[Handmade] Let's play with shuriken! A collection of homemade target practice ideas
What comes to mind when you hear the word ninja?
Most people probably think of shuriken.
This time, I’ll share a handmade target practice idea you can enjoy using shuriken.
Shuriken can be made from everyday materials like origami paper or cardboard, so try making lots of them!
It’s no fun if you can’t throw them after making them, so use this article as a reference to create your favorite target practice setup.
The throwing distance and speed change depending on how you throw the shuriken and its orientation, so channel your inner ninja and master shuriken throwing!
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[Handmade] Let's Play with Shuriken! A Collection of DIY Target Practice Ideas (11–20)
Aim at the empty can and knock it down!
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Let’s have fun by reusing scrap materials! Here’s an idea for a game where you aim at and knock down empty cans.
When you think of shuriken, the throwing motion is super cool, right? Try throwing them while making a “whoosh!” sound effect! All you need are some empty cans.
Stack the cans on a platform and throw your shuriken to knock them down! Best of all, the lively clatter of the cans falling when they’re hit really amps up the excitement.
Become a ninja and give it a try!
Target game made with paper and string
A uniquely hooked target! Here’s an idea for a target game you can make with paper and string.
In the video they use a ball, but it also looks perfect as a target for throwing paper shuriken.
All you need are ribbon tape or string, and copy paper or construction paper with illustrations attached.
Handmade targets for shuriken often involve knocking something over or making it collapse, but the key to this idea is to hit the target and make it drop.
The mechanism is simple too—just hook it on—so it’s highly recommended!
Ogre Tower Made with Paper Cups
Make and play together with your kids! Here are ideas for an ogre (oni) tower made from paper cups.
Children have rich imaginations, and they often surprise us with “I never would’ve thought of that!” This time, let’s build an oni tower with your child.
You’ll need paper cups, construction paper in your favorite colors, scissors, glue or tape, and pens or colored pencils.
What kind of image do children have of an oni? It’ll be fun to see the expressions they draw and the colors they choose!
Spiderweb Target Game
Perfect for Halloween! Here’s a fun idea for a spiderweb target game.
In this version, colorful balls stick to clear tape.
If your homemade shuriken (throwing star) is made of paper, it will stick to the tape, so protect it with lamination or clear tape to make it reusable—feel free to tweak the idea and play! A spiderweb-shaped target made from construction paper will get everyone excited, too.
Try switching up the target to match the season so kids won’t get bored.
Let’s defeat the aliens!
Harness your creativity and make it with construction paper! Here are ideas for “Defeat the Aliens!” In the video, we use a cup-ramen rocket, but it could also work as a target for throwing stars! What you’ll need: construction paper in your favorite colors, tape or glue, scissors, pens, and round stickers.
What kind of image comes to mind when you think of an alien? Maybe a tall, slender green one, or a round, light-blue one—everyone has a different idea.
Use construction paper to freely create that image.
It really sparks creativity!
Combine a chopstick rubber-band gun with an origami throwing star!
Let’s try making a “shuriken gun” that combines a chopstick rubber band gun with paper shuriken.
It’s a lot of fun because the shuriken, which you’d normally throw by hand, comes out as the projectile instead.
You’ll need two pairs of disposable chopsticks, two sheets of origami paper, and some rubber bands.
Use one pair of chopsticks without splitting them; split the other pair.
Wedge the split sticks between the unbroken pair and fasten them with rubber bands.
Fold the paper shuriken, tuck it into the rubber bands, and launch it together.
It’s a unique twist on the classic chopstick gun—give it a try! You can probably launch things other than shuriken, too.
In conclusion
We introduced some target ideas. Choose the one that suits your location and purpose. Throwing shuriken at people is dangerous, so be sure to make a target and enjoy it safely! It also sounds fun to make lots of shuriken and compete with your friends on points or speed!