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[Easy & Fun] Craft Ideas Using Pipe Cleaners
Pipe cleaners can be used for a variety of purposes—bundling items, decoration, and wrapping.
Because they have thin wire inside, you can bend them into any shape you like, and their easy availability at 100-yen shops has made them popular for crafts in recent years.
In this article, we introduce a range of craft ideas using pipe cleaners.
Some of these ideas are perfect for school research projects, so if something catches your eye, give it a try.
Using pipe cleaners in a variety of colors will help you create even more attractive pieces.
[Easy & Fun] Craft Ideas Using Pipe Cleaners (1–10)
bouquet
A bouquet with a soft look made from chenille stems (pipe cleaners), perfect for celebrations and gifts.
Arranging them as a bouquet emphasizes a luxurious impression, and even a single flower is easy to incorporate into decorations.
Fold the chenille stems to form flower shapes, attach stems to them, then gently wrap the gathered flowers in wrapping paper.
By folding gently to create the flower parts, you accentuate the softness even more.
Be particular about your color choices and the design of the wrapping paper, and aim for a dazzling bouquet.
Tiara
The tiaras that Disney princesses often wear—apparently, in a broader sense, they’re considered crowns.
Let’s try making a cute, sparkling tiara out of chenille stems (pipe cleaners).
When forming small loops or spiraling curves, it’s surprisingly easy if you wrap them around a pen or something similar.
Press firmly to set the shape so it doesn’t collapse.
Once you get the hang of it, try combining several rings to make a larger tiara.
If you can’t picture the finished look, just use a real tiara as a reference.
Have fun crafting a fabulous tiara using gold and silver pipe cleaners!
cat ear headband
You can even make a cute cat-ear headband with pipe cleaners! First, shape the base pipe cleaner into a semicircle by running it between your fingers so it follows the curve of your head.
The ends have exposed wire, so make sure to tightly curl them in to finish them off safely.
Next, make the ear parts.
Fold a pipe cleaner in half, shape the triangular cat ear, and wrap the remaining length around the base while intertwining it.
Do the same for the other ear and you’re done.
Adjust the ear size to your liking, and try making them in various colors to wear with your friends—they’re super cute!
sticker burr
How about making a simple yet strangely addictive and fun toy called the Clingy Bug? It’s really easy to make: cut pipe cleaners into pieces about 1 centimeter long and put them into a clear plastic jar or similar container.
When you hold a magnet against the outside of the jar… the tiny pipe-cleaner pieces will swarm and stick to the magnet.
They wriggle and crawl around like real little bugs, and it’s so fun you’ll want to try all kinds of different magnets! If you add pipe cleaners in lots of colors, it’s even more fun to look at!
Ring of Flowers
How about making a flower ring that you can create with just four pipe cleaners? Start by using three pipe cleaners.
Hold the three together, loop them from the middle to fit your finger size, and twist the remaining ends together.
Spread out the six ends you now have, and curl each one down to the base.
Take one more green pipe cleaner and wrap it around the twisted section, then curl it similarly into slightly elongated shapes at the base to form leaves.
Open up the petals and adjust the shape to finish.
If the three pipe cleaners aren’t the same color and you vary them, you’ll get a colorful flower!
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)
Let’s try making a rhinoceros beetle by interweaving chenille stems (pipe cleaners).
To convey the beetle’s strength and solidity, the way you fold and layer the pieces is key.
Make the horn and body, wings, and legs separately, then assemble them at the end.
By carefully adjusting the angles and volume of each part, you’ll end up with a three-dimensional beetle.
For a sturdy build, it’s best to pay attention to how the parts connect and secure those joints as you assemble.
glasses
You can make fun party glasses out of pipe cleaners.
Put on the silly glasses together to liven up a friends-only karaoke contest or birthday party.
The simple steps are as follows: First, make two loops with pipe cleaners; these will be the lenses of the glasses.
Connect the two loops with a single pipe cleaner.
Make the straight arms that go over the ears using straws.
Combine these parts and you’re done.
You can customize them freely—attach colored cellophane to the lens area or shape the frames like hearts.
If you have thicker pipe cleaners, use those.
bracelet
Making pipe cleaner bracelets is surprisingly easy.
By combining pipe cleaners of different thicknesses and colors, or braiding them, you can create your own original accessories.
It’s also great to make them together as a parent-child activity.
It helps nurture your child’s creativity and makes for wonderful memories.
Using colorful pipe cleaners is exciting just to look at.
Gifting a bracelet you made yourself is lovely, too.
Take advantage of the softness of pipe cleaners and have fun with free, creative ideas.
Mimosa wreath
As spring approaches, you can spot mimosa blooming here and there.
It’s become very popular in recent years, and those tiny, round yellow blossoms are just adorable.
How about making a cute wreath inspired by mimosa using only materials from a 100-yen shop? It’s super easy: thread small yellow pom-poms onto green pipe cleaners, then insert them into a wreath base of your preferred size.
You can also use a glue gun to add pearls or other beads for a more festive look.
Since you’re using pipe cleaners, they slide easily into the wreath base, and finishing the ends is simple—so you’ll have it done in no time!
living thing
The great thing about pipe cleaners is how versatile they are—you can make all kinds of things.
How about using them to create your favorite animals and creatures? Look at field guides or photos and freely craft creatures however you like.
You can shape them freehand by rolling and bending, or wrap them around a pen to make coils for an animal’s body.
It would be fun to make lots of animals and create a zoo, or make aquatic creatures and set up an aquarium scene!