[For Seniors] Styrofoam Craft Ideas: Simple and Recommended

snow rabbit

Easy: How to Make a Snow Rabbit (Tsumami Zaiku) | DIY Snow Rabbit

Let me introduce a snow rabbit made with tsumami-zaiku using Styrofoam.

Cut an egg-shaped piece of Styrofoam in half and cover it with white chirimen fabric.

Since it’s oval, the key is to make small snips with scissors as you go while adhering the fabric.

That extra step gives you a clean finish.

Use green chirimen to make round tsumami pieces that resemble ears and attach them.

For the eyes, glue on red or pink beads.

This palm-sized, adorable snow rabbit is a heartwarming motif just by being on display.

Why not try it as an idea for a craft recreation activity?

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moko

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Shogi pieces

[Craft] I tried making a giant shogi piece out of Styrofoam [Takatsuki City]

Have you ever seen decorative shogi pieces displayed in shops or offices? The “Ōshō” (King) piece has long been said to bring good fortune and is believed to carry a wish for prosperous business.

Let’s make a lucky shogi piece out of styrofoam.

Prepare a template that’s ten times the size of a normal shogi piece and attach it to the styrofoam.

Cut out the shape with a utility knife.

Since you’ll be using a large piece of styrofoam, be careful when handling the knife.

You can also start with pre-cut styrofoam shaped like a shogi piece.

The key is to use a wood-grain adhesive sheet, which you can find at 100-yen shops, for the surface.

Prepare a template for the character you want to write on the piece, fill it in with a pen, and you’re done.

The result will look just like a real decorative shogi piece—something that older adults are likely to find very satisfying.

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Nakajima Junko

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