Make it with everyday materials! A collection of fun summer vacation craft ideas

Let’s make it in 3D! The human body

[Elementary School Craft] Let's Make It in 3D! The Human Body!

Why not try making a three-dimensional human figure? Some people may not have given much thought to the body’s balance and structure.

For this 3D human figure, first make sketches: draw the human body from various angles in a sketchbook.

Based on those drawings, create an armature with wire.

Once it’s done, fix the armature to a base and build up the form with paper clay.

Next, paint it with acrylics.

It’s best to hold the base and paint from various angles.

Be sure to separate and paint the finer details carefully.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Let’s make it out of paper

[Elementary School Craft] Let's Make It with Paper

If you want to enjoy art casually, we recommend this crumple-paper art.

As you crumple and tear paper, you imagine what to make and build your piece.

By enjoying the feel of the paper and using your hands a lot, you naturally nurture fine motor skills, concentration, and imagination.

Moments like “It turned into this shape!” and “Let’s try this next!” spark discoveries that reveal the fun of creating.

You can freely express your individuality and easily create one-of-a-kind, captivating works—so give it a try!

Snow globe made from an empty bottle

[Craft with Empty Bottles] Let’s Make a Snow Globe!! #ElementarySchool #DollarStoreCrafts #shorts

Many people have probably received or bought snow globes as souvenirs or gifts.

Why not try making one with an empty jar? It’s easier than you think, and the result is beautiful and soothing.

All you need is an empty jar, a melamine sponge, liquid laundry starch (or thick laundry glue), small figurines or similar parts, and some glitter.

You can get them cheaply at a 100-yen shop.

First, attach the melamine sponge to the inside of the jar lid, then glue the figurines or other parts onto the sponge.

Put glitter into the jar itself, add laundry starch and water, mix, and screw on the lid—that’s it!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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10-yen game

Homemade Super Mario Coin Game DIY Nintendo

Let’s try making a game where you flick a 10-yen coin using popsicle sticks.

First, cut the popsicle sticks to a suitable size and create a course that the 10-yen coin can pass through.

Once the course is ready, cover it from above with a hard-type card case.

Then, make and attach a launching mechanism using more popsicle sticks, chopsticks, and rubber bands.

For any sections of the course without a launcher, create a pocket to retrieve the 10-yen coin.

It looks like something you can enjoy for a long time after finishing, so give it a try!

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Cool rubber band gun

[Rubber Band Gun] How to Make the Latest, Super Cool Pistol! [Easy Summer Vacation Craft]

Let me introduce a strong and cool rubber band gun.

Prepare 17 bendable straws, a clothespin, tape, and scissors, and let’s make it.

Take two straws and tape their bendable sections together to secure them.

Attach one clothespin to the gap of the joined straws to create the base.

When bundling straws, secure them tightly so the stacked pieces don’t shift.

Stack eight straws by grouping them in sets of four, extend the bendable sections, and build the structure.

When attaching parts together, make sure the straws are firmly fixed so they don’t slip.

Once it’s finished, hook on a rubber band and give it a try!

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Three-dimensional artwork made with aluminum foil

Art project idea for 3rd–4th grade elementary students: a 3D artwork made with aluminum foil, “Mysterious Creatures.”

Here’s an idea for creating your own three-dimensional artwork using shiny aluminum foil.

Cut the foil to your preferred lengths, then crumple and compress it firmly into shape.

If you’re making a dragon, it helps to form separate parts—such as the body, tail, and horns—and refine each piece as you go.

Once all the parts are ready, check the balance and assemble them, securing everything firmly with glue or tape.

Finally, paint it in your favorite colors to complete a realistic, dynamic dragon.

The finished piece reflects light and has a strong presence, making it an eye-catching decorative item.

It’s a craft that lets you enjoy changing shapes freely and imagining a story as you create.

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Stencil: “Various Dream-colored Trees”

[For Teachers] Stencil: “Various Dream-Colored Trees” — Helping with Elementary School Arts and Crafts; We support your art class ideas.

Let’s paint with a sponge! I’ll introduce an idea for a stencil called “Various Dream-Colored Trees.” A stencil refers to a technique where you place a stencil sheet with letters or patterns cut out, then apply paint from above to create the design.

This time, let’s try making a picture using a sponge and a craft knife.

What you’ll need: black construction paper, white construction paper, a ruler, a pencil, a craft knife, tape, a sponge, and paints.

It’s a wonderful idea that will have your friends and teachers asking, “How did you make that?”