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 (31–40)
Appliqué Charm
Appliqué is where you stitch small pieces onto a base fabric.
A charm made with this appliqué technique is a great idea, especially for those who are good with their hands.
The steps are simple: draw the animal or other design you want on a pattern sheet, cut it out, then sew felt pieces together with yarn.
You’ll also use embroidery floss and mini tassels partway through, so the difficulty might be a bit higher—but that just makes the joy of finishing it all the greater! In the end, attach it to a headband or a belly band, or otherwise adapt it to something the recipient wears regularly—they’re sure to love it.
A floral charm made with resin
Some say you shouldn’t carry multiple amulets because the gods might quarrel, but handmade charms are so delightful that you can’t help wanting to keep them.
Why not try making a “flower charm” using a microwave? There are resins that harden like plastic when heated in the microwave.
The simple steps are: pour the hardening resin halfway into a mold like an ice tray, arrange your favorite flowers inside, then fill the mold to the top with the same resin.
There are plenty of tutorial videos on video sites, too.
You’ll see terms like UV light and molds, but try your best while picturing the smiling face of a student passing their exams!
Heart-shaped charm
How about a heart-shaped charm that’s sure to bring a smile to the recipient’s face? All you need is origami paper and a five-yen coin.
First, make a heart shape out of the origami by repeating mountain and valley folds.
Next, thread the five-yen coin onto a narrow strip of tape, then insert the coin from the inside of the heart-shaped origami to finish.
You can give it as is, of course, but it’s also a lovely idea to thread a cord through it and turn it into a necklace—be sure to give it a try!
Washi paper amulet
Amulets made of washi, whose warmth soothes the heart, make a perfect gift for test‑takers who are tense from studying.
The method is very simple: prepare patterned origami paper and fold it carefully so that no vertical crease forms in the center.
Next, fold the opening section in several steps and tuck the protruding corners inside.
Finally, punch two holes with an awl, thread a string through, tie it neatly like a ribbon, and attach a message card to finish!
In conclusion
Handmade good-luck charms for exam success are imbued with the maker’s heartfelt wishes.
The materials and approaches may vary, but each one beautifully gives shape to encouragement for the test-taker.
The time you spend absorbed in the crafting becomes a moment to offer prayers for someone important to you.
With a one-of-a-kind charm, gently give a little push to someone who’s doing their best!