For Exam Takers: Handmade Good-Luck Charms to Wish for Success — Heartfelt Ideas That Truly Convey Your Support
Why not turn your wish for a loved one’s exam success into a one-of-a-kind charm and send it to them? With simple materials like felt, origami paper, or fabric scraps, you can create a heartfelt omamori even if you’re not skilled at sewing.
Beyond the classic omamori shape, you can craft unique designs—such as ema plaques, daruma dolls, or even KitKat-themed charms—letting your ideas shine through with personality.
In this article, we introduce handmade charm ideas to gift to students preparing for exams.
Send your support to the exam-taker in your life with a handmade omamori!
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[For Exam Takers] Handmade good-luck charms wishing for success: heartfelt ideas (21–30)
Message Cloud Gummy Charm
The fluffy and cute cloud gummy charm becomes even more appealing when you add a message.
Cut white paper to the size of the charm and paint a sky-themed design with paints.
Cut out the cloud gummy design portion.
Cut out the words for the charm and the cloud gummy that you wrote on a separate sheet, and glue them onto the front of the charm.
It might be even nicer if you include a warm message inside and arrange it so the recipient’s name is visible through a cut-out window.
Using the packaging of the recipient’s favorite candy as a reference when making the charm can add humor and might be a hit among friends.
Easy Wrap Print Amulet
A heartfelt pentagonal felt amulet.
It looks so lucky, doesn’t it? First, cut two pieces of felt into the amulet shape.
Next, cut out your favorite character or letters to put on the amulet.
Cute illustrations work well, too.
Sandwich everything firmly in plastic wrap, then place the letters on the felt cut into the amulet shape and iron over it through a piece of baking/parchment paper.
Once you’ve confirmed the letters are securely attached, take the other amulet-shaped felt piece, add stuffing, and sew them together.
Tie a cord in the traditional “kanou-musubi” (wish-fulfilling) knot and attach it with fabric glue.
Finally, put it in a clear multi-purpose pouch—available at 100-yen shops—and you’re done.
[For Exam Takers] Handmade Good-Luck Charms Wishing for Success: Heartfelt Ideas (31–40)
Amulet strap made with ribbon
A handmade ribbon charm strap that turns the tension and anxiety of entrance exams into peace of mind—it really conveys the warmth of something made with care for someone else, doesn’t it? Cut a card case to the size you want.
Apply glue to the edge of the card case, attach your favorite ribbon as if wrapping it, and fold in the corners to form a charm shape.
Decorate it by attaching ribbons and pearl beads to make it look gorgeous, and finish by adding a strap.
It’s also recommended to include a supportive message and give it as a gift.
Locker key-style charm
A charming locker-key-style amulet that evokes a sense of nostalgia—and you can add the recipient’s name.
The method is simple: cut felt into the shape of a locker key to make the base.
Once you’ve decided on the recipient’s name and the message you want to convey, cut the felt to match the printed letters.
Then carefully attach the cut felt letters to the felt base, checking the balance as you go.
For the keychain part, adding an eyelet is recommended for extra durability.
If letters are difficult, you could make a student number or jersey number instead.
Iron bead amulet
A charm made with iron beads you can buy at a 100-yen shop is perfect as a gift to wish someone success, because the colorful beads lift the spirits.
When making this charm, the key is to first decide on the design you want—such as a traditional charm shape or a rabbit—before you start.
After arranging the beads on the base, you fix them with an iron, so be careful to avoid burns.
Finally, iron the ribbon piece as well and attach it to the main piece, and you’ll have a lovely charm ready to go!
Resin good-luck charm for passing (exams)
These resin amulets let you enjoy translucent colors and textures.
You can make them with items from a 100-yen shop, so they’re a great low-budget project for anyone who wants to take their time.
First, coat artificial flowers or other small parts with resin and cure them.
Then place an OHP sheet with a message like “Success on exams” on top and cure again to finish.
You can also prepare colored resin and pair it with clear resin amulets.
Why not try creating eye-catching charms with a rich, glamorous look?
round-shaped amulet
Why not try making a round, elegant, and luxurious omamori (good-luck charm)? First, sew together pieces of fabric cut into circles to make a small pouch.
A key tip is to press it with an iron at this stage to shape it nicely.
Next, thread a cord through holes at the top of the pouch and place a small cotton-filled sachet inside.
Finally, tie it with the cord and trim any excess, and you’re done.
Feel free to use any fabric you like, from patterned to solid colors.
It’s also recommended to stitch in messages like “Success” or “Victory.”