[For Seniors] Ideas for decorating February walls with oni (demons). Unique personalities shine through with oni showing various expressions.
Oni decorations that brighten up the walls in February are a fun craft that captures the seasonal feeling of Setsubun.
There are many ideas, from ones you can make with familiar materials like construction paper, origami, and paper plates, to large wall displays that everyone can work on together.
The time spent creating while moving your fingers nurtures imagination and concentration.
And what kind of oni face should we make? Conversations with those around you will liven up, letting everyone enjoy a delightful time.
Assembling the parts stimulates the brain, and each expression and design shines with individuality.
While sharing memories of Setsubun, let’s take on the challenge of creating wall displays that enhance the festive atmosphere of the season!
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[For Seniors] Ideas for decorating February walls with ogres: unique personalities shine through with a variety of expressions (31–40)
Oni made from paper plates
Let’s try making an Oni wall decoration using paper plates and construction paper! Since we’re using paper plates, it’s easy to give the ogre a three-dimensional look.
Tear your favorite color of construction paper—red, blue, etc.—into small pieces and paste them onto the paper plate.
The key to a neat finish is to stick the pieces closely together so that the white of the plate doesn’t show.
Next, use different construction paper to make the hair and facial features.
The angle of the eyebrows and where you place the parts will give each face its own personality! Even older adults who find it difficult to go out can enjoy the seasonal Setsubun atmosphere through this wall-art activity.
Realistic demon decoration
Speaking of Setsubun, it’s the custom of driving away scary ogres and evil spirits by throwing beans, isn’t it? Many older adults probably do bean-throwing at home for Setsubun as well.
Here’s a recommended February craft: a realistic ogre decoration.
Try using crumpled red or blue tissue paper for the ogre’s face—it will create a rugged, craggy look.
If you also attach Japanese-patterned paper to the backing, it will perfectly match the traditional image of Setsubun.
Older adults may even enjoy reminiscing about their Setsubun memories while working on the craft.
Various demons with origami
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?
A demon made by winding yarn
Here’s an easy-to-make oni (demon) decoration.
Cut cardboard into a square to create the oni’s face.
Wrap the cut cardboard with yarn in colors like blue or red—whatever you like.
Attach the facial features, and your oni is complete.
You can display it beautifully on a fan-shaped backing, or paste it onto construction paper or colored paper for a lovely look.
To give it a lively Setsubun feel, arrange holly leaves or plum blossoms around the oni.
Making several types of Setsubun-themed parts together with older adults can also be fun.
You can prepare the parts in advance, let them choose their favorites, and have them finish the piece in the style they like.
Setsubun wall decorations
During Setsubun, people throw beans at demons, eat ehomaki sushi rolls, and eat as many beans as their age.
In fact, there are regional differences in the chant used when throwing beans, the type of beans thrown, and in foods like ehomaki and kenchin-jiru.
Many senior care facilities also put up Setsubun-themed wall decorations in February.
It might be fun to create wall decorations that incorporate Setsubun traditions unique to your local area.
Some seniors using the facility may be living in a different place from their hometown.
While making the decorations, you could chat about Setsubun customs and culture from the seniors’ places of origin.
Please do try making some lovely Setsubun wall decorations.
[For Seniors] Ideas for Decorating February Walls with Oni (Demons). Let Their Individuality Shine with Oni Showing Various Expressions (41–50)
Bean-Throwing Demon
The ogres that appear in Setsubun festivities come in many colors—red, blue, green, and more.
Why not make lots of colorful ogres using construction paper and turn them into wall decorations? All you need for these festive ogre wall ornaments is colored construction paper.
Make the ogre bodies in red, blue, green, etc., then cut out the facial expressions, horns, their trademark shorts, and the beans for bean-throwing with scissors.
By layering and gluing each part, you’ll create a sense of depth.
Let’s brighten up the walls of senior facilities or your home with cute, expressive ogres.
Ogre Pants
There’s a song that goes “Oni no pants are good pants,” and oni (ogres) are known for wearing tiger-striped pants, right? There are various explanations tied to directions as to why they’re tiger-striped, but how about turning those stylish oni pants into a wall decoration? It’s also recommended if you’re looking for a unique setsubun decoration! Just cut construction paper into the shape of pants and either draw the tiger stripes or glue on separately cut pieces.
Changing the color of the paper will change the vibe, so give it a try.
If you also make an oni and put the pants on it, your wall display will look even more impressive.
