Handmade omikuji ideas: DIY crafts you can make and play with
Many people visit shrines to pray and draw omikuji during major events like New Year’s and entrance exams, don’t they?
It can be a bit worrying if you get a bad fortune, but the excitement of not knowing what you’ll get is fun, isn’t it?
This article introduces ideas for making your own omikuji.
With origami or recycled materials, you might be surprised at how easy they are to make.
Since most designs are simple, they’re great for crafts with children.
Give it a try as a little New Year’s entertainment!
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Handmade omikuji ideas: DIY crafts you can make and play with (21–30)
Tetra goldfish
Let’s make a cute, pop 3D goldfish fortune slip (omikuji)! You can easily create it using two sheets of origami cut to quarter size.
Use one sheet for the goldfish’s head and the other for the tail fin.
Before attaching the head and tail together, tuck the fortune inside the head! Adding googly eyes at the end makes it extra adorable.
It looks stylish not only with plain origami, but also with patterned paper like polka dots or stripes.
When using it for a raffle or drawing, it could be fun to use a scooper (poi) made from thick paper, too.
Rabbit fortune slip
These are super cute rabbit-shaped omikuji (fortune slips).
If you have an event with a prize drawing or lottery, this quirky style of omikuji is sure to be a hit! The method is very simple.
You can make four rabbit omikuji from a single sheet of origami paper.
First, divide one sheet of origami lengthwise into four strips.
Use a pen to write fortunes like “Daikichi” (Great Blessing) on the cut strips.
We recommend water-based pens or colored pencils that don’t show through the paper easily.
Next, fold each strip into thirds to make a long narrow band, then fold it into a rabbit shape.
For the ears, fold them outward to create a rounded look.
Finally, draw in the ears, eyes, nose, and other details to finish!
In conclusion
How did you like the handmade omikuji ideas? Many of them can be made with things you already have at home, so it’s great that you can whip them up and play right away whenever the mood strikes! Of course they’re perfect for the New Year, but if you write messages other than fortunes, you can enjoy them in lots of different ways.
Definitely make some and have fun together!