[For Seniors] Fun and Easy Oni Crafts to Liven Up Setsubun: Simple, Enjoyable Ideas

Mini shikishi decorations for Setsubun from the 100-yen shop

[100-Yen Store DIY] I tried making Setsubun decorations of a red ogre and a blue ogre on a mini shikishi board♪

This is a wall decoration themed around the oni (ogres) that appear in Setsubun, a traditional Japanese seasonal event.

Why not make a seasonal decoration using items you can buy at a 100-yen shop? Create the oni’s facial parts from construction paper and attach a soft string to both sides of the assembled face.

Represent the beans using Lezac paper or colored paper, adhere them to mini square boards, then use double-sided tape to add the oni parts as decorations.

Scatter beans and other elements used in oni-chasing scenes across the boards, attach a ribbon at the top, and it’s complete.

Working on these detailed steps also helps train fine motor skills by engaging your fingertips.

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Recommended for class activities! Draw your favorite demon

February Mural [Which Oni Face Catches Your Eye!?]

When you think of events in February, Setsubun probably comes to mind.

And when you think of Setsubun, you think of oni (ogres).

How about making unique oni crafts as a recreation activity? Staff can prepare the base parts in advance, such as the oni’s face, horns, and hair.

The rest can be drawn or decorated by the seniors, resulting in oni full of each person’s creativity.

Oni with one or two horns, or even a one-eyed oni—each one uniquely made by the participants.

When these oni are displayed on the facility walls and brighten up the rooms, some seniors may feel the season and grow fond of them.

It’s a project that enhances the Setsubun spirit and brings enjoyment.

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Nakajima Junko

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Various demons with origami

How to fold a cute oni (demon) for Setsubun – lots of color variations!

Let’s try making different kinds of oni (ogres) with origami! Setsubun is all about oni, right? But don’t the usual red and blue ones feel a bit bland? If you’re thinking, “I want to make wall decorations that are a little different this time!”, try designing unique oni decorations using origami in a variety of colors.

By changing the number of horns or fangs, and experimenting with hairstyles and colors, you can create all sorts of oni.

This Setsubun, why not make your very own oni and create a set of wall decorations full of personality?

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Balloon Demon Craft

This kid is the demon this year! Balloon Tag (the demon)

Would you like to make an ogre for bean-throwing? Crafts use your hands, so I think they’re a perfect recreation for seniors.

First, prepare some yarn, a balloon, and yellow construction paper.

Make pom-poms with the yarn, and place them on the balloon head to create hair.

The yellow construction paper will become the ogre’s horns—roll it into a cylinder and add stripes with a black marker.

Tape the horns onto the hair, and your ogre is almost done.

Just draw the eyes, nose, and mouth to finish.

You can hang it by the window and actually throw beans at it, or use it as a decoration for Setsubun.

Please give it a try!

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Yuuko.S

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Setsubun wreath with an oni (ogre) and an okame (folk mask)

[Easy Origami] Setsubun Wall Decorations: “Oni” (Demon) and “Okame” (Smiling Lady)

During the cold winter months, you’ll likely spend more time enjoying crafts indoors.

Here’s a recommended wreath that lets you savor the Setsubun atmosphere.

All you need is origami paper, so why not incorporate it into craft activities at a day service? The wreath base is made by creating several parts and assembling them.

By changing the colors and patterns of the parts, you can completely transform the look of the wreath—give it a try! The oni (demon) and okame (traditional female mask) are also easy to fold.

Add these, and it instantly feels like Setsubun! You can take it home to decorate your room or entrance, and it also makes a delightful gift.

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Oni and Otafuku

[Setsubun Decorations] February: Easy Origami Oni (Demon) and Otafuku for Setsubun [Simple Craft] Setsubun

When it comes to events in February, many people probably think of Setsubun.

Here’s a perfect recreation activity for Setsubun: making an oni (demon) and Otafuku.

First, fold origami to create the outlines of the oni and Otafuku, then attach facial parts cut out from paper.

If you put them up on the wall, you can enjoy a festive Setsubun atmosphere.

By the way, in the context of Setsubun, Otafuku represents the “fuku” in the phrase “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” (Demons out, good fortune in).

So it’s recommended to display them as a set.

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Wreath of Oni and Otafuku

[Cute Origami] How to Make a Setsubun Wreath (Origami Time)

A Setsubun wreath made with origami instantly brightens up a wall, so it’s a great craft activity for seniors.

In this video, an ogre (oni) and Otafuku made from origami are combined to form a wreath.

The varied facial expressions are adorable, aren’t they? Prepare red, blue, and black origami paper and follow along with the video as you fold.

Each folding step is very simple, so you can enjoy making it with ease.

Once the parts are folded, draw the faces.

For the eyes and cheeks, using round stickers like in the video makes it quick and easy.

Combine eight pieces into a circle, and your cute wreath is complete.

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