Create Kawaii Gacha Demons w/ DIY Star HonorSword

What can we substitute if we don't have air-dry clay or colored paper?

If you don't have air-dry clay, use homemade salt-dough (bake to harden) or choose the paper option from the instructions and use any colored paper and markers to make the body, face, horns, and ears.

My clay cracked while drying and my paper tore when cutting — how do I fix these problems?

If your clay cracks during drying, smooth cracks with a damp finger before letting it dry completely on a covered plate per the package, and if paper tears, re-draw the round face and tiny body on a new sheet and cut slowly with child-safe scissors following the drawn lines.

How can I adapt the steps for different age groups?

For younger kids, use the paper route with pre-folded, pre-drawn shapes and help with cutting and taping the folded cardboard handle, while older kids can sculpt walnut-sized air-dry clay, add toothpick details, use a ruler to draw the Star HonorSword blade, and apply more detailed paint and sticker decorations themselves.

What are easy ways to enhance or personalize the finished demons and Star HonorSword?

Make your project more special by sealing painted areas with clear tape or a thin glue coat as used in the handle step, adding glitter or extra stickers to the star emblem, gluing a small paper gacha capsule to hold multiple kawaii demons, or attaching tiny magnets to the backs for display before sharing a photo on DIY.org.