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How to Make a Senbon Kuji (Lottery Strings Game) with Everyday Materials: Fun Handmade Ideas to Liven Things Up

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When it comes to staples at summer festivals, school culture festivals, and kids’ club events, senbon-kuji (thousand-string lottery) is a must! Not only children but also adults get excited pulling the strings, wondering what prize they’ll win.

Why not try making your own senbon-kuji for a perfect memory-making activity? In this article, we’ll show you how to easily make a senbon-kuji using readily available materials like cardboard and mesh panels.

From compact versions that don’t take up much space to full-scale setups that can entertain large groups, we’ve got ideas to match the size of your event.

Step into the world of handmade senbon-kuji and bring festival fun anywhere!

How to Make a Thousand-String Lottery with Everyday Materials! Handmade Ideas to Liven Things Up (11–20)

Senbon lottery with a candy container

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Senbon lottery with a candy container

Here’s an introduction to a cute candy “thousand-string lottery.” Let’s make a pull-string lottery by putting one piece of candy into an origami basket and attaching a string to pull.

Fold baskets using various colorful origami papers.

Put candy in the basket, attach a string, and hang it from a box.

It’s also nice to put individually wrapped treats from large bags, like cookies, chocolates, or candies, one by one.

It looks adorable and is sure to excite kids in particular.

The construction isn’t complicated, making it easy to create.

Plus, you can gather the materials from 100-yen shop items or things you already have at home.

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In conclusion

We introduced how to make a “senbon-kuji” (a pull-string lottery) using a variety of items. There are plenty of materials around you, such as cardboard, wood, and supplies from 100-yen shops. With a bit of creativity, you can easily make a senbon-kuji that will make festivals and parties even more fun. Try creating special, memorable moments with a handmade senbon-kuji!