[For Elementary School Students] A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas Using a Hot Glue Gun
A glue gun is a handy tool to have for crafts and DIY projects!
Plug it in, insert a plastic stick from the back of the body, and pull the trigger.
Then a gooey, melted substance comes out from the tip.
This acts like an adhesive and lets you stick all kinds of things together!
If you’re seeing one for the first time, you might think, “It’s a specialized, powered tool, so you can probably only buy it at a home improvement store,” but that’s not the case.
You can actually get one at a 100-yen shop!
In this article, we’ll introduce craft ideas that use a glue gun.
They’re especially recommended for elementary school summer break projects!
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[For Elementary School Students] Fun Craft Ideas Using a Hot Glue Gun (1–10)
three-dimensional pyramid
This pyramid shape, made using a hot glue gun, is striking for its three-dimensional and translucent look.
You can use it as-is for interior decor, or incorporate it into displays to create a cool, refreshing atmosphere.
Place a piece of parchment paper over a sheet with triangles drawn on it, then trace the translucent triangles with lines of hot glue along the outlines.
Fill the inside of each triangle with a mesh pattern, and repeat—sliding the parchment paper—to make four triangles.
Finally, glue them together to complete the pyramid.
You can also express your originality by choosing different colors of glue sticks.
magic wand
Let’s make a palm-sized miniature of that essential fantasy-world item: the magic wand.
First, use a hot glue gun to draw a spiral line around a chopstick, then attach a marble to the tip.
Once the glue has set, spray-paint the whole piece while avoiding the marble; when the paint dries, it’s done.
Aim for a one-of-a-kind wand by varying how you wrap the glue, the type of marble you choose, and the colors you spray.
Adding a glossy finish will emphasize its beauty, while intentionally using a weathered color scheme can give it a well-worn, authentic feel—highly recommended.
Apollo chocolate
Let’s try recreating the long-loved classic candy “Apollo Chocolate” using a hot glue gun.
Its small, cute appearance makes it easy to incorporate into decorations.
First, press a real Apollo Chocolate into silicone rubber to make a mold.
Then simply pour melted hot glue sticks into the mold in sequence and let them harden to finish.
If you carefully choose the stick colors and how you layer them, the result might look indistinguishable from the real thing.
[For Elementary School Students] Fun Craft Ideas Using a Hot Glue Gun (11–20)
glue gun basket
This is a craft project where you use a hot glue gun to draw lines along a mold to create a three-dimensional basket.
Draw lines around a bowl turned upside down, and once the glue hardens, simply peel it off to get a basket shape.
A key point is that you can aim for your own design by choosing the glue color and adding decorations.
If it seems like the glue might stick to the mold, it’s also recommended to wrap it in parchment paper before drawing the lines.
Because the steps are simple, you can enjoy many variations by changing the basket shape and the arrangement of the lines.
hairpin
Let’s try arranging hairpins by focusing on the glue gun’s clear, unobtrusive look and adhesive function.
The idea is to attach decorations to simple hairpins using a glue gun.
You can combine hairpins with ready-made embellishments, or it could be fun to make your own decorations.
If you coat wire-based ornaments with hot glue, you can achieve safe, rounded edges and a sense of dimension.
A glue gun also allows various tweaks to the spacing between the hairpin and the decorations, so aim to create your own three-dimensional hairpins.
ladybug
Why not try making a cute ladybug with a glue gun? First, cut out some paper and assemble it into a three-dimensional shape.
Add black dots to the round red body, and your ladybug is done! It’s also fun to make one with origami.
Start with a simple fold, then add the black dots at the end, and you’ll have an insect full of spring vibes.
Make them with the whole family and the fun will double! With a glue gun you can get at a 100-yen shop, the possibilities are endless depending on your ideas.
Now, get excited and give it a try to see what wonderful ladybugs you can create!
interior light
Let’s use a hot glue gun to stylishly customize a simple string light.
Wrap paper and draw lines with the glue gun, then peel off the glue pattern and attach it to the light—done! You can enjoy different looks by trying various shapes, such as patterns made with crumpled paper or ones made from milk cartons cut into triangles.
The color of the glue sticks also changes the overall impression, so mixing different colors is highly recommended.