Crafts for home from Japanese chopsticks

A lot of Japanese chopsticks have accumulated in the house, which is a pity to throw away. This material is strong, lightweight and durable. Here are some interesting ideas on how you can use them.

Bird feeders

From sticks for sushi with the help of additional devices (glue gun, twine, ribbon or yarn, paint, scotch tape), you can make a beautiful and convenient bird feeder. The number of blanks that need to be assembled depends only on your project.

They are pre-cut in half or left to their original length, dyed and dried, or retain their natural color. Birds, by the way, are more attracted to natural shades.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

1. Lay out the required number of parts on a flat surface, forming the bottom of the trough.
2. Secure with tape. Glue two elements across for hardness on each side. The bottom is ready.
3. On the reverse side, build a structure like a well, as they once did in childhood from matches. We bring it to the selected height.
4. Tie the ropes or attach the side retaining strips.
5. It is better to make the roof sloping so that it does not collapse under the weight of the snow.

Picture frame

An unsightly photo frame will be transformed if you paste over it with even and smooth sushi sticks. To paint them beforehand or not is a matter of taste.

Natural wood always looks beautiful in the interior. This raw material is also used to create wall panels or compositions.

Original basket

Objects made from environmentally friendly Japanese cuisine chopsticks can perform not only a decorative, but also a practical function.

Original products in the form of a fruit vase or a basket will effectively set off a modern European design kitchen. But best of all, such unusual dishes or baskets will look in the interior of a country house.

Rug

From the pieces of wood fastened together, you will get an excellent rug for a plate with rolls. On each element, you first need to make small circular notches at an equal distance. Then the thread used for fastening will not slip off the smooth base.

Vase for flowers

Japanese chopsticks are an excellent material for interior decoration. A vase for flowers can be any. Smooth, embossed, colored, monochromatic.

The easiest way to make it is to take a jar (it will work well with smooth edges) and paste over it from the outside. Decorate the outside with a simple but elegant bow or painting, trying to observe the traditions of the eastern country. In the same way, you can arrange a tabletop device or pencil holder.

Pot decor

Decorating a pot with a houseplant with wooden sticks will support the eco-style in the interior. They are fastened together with twine and attached to the pot, glued to it using double-sided tape or a glue gun.

If the wooden elements are previously broken into equal parts and placed on the surface of the vessel, then an original mosaic will come out.

Hot stand

A sturdy cup of hot tea or coffee will come in handy in any home. The methods of fastening parts to each other can be different - with threads (by analogy with the method of creating a large rug) or with glue, reinforced with crossbars.

Or you can make a more complex model in the form of a lattice by cutting through the fastening grooves. And for stability, stick the finished product on a solid substrate. But to create such a creation, accuracy and perseverance will be required.

Therefore, the choice is yours - it will depend on your inspiration, vision and desire to make the stand stylish and practical at the same time.

Try making these crafts out of Japanese sushi sticks and ask the children to help you. The manufacturing process will be more fun, and the result will be appreciated.