Chinese & Japanese Arts & Crafts

Chinese & Japanese Arts & Crafts


Chinese crafts are fun and intended for all ages. If you are looking for something that can be used for classroom activities, for Chinese themed parties, or for Chinese New Year parties, then our Chinese crafts kits for kids are here to meet your needs.

Celebrate your Chinese New Year and other Asian themed party with our Chinese craft kits. Allow us to take part in the daily activities of your children at school or even at your very own home. Your children will absolutely be delighted with our colorful and educational craft kits.












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Craft Feathers
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Here, at AsianIdeas.com, we offer you a wide variety of Chinese craft kits that you may find useful to make your kids aware of the different Asian cultures. Try our Lantern Craft Kits, Paper Fan Craft Kits, Chinese Beads for all craft projects, Chinese New Year Hat Craft Kit, and many more. Below you will see the many arts and crafts projects and activities for you and your kids to enjoy and learn at the same time the different culture of Asian countries such as China and Japan. Teach them and make them appreciate Asian cultures through our crafts kits.

Your children will definitely develop their talents and can express their creative imagination through crafts. It can also help teach children different ideas. Make your choice now and allow your kids to explore and have fun at the same time. Asian Ideas.com makes your Chinese craft kits shopping easier and with a very affordable price. Your children will surely love every craft kit that you will pick for them.

So what are you waiting for? Surprise your kids and loved ones with any of our Chinese craft kit and see the difference on how you can bring happiness and smile on their faces.

Types of Chinese Crafts

China has been known for its famous history when it comes in arts and crafts - two of the many gems in China's for about five thousand year culture. Chinese crafts and arts show not only the quintessence of the people who seek for artistic beauty not only for themselves but will also serve as gifts for others. It has been great treasures for China and for the rest of the world. A lot of the master artisans had handed down their skill from one generation to the next, so that only their children could learn the necessary skills required.

Chinese crafts

Chinese crafts include paper-cuttings, baskets, bags, painting, porcelain items, kites, calligraphy, folk toys and many more. They served as the colorful image of Chinese culture and also of the Chinese people, and of the nation itself.

There is no doubt that Chinese crafts and arts are part of our daily routine or life and it even serve as an inspiration to life. The different bright colors of red, green, yellow and blue give a strong influence to set a merry or cheerful ambiance. These are often used in weddings ceremonies, parties, schools or festivals such as Chinese New Year in China. People are always fond of decorating their windows and doors using colorful materials.

Here are some Chinese crafts that you might be interested and may find useful for your kids and at your home:

Paper Cutting

It is an art form which existed for over thousands of years and typically a female activity. It was during Han Dynasty when paper became a precious product. It became a source of entertainment such as art and was usually good in royal palaces. Paper cutting became very popular during Chinese holiday festivals from 7th to 13th century. Nowadays, paper cuttings decorate walls, windows, halls, lanterns and any part of your house to make it more colorful and merrier atmosphere. It can create a festive mood especially during New Year season. There are even some paper cuttings that represent some stories about happiness and in Chinese culture it reflects the many areas of life such as prosperity, health and harvest.

Chinese Lion Masks

Lion Masks are usually used by the Dragon Dance leader and are worn as part of a Chinese New Year parade in which the store keeper prepares a red envelope to be given to the dragon. The envelope should contain money to ensure the business will prosper in the New Year. All you need is a paper plate, some red, green and yellow construction paper, glitter, glue and elastic string in order to have a Chinese lion mask that will bring some good luck to your New Year.

Faux Fireworks

Fireworks are used in many occasions in China, especially at weddings, on birthdays and at holidays such as New Year to scare off evil spirits and clear the path for good luck. To make faux fireworks all you need is to gather red paper, yarn and gold glitter glue. These are used for decorations and not intended to be lighted.

Jade

It is a decorative stone which symbolizes merit, grace and dignity. It is used both to decorate any part of your house such as rooms, and make it as jewelry by people expecting for blessings and can be a great gift to your family and friends.

Chinese Paper Cut Craft

Chinese paper cuts are traditional decorations in Chinese houses and for holidays. They are even given as greeting cards in some countries.

Faux Chinese Painted Plates

China is famous for its complex porcelain and pottery with designs and this will help your children make their own paper plates in a less breakable way. They will surely enjoy the process of making their own designs for their own plates. All they need is a scratch paper, scissors, a paint brush and paint.

Kites

Kites are made of paper and bamboo sticks and can be of numerous shapes such as swallow, centipede, butterfly etc. It has been considered as an artistic wonder.

Painting

Painting has been considered as a form of expression. It is the process of applying paint, pigment, color or other means to a surface.