[For Seniors] Liven Up Setsubun Crafts! Handmade Ideas Using a Variety of Materials

Bean-Throwing Cup

Bean-throwing cup made from a paper cup for Setsubun

Let’s make an easy bean cup using a paper cup.

First, firmly press and flatten the rim of the cup, then cut off the edge with scissors.

Overlap the drinking rim to create a lid, add the beans, and then slide the previously cut rim under the lid to use it as a handle.

Finally, decorate the outside like an oni (ogre) and you’re done! Feel free to make it cute using yarn, felt, or construction paper.

Since the handle is only tucked under the lid, it will come off when you open the lid.

If it’s a hassle to tuck it in each time, try cutting the edge in half and gluing it on.

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Den-den Drum of the Red Ogre and the Blue Ogre

[Cardboard Craft] Make it for Setsubun! Cute Red and Blue Oni Den-den Drums

Here’s an idea for making an ogre-themed den-den daiko (hand drum).

This one is mini-sized, so it’s quick to make and cute enough to display like a fork pick.

First, cut two small egg shapes out of cardboard.

Draw an ogre on the cardboard, place a string between the two pieces, and glue them together.

Attach a small ball of crumpled aluminum foil to each end of the string, then insert a twig (like a toothpick or small stick) as the handle to finish.

Since plain aluminum foil can come off when the drum is played, be sure to use double-sided tape to firmly bond the foil to the string before you crumple it.

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5 Devilishly Good Crafts

[Craft Play] 5 Perfect Oni Crafts for Setsubun

This idea showcases five crafts: an ogre hat made from a paper bowl, ogre photo props made with paper plates, an ogre hat made from construction paper and PE tape, a sparkly pipe-cleaner ogre party hat made with construction paper, and an ogre mask made from a paper bag.

Each project has simple steps, so as long as the parts are prepared, older adults can enjoy working on them too.

They also make great decorations, adding a festive Setsubun atmosphere just by being displayed.

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Demon bean box

[Origami for Setsubun] How to Fold an Oni Bean-Holder Box [With Voice Commentary] Easy with One Sheet! Practical Origami You Can Use for Bean-Throwing

An origami demon bean-holder box is such a wonderful idea.

It’s perfect to make together with seniors.

Using the fingers more by moving the hands is said to help stimulate the brain, too.

The steps are simple, so everyone can enjoy working on it together.

Draw a demon face on the surface to give it a strong seasonal feel.

Once it’s finished, you can use it for bean-throwing, put sweets in it, or display it.

With a little creativity, there are so many ways to enjoy it.

If everyone chants “Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi” together, it feels like happiness will come again this year.

Egg-shaped red ogre and blue ogre

[Easy] How to Make Red and Blue Oni for Setsubun [Just Cut and Paste]

Although driving out demons is the main event of Setsubun, at kindergarten and daycare events the demons practically act like the stars of the show.

The children squeal with delight, too.

If the demons are that humorous, they’re more than welcome, right? So let’s make some cute egg-shaped demons using polystyrene balls sold at 100-yen shops.

They’re very easy to make: just cover a polystyrene ball with chirimen fabric and add the demon’s face and horns.

You’ll find it’s easier than you think, so you might make a bunch and line them up as an adorable demon squad.

Using yarn for the hair makes them even cuter—give it a try!

Setsubun decorations with holly and nandina

[100-Yen DIY] How to Make a Setsubun Decoration in 9 Minutes: Come, Good Fortune!

Holly has long been believed to ward off demons.

Those sharp leaf tips always bring to mind the oni from Setsubun, don’t they? Like the New Year’s shimenawa, I want to keep cherishing these old customs and seasonal events.

Here, instead of using real holly, I’m going to make a Setsubun decoration by combining holly and nandina bought from a 100-yen shop.

They’re artificial flowers, but quite realistic and well made, so you can just bundle the pieces together with a rope and you’re done.

As a tip, using a thick, rough rope gives it a nice traditional feel.

It doesn’t take much time, so it’s great for busy people too!

The demon of accordion folds

[Craft Idea] Setsubun Decorations: Accordion-Fold Oni (Traditional Japanese Decorations for February) (Wall Decorations) (Activities for Seniors, Occupational Therapy/OT, Daycare, Preschool) (Origami DIY)

In Japan’s old lunar calendar, the year began with Risshun (the first day of spring).

Risshun was considered a very important day, and the day before it—February 3rd, Setsubun—was essentially the equivalent of New Year’s Eve today.

Although Setsubun is a bit different from how it is now, let me introduce a festive ogre (oni) decoration suitable for this seasonal turning point, displayed on a fan.

To capture the fierce look of the oni’s face, the key is to use an accordion fold with origami.

An accordion fold is a method of folding paper by alternating mountain and valley folds like a folding fan.

It allows you to create the oni’s distinctive expression.

Attach the facial parts to the face, and then affix plum blossoms to the fan’s base.

It makes a wonderful piece not only for decorating facility walls but also to take home and display.

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