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 get you totally hooked (51–60)
Ribbon chopstick rest
This is a craft project that’s not only fun to make but also practical—you can put it to great use at the dining table! By using rings made from straws, you can create ribbon shapes.
They’re three-dimensional and look adorable, so girls are sure to love them.
After making lots of them, try using them as chopstick rests—your everyday meals will feel even more festive!
blowgun
This is a simple blowgun made by stacking a short, cut piece of straw onto the tip of a longer straw and launching it with your breath.
It’s recommended to use different diameters for the main body and the dart so the tip fits on smoothly.
Seal the tip of the dart so it can catch your breath properly.
Cotton swabs are recommended for sealing to keep it as safe as possible.
Another key point is the variety of ways to play: you can set up a target and compete for points, or go outside and see whose dart flies the farthest—simple, easy-to-understand rules.
Star Necklace
Using a toy called a “straw star,” a star shape woven from straws, you can make accessories! Just pick up the tools at a craft store or a 100-yen shop and combine them with a straw star, and it instantly turns into a lovely necklace! You can also make straw stars in any colors you like, which makes it even more fun!
Rampaging Straw
This craft has a curious look with bendy straws connected by rubber bands, and it’s fun to watch how it moves when you twist it and let go.
It’s a simple design: two flexible straws are linked together by a rubber band threaded through a straight straw.
If you connect the straws at both ends so they face different directions, the piece will move around randomly when force is applied to the rubber band.
The length of the straws also matters to make it look more lively—keeping each straw to a matching, compact length is recommended.
Simple but amazing crafts made with straws! Irresistibly fun ideas (61–70)
water gun
This is a squeeze-to-squirt water gun made by combining a plastic bottle and a straw.
It’s a simple craft where you just poke a hole in the bottle cap and insert the straw.
To make the water shoot properly, it’s also important to prevent air from leaking, so pay close attention to the size of the hole in the cap.
Because the process is simple, the appearance is simple too, so it’s recommended to decorate it with items like vinyl tape for a more festive look.
Try to be mindful of both a more attractive appearance and materials that help the water shoot effectively.
Butterfly straw decoration
Let’s make a butterfly decoration for a straw.
Stack two quarter-size sheets of origami paper and fold them in half, then use scissors to cut out a butterfly shape.
Next, make two small slits along the folded edge, and thread the straw through the space between the two slits—done! You now have a fluttering butterfly straw decoration.
It’s a very simple process, but just adding this to a straw makes it cute and gives it a special feel.
Try using it when you’re serving drinks, like when friends come over.
straw easel
You can make colorful easels for displaying pictures and panels using straws! All you have to do is glue the pieces together, so they’re easy to make.
They’re perfect for showing off your favorite artwork.
It could be fun to make lots of easels and decorate your room like an art museum!