Let's Make and Play! A Collection of Homemade Kendama Ideas

A frog cup-and-ball toy you can make with a toilet paper roll

Frog kendama made from a toilet paper roll

Let me introduce a frog cup-and-ball toy you can make with a toilet paper roll.

You’ll need a toilet paper roll, kite string, a pen, scissors, a craft knife, and tape.

First, cut the toilet paper roll to make the ball.

Next, cut another toilet paper roll into the shape of a frog.

Finally, tie the ball to the frog body with the kite string, and you’re done! Drawing eyes, a nose, and a tongue with a pen makes it even cuter.

Try making it and playing with it together with your kids!

You can make it with a pudding cup! Hydrangea kendama

I made a hydrangea kendama using pudding cups. #HandmadeToys #Crafts #RecycledMaterials #Hydrangea #AtHomePlay

Make it with a pudding cup! Here’s how to create a hydrangea kendama.

You’ll need yarn, double-sided tape, cut tissue paper, cool-colored construction paper, scissors, a pudding cup, craft glue, and a small plastic bottle.

First, apply double-sided tape to the outside of the pudding cup and attach the cut tissue paper, rolling it into little balls as you stick it on.

Next, cut the construction paper into flower shapes and glue them on with craft glue.

Finally, attach leaves made from construction paper to the plastic bottle, connect it to the pudding cup with yarn, and you’re done!

Original kendama you can make from a milk carton

Project: I tried making an exciting, special kendama out of a milk carton!

Here’s an idea for making a custom kendama using a milk carton.

You’ll need a milk carton, newspaper, tape, scissors, and kite string.

First, cut off the bottom of the milk carton, then make three cuts in the lower section, being careful not to make it too narrow.

Next, twist the cut part with your fingers to shape it.

Once you combine the milk carton pieces, secure them with a stapler or tape.

Finally, make a slit in the remaining part of the milk carton and attach the kite string.

And you’re done! Give it a try!

You can do tricks with magnets too! Plastic-bottle kendama

Magnets are the key! How to make a pet kendama

You can even do tricks with magnets! Here’s an idea for a plastic bottle kendama.

You’ll need a plastic bottle, three plastic bottle caps, an awl, and magnets.

First, make a hole in one of the caps and in the bottom of the bottle.

Next, thread a string through the bottom of the bottle and tie it, then thread the string through the bottle cap and tie it as well.

Place a magnet inside the bottle’s mouth and screw the cap on.

Finally, pack a magnet and some tissue paper inside the bottle cap and secure it with tape—and you’re done!

Kendama made with paper clay and a toilet paper roll core

Make it with a toilet paper roll core and paper clay! Easy Kendama Craft [Wing Silk, DIY, Summer Vacation]

Here’s how to make a kendama using air-dry clay and toilet paper rolls.

You’ll need tape, lightweight air-dry clay, paint, craft glue, two toilet paper rolls, cotton thread, a rolling pin, scissors, a spatula, aluminum foil, and a pen.

First, cut the toilet paper rolls and combine them using tape.

Then make a ball with aluminum foil and cotton thread, and attach it to the toilet paper roll.

Next, knead the clay well and apply it to the toilet paper rolls and the ball.

Finally, paint it and let it dry to finish!