[For Seniors] February Wall Decorations: Setsubun-Themed! Fun Ideas with Oni Demons and Ehomaki Sushi Rolls

Setsubun decoration: holly and sardine (hiiragi-iwashi)

[Origami] Setsubun Decorations with Origami | How to Make Oni (Demons), Holly-Iwashi (Holly and Sardine), and Plum Blossoms

Hiiragi iwashi, displayed during Setsubun, has a distinctive look: a sardine head pierced onto a sprig of holly.

It’s said to ward off evil because demons dislike the smell and the prickly leaves.

Using this idea, you’ll make a sardine head, two holly leaves, and a stick.

For the sardine, fold an origami square into a triangle to make a crease, open it, then fold the two left edges to the center crease.

Use the opposing corners of the folded section to form the mouth, and shape the rest into the head.

For the leaves, take small origami squares, fold the diagonal corners to create a leaf shape, then accordion-fold to finish.

For the stick, cut a narrow strip of origami paper and fold it gatefold (both long edges in to meet at the center).

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Tissue paper ogre wall display

You might find yourself wanting to touch this wall decoration of an oni made with fluffy, three-dimensional tissue paper.

First, sketch a large outline of the oni on cardboard and decide on the size and shape you want to make.

Prepare the colors and number of tissue sheets according to the size.

Lightly crumple the tissue paper to give it a fluffy look, creating pieces to attach to the illustration.

Use double-sided tape to adhere the tissue pieces to the drawing as you go.

The key is to pack them tightly so there are no gaps and to build them up for a three-dimensional effect.

Using yarn for the hair is also recommended.

Give it a try!

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Felt Setsubun decoration

I tried making some decorations for Setsubun. 👹

Lunar New Year Setsubun decorations made with felt—without using needles—are warm and easy to create.

Prepare a milk carton, gold washi paper, wooden chopsticks, and glue, and let’s get started.

Use the chopsticks to build a frame, glue it to a milk carton cut to the base shape, then cover it with gold washi paper to form the frame.

Sketch the ogre (oni) and Okame to fit the frame size on a file, and cut the parts.

Trace the parts onto felt, cut them out, and glue them together to complete the oni and Okame.

The key is to assemble while checking the overall balance.

Once finished, display it indoors and enjoy!

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Origami Setsubun Wreath

A Setsubun wreath that lets you feel Japan’s traditional customs is a great way to enjoy the seasonal event while also exercising your fingers.

Let’s prepare and make it with Setsubun motifs like a bean container, Otafuku, and red and blue oni.

For the wreath base, using a greenish color inspired by holly leaves—befitting Setsubun—may make the oni and Otafuku stand out more crisply.

When making each part, be mindful of colors associated with Setsubun and attach the pieces in a well-balanced way.

Changing the expressions of each piece will give your work a stronger sense of originality, which is highly recommended.

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Setsubun origami wreath wall decoration

Handmade Setsubun origami wreath wall decoration! I featured a holly-and-sardine charm (hiiragi iwashi) as the main motif, accented with Otafuku and plum blossoms. Perfect for a February event! [Tsukuru-mon]

It’s long been said that displaying holly and fish heads at the entrance wards off evil.

Let’s make a fun, decorative wreath out of origami—perfect for Setsubun.

We’ll create each part in origami: the sardine head, the bone section, holly leaves, an Okame mask, a red oni, and a blue oni.

The key is to carefully fold creases and balance facial expressions to add a sense of depth.

For the wreath base, using washi-patterned origami paper will enhance the seasonal feel of Setsubun.

Give this seasonal Setsubun wreath a try!

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Masu Box and Hiiragi-Iwashi

Almost 3D? February wall decoration like trick art: “Bean Box and Holly Sardine”

This is a three-dimensional wall decoration that captures the atmosphere of Setsubun.

You’ll glue together a paper masu box filled with beans and a sardine-with-holly (hiiragi-iwashi) made from construction paper.

Even on a flat surface, you can create a sense of depth by attaching the paper pieces so that they cast “bean” shadows.

Try using both dark and light-colored paper creatively.

It’s a project that’s enjoyable to make together with older adults.

Because it has a trompe-l’oeil (trick art) feel, you can display the finished piece for seniors to enjoy looking at as well.

In Japan, there is a tradition of decorating entrances with hiiragi-iwashi during Setsubun as a talisman to ward off evil.

Seniors can also take home and display the pieces they create.

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Three-dimensional curly-haired demon wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Setsubun Crafts - Oni (Demon) Paper Crafts (February) (Recreation for Seniors) (Early Childhood/Educational) (Wall Decorations) (Creative) (Fine Motor Skills) (Oni/Winter)

Here’s an idea for a Setsubun-themed wall decoration that’s also perfect as a finger exercise activity for seniors.

Cut colored paper into long, narrow strips and roll them tightly using your fingertips or a toothpick to create a three-dimensional, curly-haired oni (demon) ornament.

Cut out the oni’s face from construction paper, then attach the rolled strips as hair.

You can also give each oni a unique personality by changing the shapes of the eyebrows, eyes, and mouth.

The overall look will change dramatically depending on the base face color, so have fun experimenting as you create!

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