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

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

Do you have any childhood memories of playing with bamboo-copters? Even if you’ve never actually played with one, you’ve probably seen them before.

Bamboo-copters are a traditional Chinese toy that are also popular in Japan.

In this article, we introduce handmade bamboo-copter ideas you can enjoy making yourself.

From simple projects using construction paper or origami to fun ideas using various materials like straws and milk cartons, there’s plenty to try! Give them a go and have fun making and playing!

[Handmade] A Collection of Bamboo-Copter Ideas Made with Various Materials (11–20)

A bamboo-copter with a flying propeller

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

A bamboo-copter with a flying propeller

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!

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In conclusion

We introduced some ideas for making handmade taketombo (bamboo-copters). Taketombo can be made not only from bamboo but from various materials, and they come in many shapes—so you might have trouble deciding which one to make! The flying distance will likely change depending on the material and shape, so be sure to try making different taketombo and compare how they fly!