[Handmade] A collection of bamboo-copter ideas using various materials

straw dragonfly

[Craft Play 057] How to Make a Straw Dragonfly: An Easy, Handmade Toy That Flies

Here’s an idea for a straw helicopter toy.

You’ll need a milk carton, a straw, a pen, a stapler, and scissors.

First, cut the milk carton to make a rectangle.

The key is to round off the tip when you cut it.

Next, cut the straw and make a slit in it.

Finally, insert the cut piece of milk carton into the slit in the straw, and you’re done! If you draw a design on the milk carton with a pen, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind, original bamboo-copter-style toy.

A bamboo-copter made from cardboard

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Here’s an idea for making a bamboo-copter using cardboard and a bamboo skewer.

You’ll need tape, cardboard, and a bamboo skewer.

First, insert the skewer through the center of a cut piece of cardboard.

Next, use tape to secure the skewer and the cardboard together.

Finally, twist the cardboard to give both wings an angle, and you’re done! It’s a great idea because you can gather the materials at home and the steps are simple.

Painting it could be fun, too! Give it a try.

Paper-cup bamboo-copter

[Craft Play] Spin it and have fun! Paper Cup Bamboo-Copter

Let me introduce an idea for making a bamboo-copter using a paper cup! You’ll need a paper cup, a straw, scissors, an awl, and tape.

First, cut off the rim of the paper cup with scissors.

Next, make six evenly spaced cuts from the rim downward to divide the cup into sixths.

Open up the slits while folding the “wings” so they angle diagonally.

Finally, use the awl to make a hole in the bottom of the cup, insert a slit straw into the hole, and you’re done! It could also be fun to draw pictures or add color to the paper cup.

A bamboo-copter whose wings fly off alone

Science Craft: Let's Make a Bamboo-Copter Where Only the Blades Fly (2)

Here’s an idea for a bamboo-copter where only the blades fly.

You’ll need: bamboo skewers, toothpicks, cardstock, a thick straw, kite string, a paper clip, a piece of cardstock 2 cm by 10 cm, and a pushpin.

The charm of this idea is that the blade alone takes off by rotating around the shaft.

It’s great to make together with children! Some steps are a bit complex, so it’s recommended to build it with a guardian.

It could be fun to color the blades or add your own touches.

Give it a try!

A bamboo-copter with a flying propeller

[Craft] How to Make a Paper Bamboo-Copter: A Propeller from a Toilet Paper Roll

Here’s an idea for a bamboo-copter with a flying propeller.

You’ll need a plastic bottle cap, a needle, a drill bit, a pencil sharpener, scissors, bamboo skewers, an awl, and a toilet paper roll.

First, cut the bamboo skewers into parts with scissors, then shape them with the pencil sharpener.

Next, mark the plastic bottle cap with the needle and drill holes with the drill bit.

Combine it with the bamboo parts.

Finally, cut the toilet paper roll into a propeller shape, and you’re done!

A bamboo-copter made with an ice cream spoon

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Here’s an idea for making a bamboo-copter (taketombo) using ice cream spoons.

You’ll need: ice cream spoons, a candle with a holder, matches or a lighter, craft glue, an awl, a bamboo skewer, and scissors.

First, use the matches or lighter to light the candle, then heat the ice cream spoon over the flame.

The key is to twist the spoon as you heat it.

Next, apply craft glue and layer the ice cream spoons together.

Finally, use the awl to make a hole in the spoon and insert the bamboo skewer to finish.

Plastic bamboo-copter

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Here’s an idea for a plastic taketombo (bamboo-copter).

You will need scissors, a pushpin, a pen, a cutting mat, a bamboo skewer, and a plastic sheet.

First, trace the template onto the plastic sheet with a pen, then cut along the lines you drew.

Next, use the center mark as a guide and pierce it with the pushpin.

After that, fold inward along the center line.

Finally, insert the bamboo skewer into the wings, and you’re done! Be careful not to injure yourself when making the holes.

Give it a try!