Create a Gacha Trend!
Make mini surprise capsules filled with tiny handmade toys, stickers, and secret notes, then share and track favorites to start a safe gacha trend.
Step-by-step guide to create a gacha trend
my own gacha trend
Step 1
Gather all your materials on a clean table so everything is easy to reach.
Step 2
Make three to five tiny toys by rolling small shapes from modeling clay or folding tiny paper figures.
Step 3
If you used air dry clay let your tiny toys dry completely before putting them in capsules.
Step 4
Cut several tiny rectangles from paper to use as secret notes.
Step 5
Write a short secret message or compliment on each tiny paper rectangle.
Step 6
Choose a few stickers and any other tiny extras to add to one capsule.
Step 7
Open one capsule and place your tiny toys inside.
Step 8
Add the secret notes and chosen stickers into the same capsule.
Step 9
Seal the capsule closed and secure the seam with a strip of tape or washi tape.
Step 10
Decorate the outside of the capsule with markers stickers or washi tape to make it special.
Step 11
Ask an adult to check each capsule for safety and approve them for sharing or trading.
Step 12
Make a simple tracker on paper and give each capsule a name or code so you can record votes and favorites.
Step 13
Share your finished gacha capsules and your favorite list on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of gacha capsules if I can't find them?
If you can't find gacha capsules, use cleaned film canisters, small screw-top bead containers, or tightly sealed bottle caps as alternative 'capsules' and follow the 'open one capsule/place your tiny toys inside' and 'seal the capsule closed' steps.
My clay toys are still squishy or don't fit—what should I do?
If modeling-clay toys are squishy or too large, remake them smaller by rolling tinier shapes, let air-dry clay sit until completely dry (or follow oven-bake clay package directions), and only then place them in capsules and seal the seam with tape.
How can I adapt this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, use larger pre-made charms or stickers, pre-cut paper rectangles and have an adult help with cutting and taping, while older kids can sculpt more detailed tiny toys, write riddles on the secret notes, name capsules on the tracker, and share on DIY.org.
How can we enhance or personalize the capsules beyond the basic decorations?
To enhance the capsules, add tiny extras like charms or glitter inside, decorate the outside with markers, stickers or washi tape, create themed series and unique codes, then use the simple paper tracker to record votes and favorites before sharing on DIY.org.
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Facts about DIY capsule toys for kids
🔐 Adding secret notes or stickers makes each capsule feel like a personal treasure and boosts safe sharing and tracking of favorites.
🧩 Capsule toys are often released in series so collectors trade and swap to complete entire sets.
🎁 Gashapon gets its name from the clicking 'gacha' crank and the 'pon' pop when the capsule drops — it's literally named for the surprise sound!
🌍 The gacha surprise idea inspired digital 'gacha' mechanics in many popular mobile games around the world.
🎨 Tiny toys for capsules are easy to make at home using polymer clay, felt, beads, or shrink plastic.
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