[For Elementary School Students] A Fun Collection of Paper Clay Craft Ideas
Paper-clay crafts are fun for everyone from kids to adults, but it’s easy to wonder, “What should I make?” Paper clay is easy to handle, and even beginners can create wonderful pieces with the right ideas.
From pandas and marshmallows to magnets and parfaits, there are lots of pieces that are delightful just to look at.
You can enjoy them with your child as a summer break project or as a hobby in your free time.
So this time, we’re introducing cute and practical paper-clay craft ideas to spark your creativity.
Let your imagination soar and try making something wonderful!
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[For Elementary School Students] Fun Paper Clay Craft Ideas (11–20)
How to make a Disney kids’ lunch (bento)

A full-on adorable independent study on “How to Make a Disney Kids’ Lunch.” Think up and create your own Disney-style kids’ lunch that looks cute and exciting—like Mickey-shaped chicken rice, an omelet, fried shrimp, a hamburger patty, potato salad, and more! It’s an edible work of art, perfect for people who love cooking and design.
You can make everything with paper clay, so it’s super easy.
Even if you can’t easily go to Tokyo Disneyland, making this craft will let you feel like you’ve enjoyed a kids’ lunch there.
haniwa

Let’s try making haniwa, the clay figures from Japan’s Kofun period that come in many shapes.
Since they were originally made of clay, paper clay gives a convincing finish and is highly recommended.
All you need are easy-to-find materials like a toilet paper roll or straws and some paper clay to get started.
You can create a variety of expressions, like smiling or surprised faces, and pose the arms in different ways.
Give it a go and make your own original haniwa—big, small, and full of personality!
Clay tray

Make a paper clay tray in just one day.
All you need is paper clay.
First, roll out the clay flat and shape it into a tray.
For the feet, just attach small rolled pieces of clay.
Once it’s dry, sand it smooth with sandpaper.
Finish by painting it in your favorite colors.
Your original tray is complete! It makes a perfect gift, too.
Add your own twist to create a one-of-a-kind tray.
It’s also great for a summer vacation project.
Enjoy making it together with a parent or guardian!
Japanese-style pancake made of clay
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Perfect for a summer vacation project! Why not try sweets art with “Japanese-style pancakes made from clay”? Recreate pancakes in clay to look amazingly real—fluffy batter topped with whipped cream, sweet red bean paste, chestnuts, and sweet potato, inspired by traditional Japanese ingredients.
It’s a stylish and fun craft that results in Japanese sweets that look just like the real thing.
The key to making it realistic is carefully reproducing details like the browned, toasted color.
Try adding the browning with a sponge.
You can also display your creation in your room and use it as decor!
rice ball

Let’s make a realistic and adorable rice ball (onigiri) strap out of paper clay, just like a food sample! All you need is white and black paper clay, plus a strap and its hardware.
Shaping the clay into a triangular onigiri and creating the rice texture with a toothpick sounds so fun.
Once you attach the black paper clay as the nori, it looks just like a real onigiri.
After adding the strap, hang it as a keychain on your child’s bag, and it’s sure to be irresistibly cute!



