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[Children’s Day] Let’s make a handmade samurai helmet! A collection of fun, easy crafting ideas

[Children’s Day] Let’s make a handmade samurai helmet! A collection of fun, easy crafting ideas

Last updated:2026/3/19

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As Children’s Day approaches, you naturally want to prepare a cool helmet to celebrate your child’s growth.Store-bought ones are lovely, but handmade pieces have a special warmth.From items made with familiar materials like origami and felt to projects that follow more authentic crafting methods, there are actually many ways to make a kabuto by hand!Some are meant for display, while others can actually be worn—there’s a wide range of finishes.In this article, we’ll introduce handmade kabuto ideas that make use of various materials and techniques.There are also projects you can try together with your child, so be sure to use them as inspiration!

[Children’s Day] Let’s Make a Handmade Samurai Helmet! A Collection of Fun Craft Ideas (1–10)

newspaper samurai helmetNEW!

How to Make a Newspaper Samurai Helmet: Recommended by Preschool Teachers

newspaper samurai helmetNEW!

Let’s make a newspaper samurai helmet you can actually wear and enjoy.

First, cut a rectangular sheet of newspaper into a square.

Once cut, fold it into a triangle, then fold both bottom corners up toward the top corner.

Flip the newspaper top to bottom, and fold those two corners up to the top corner again.

Next, open out the folded-up corners to the sides to form the crest.

Then, take the top layer of the bottom edge and roll-fold it upward to secure the crest so it doesn’t open, and finally fold the remaining bottom layer up inside the helmet—and you’re done!

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paper plate samurai helmetNEW!

A perfect samurai helmet decoration for Children’s Day. You can make it with a paper plate or construction paper 👍 #ChildrensDay #HandmadeCrafts #ElementarySchoolEntranceExam #Crafts

paper plate samurai helmetNEW!

Let’s make a kabuto (samurai helmet) ornament for Children’s Day using a paper plate.

Cut the paper plate in half, place it with the cut edge at the top, then fold it in half to make a crease.

Fold both sides toward the crease to form a triangle, then glue on decorative parts cut from the paper plate to finish.

Draw patterns with pen lines or use round stickers.

Adding a red yarn chin strap will give it a more authentic look.

The steps are very simple, making it perfect for kids or a parent-child craft time!

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cool helmetNEW!

@kantan_origami
Introducing an easy way to fold a cool samurai helmet using a single sheet of origami paper. It’s perfect for Children’s Day decorations or as a gift. Using double-sided origami paper in colors like gold or silver, or traditional chiyogami, will make the piece even more distinctive and striking.Origami origami #origami Origami creations #Indoor Play Helmet Kabuto #kabuto #Japanesehelmet #samuraihelmet #helmet
♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – Bird – BIRD_

Some of you may have folded the usual origami samurai helmet many times, but this one is a cooler design with a slightly different shape.

First, crease a cross and an X, then fold one edge into a long, narrow strip and fold the whole sheet into a triangle.

Add fine, radiating creases, open it up, and fold it back into a triangular shape from a different angle.

While adding fine creases around the center, make decorative folds to raise the horns.

Finally, curl both sides using a pen or similar tool, puff out the whole piece to shape it, and you’re done.

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Bear HelmetNEW!

@hoiku_is
For Children’s Day, let’s make and wear this! A bear helmet you can craft using just construction paper 🐻Nursery teacher / Childcare worker #Hoikuis Translation Production Children's Day
Oria – niKu

Cool samurai helmets are great, but when you want a cute one to wear, this is our recommendation! Prepare two sheets of B4 construction paper, place them together, and fold them in half to make a crease.

Fold both top corners down toward the center along that crease to form triangles.

Take the single bottom layer of the excess lower section and fold it up twice.

Attach parts you’ve made from another sheet of construction paper—like bear ears and eyes—to finish! Open the whole piece into a bag shape to wear it; if the leftover back portion bothers you, tuck it inside.

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knitted wool helmetNEW!

@yukidaruma_kagibari
A must-see for boy moms 🎏💗 Save this post so you can easily revisit it later 💗 . Good evening ◡̈♡ It’s Yukidaruma ☃️🤍 This one’s a must-see for boy moms◎ I simplified and made last year’s wearable samurai helmet pattern even cuter 🎏🩵 . You can make it with basic crochet stitches, so if you start now, I’d love for you to make it for Children’s Day 😊💗 . Materials for the helmet: ＊Cando / Seria Kirameki Cotton: Blue 3 balls, White 1.5 balls ※ If holding two strands together, it’s safer to have double the yarn◎ ＊Chatti Cotton Details are introduced in Stories / Highlights◎ ＊Crochet hook sizes: 3/0–4/0 If holding two strands together: 6/0–7/0 . How to crochet: 1) Start with the blue yarn using a magic ring Round 1: 7 or 8 double crochets (US terms) ※ 7 sts makes a smaller, shallower helmet like the right thumbnail◎ 8 sts makes a deeper helmet like the left thumbnail◎ ※ This also varies by yarn thickness, so I hope this helps as a reference 😊💗 . 2) If Round 1 has 7 sts: Round 2: 14 sts Round 3: 21 sts … Increase by 7 sts each round If Round 1 has 8 sts: Round 2: 16 sts Round 3: 24 sts … Increase by 8 sts each round Continue to your preferred depth◎ ※ The left sample in the post is worked to Round 19 / the right to Round 12◎ . 3) Switch the yarn to white and crochet the edging◎ After changing to white, do not increase or decrease; work one double crochet into each double crochet below◎ After 3–4 rounds of edging, weave in ends to finish the helmet body◎ . How to make the parts: ＊Triangle parts 1) Chain 21, then starting from the back bump of the 2nd chain, single crochet 20◎ . 2) Round 2: 18 sts Round 3: 16 sts Decrease at both sides each row with single crochet decreases until Round 11: 1 st◎ Finish with ch 1 to complete the part◎ Weave in ends and attach to the body◎ . ＊Horn parts 1) Chain 11◎ Ch 2 to turn, work 11 double crochets into the back bumps of the chain◎ . 2) Round 2: 9 sts Round 3: 7 sts Round 4: 5 sts Decrease at both sides each row with double crochet decreases◎ ※ For double crochet decreases, see the “Double Crochet Beret” post 😊 . 3) From Round 5 onward, ch 2 to turn and work 5 double crochets per row; continue until the horns reach your desired length, then finish◎ Weave in ends on both and attach 🩵 . How to adjust size: If the helmet is too deep, or if you want it to fit like a snug hat, pinch the sections shown in the post with clips and whipstitch them together with a tapestry needle—this helps prevent slipping off and is recommended 🤍🩶 . I answer questions about the post in Stories, so please check there as well ⛄️🤍 . Thank you for reading ◎ .Knitting #crochet How to Start Knitting Knitting yarn Seria #CanDo Knitting Beginner Knitting class Yarn Plaza Ichikawa Yarn Zakka Stores Gosho Industry Children's Day #🎏Helmet
♬ Little Devil LOVE♡ – Nijigasaki High School Idol Club & Shizuku Osaka (CV: Kaori Maeda)

This is a yarn kabuto (samurai helmet) that can be worn for Children’s Day outings.

Use your favorite color of yarn and finish it with crochet.

Since it’s made using basic crochet stitches—double crochet and single crochet—it’s easy for beginners to try as practice.

First crochet the overall shape of the helmet, then crochet the triangular piece in the center and the horn-like pieces separately and assemble them.

The cute finish makes it a design that’s easy for not only boys but also girls to wear.

Adjust the size to fit the child’s head who will be wearing it!

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Cup Noodle Container Helmet

[Handmade] Just stick it on—easy! Kabuto (samurai helmet)

Cup Noodle Container Helmet

We’d like to introduce a very eco-friendly samurai helmet you can make using an empty instant noodle cup! You finish it by sticking fabric and parts made from thick paper onto the cup.

For the crest at the front, using gold origami paper makes it look more festive, so it’s recommended.

Make good use of round stickers, too, to decorate your helmet.

For the fukikaeshi (the side flaps), you might want to apply fabric with a Japanese-style pattern to add originality.

Once your helmet is complete, try displaying it by placing it on top of a milk carton set over a water-filled plastic bottle, then draping fabric over everything.

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PET bottle cap helmet

Children’s Day samurai helmet (kabuto) DIY made from plastic bottle caps | How to Make a Miniature Samurai Warrior Helmet (Kabuto)

PET bottle cap helmet

It’s a highly polished miniature samurai helmet you’d never guess was made from a plastic bottle cap! Wrap the cap with black tissue paper, then create the base of the helmet by crossing thin strips of gold origami paper and attaching the parts.

After that, make each helmet component using red, gold, and black origami paper and gold beads, and glue them together to finish.

It requires fine, detailed work, but seeing the finished piece will surely delight your child! Use tweezers and an adhesive that dispenses in small amounts to help you along, and give it a try.

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Samurai helmet 3D boxNEW!

@pyonorigamimi
Want to make something for Children’s Day? Perfect as a gift too! How to make a samurai helmet-shaped gift box In this video, we’ll show you how to make a kabuto (samurai helmet)-shaped gift box that’s perfect for Children’s Day (May 5) and Tango no Sekku. 🙌✨ You only need two sheets of origami paper—no scissors required, and it’s easy to make. Use it as a gift envelope or treat bag, and its seasonal charm is sure to delight. ✨ Perfect for elementary school kids, beginners, and fun parent-child crafting! We also share more origami and simple crafts, so please subscribe to the channel. 🙏 / @pyonorigami ★ Materials needed (origami and tools used in this video) ★ • 2 sheets of origami paper (15 cm × 15 cm)Origami #origami origami # How to fold Helmet Pochi-bukuro (small decorative envelope for gifting money)Children's Day Tango no Sekku (Boys' Festival/Children's Day)Gift Box #papercraft #diy #GiftWrapping #WrappingIdeas #diywrapping #handmade
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Perfect for gifting a little treat to your child or friends for Children’s Day! First, make the kabuto (samurai helmet): start by creasing an X diagonally on a sheet of origami paper, fold it into a triangle, and form the helmet.

When you open up the headpiece area, tuck the remaining back section inside.

Next, to make the inner box, take another sheet of origami paper and add accordion folds so it makes a W shape.

Fold both ends toward the center, then fold in half, and add two diagonal X creases.

Using these creases, shape it into a triangular-style box.

Finally, place the kabuto you made first over it like a lid, and you’re done.

Fill it with sweets or small treats and give it as a gift!

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A kabuto made with tsumami-zaiku, displayed in a clear caseNEW!

@_hanahiro_
Kabuto for Children’s Day. First piece for Children’s Day. I also bought a clear case in a different shape, so I’d like to make the next version too!Handmade #TsumamiZaiku Tango no Sekku (Boys' Festival/Children's Day)Children's Day
♬ Koino carp, nursery rhyme, spring, Japanese style, piano – Dream Side Records

Many families may find that store-bought kabuto decorations are quite large and difficult to display at home.

In such cases, this kabuto decoration is recommended because it can be easily placed on a tabletop or in the entryway.

Prepare a clear case, which you can buy at a 100-yen shop, and attach fabric or felt with traditional Japanese patterns to the sides and the bottom.

After that, simply place the kabuto decoration made with tsumami-zaiku inside.

Along with the kabuto, try adding other tsumami-zaiku decorations such as carp streamers and kashiwa-mochi to create a lively, festive look!

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Choco Baby KabutoNEW!

@chipa.tiktok
A carpenter seriously tried making a kabuto helmet out of Choco Baby! *The giant Choco Baby in the background was borrowed from Meiji for production purposes.#PR #ChocoBaby60thAnniversary Choco Baby #Infinite Choco Baby #chocobaby
♬ Powerful songs like action movie music – Tansa

Melt Choco Baby candies in a hot-water bath, first shape them into a circle to make the base.

Then place additional Choco Baby pieces on top one by one, and it will gradually take the shape of a kabuto (samurai helmet).

Once chilled and set, you’ll have an adorable, three-dimensional mini chocolate kabuto.

By playing with colors and arrangement, you can create your own original design, and the process itself is part of the fun.

It’s easy to make and enjoyable to do with children.

This is a delightful sweets activity, perfect as a Children’s Day treat or a small gift.

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