length, thread the shoelaces through them in a crisscross pattern, leave the ends a bit long, and finish so they can be tied—then you’re done.
A big appeal is that you can create your own unique bracelet with free choices like which straws and shoelaces to use.
If you choose straw and shoelace colors that are similar to each other to create a unified look, it might be easier to incorporate into your everyday style.
straw art
An art piece whose charm lies in its mysterious shapes, created by connecting flexible (bendy) straws.
Play freely with the angles at which you bend and join the straws to craft a highly original work of art.
It could also be fun to use masking tape to intentionally emphasize the joints or to add other decorations.
The more straws you connect, the more three-dimensional it becomes and the more its curious appearance stands out, so actively experiment to see how far you can increase the number of straws.
Simple yet amazing crafts you can make with straws! Irresistibly fun ideas (21–30)
straw wrapper
Kids will be thrilled to work on making sound-producing instruments.
Here’s how to make a trumpet using a straw and construction paper.
Prepare a half-circle of construction paper about 25 to 30 centimeters across.
Roll the paper into a cone shape.
Cut both sides of the tip of the straw to create a pointed edge, then insert that pointed tip into the cut end of the paper cone.
Secure the construction paper and the straw with cellophane tape, and you’re done.
When playing, pinch the tip of the straw flat and blow.
It’s a simple craft, but it can produce a unique sound.
