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 you can make with straws! Ideas that will get you hooked (41–50)
oil straw
This craft project makes full use of a straw-working technique—melting with heat—to create a magical and beautiful “oil straw” that takes advantage of the separation of water and oil.
It would also be great as an accessory or an ornament.
Be careful not to burn yourself and have fun making it!
Simple yet amazing crafts you can make with straws! Ideas that will get you totally hooked (51–60)
garland
Let’s make a room decoration garland using colorful straws! Cut the straws to the same length and thread a string through them to form triangles.
If you attach a bent piece of wire to the end of the string, it works like a threader and makes it easier to pass through the straws.
By threading the string back through the first straw at the end, you can complete a neat triangle.
Once you’ve reached your desired length, decorate by attaching bells or tassels to the tips of the triangles.
You can express your originality by making triangles in your preferred sizes, arranging them randomly, and using a variety of colors.
straw airplane
Here’s how to make a straw airplane using a straw and construction paper.
Many households probably have these on hand, so you can make one right away! It’s very simple: prepare two long, narrow strips of construction paper in different lengths, form each into a ring, and attach them to the front and back of the straw.
Any type of straw is fine, but if you’re using a bendy straw, cut off the flexible section.
Changing the length or thickness of the straw will affect how it flies, so try making several and see which one flies best—or discover ones that fly in interesting ways!
Tube plane
Have you heard of a slightly lesser-known toy called the “tube plane”? You can make a long-flying airplane using a straw and loops made from construction paper! The tube channels the airflow so it flies far—this craft offers a different kind of experience from your usual paper airplane.
knit scrunchie
Isn’t this a straw craft that both adults and children can enjoy? You can even make a proper “scrunchie,” an item that girls will love! Since the straw is only used as a core, it doesn’t look childish—it’s stylish and seems suitable for everyday use.
necklace
You can make necklaces using colorful straws! Cut the straws into short pieces and string them together with twine.
You can connect them into a chain or arrange them into a three-dimensional pendant top—there are lots of ways to enjoy this.
The more colors you have, like red, light blue, yellow, and green, the more vibrant the result will be.
Whistle
You can make a whistle with just one straw! This craft is best for older preschoolers who are comfortable using scissors, since it involves fine work like cutting to the straw’s radius and cutting out a U-shape.
If it’s difficult, an adult should lend a hand.
By changing the length, you can make the pitch lower or higher.