Make A Gacha Wolf!
Make a gacha-style paper wolf using templates, scissors, glue, and dice to randomize ears, colors, and accessories for a unique collectible toy.
Step-by-step guide to Make A Gacha Wolf!
Step 1
Gather all materials and clear a flat workspace so you have room to cut and color.
Step 2
Cut out each piece of the wolf template carefully along the solid lines.
Step 3
Fold along every dotted line to make tabs and creases so the pieces will fit together.
Step 4
On a scrap paper write six ear style ideas or draw six little ear shapes and number them 1 to 6.
Step 5
Roll the dice once and match the number to your ear chart to pick your ear style.
Step 6
On a new scrap paper write six body color choices and number them 1 to 6.
Step 7
Roll the dice once and match the number to your color chart to pick your wolf’s body color.
Step 8
Color the body and ear template pieces using the color you rolled.
Step 9
On another scrap paper write six accessory ideas like scarf hat collar bow or glasses and number them 1 to 6.
Step 10
Roll the dice once and match the number to your accessory chart to pick your wolf’s accessory.
Step 11
Cut or craft the chosen accessory from scrap paper and color it to match your wolf.
Step 12
Apply glue to the tabs and assemble the wolf by attaching the ears and body pieces where the template shows.
Step 13
Add finishing details like eyes nose patterns or textures with your markers or by gluing small paper bits.
Step 14
Take a photo and share your finished gacha wolf 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!?
I don't have dice—what can I use instead to pick ears, colors, and accessories?
If you don't have dice, use a coin flip rule, a smartphone random number generator, or draw numbered slips from a hat to replace the 'roll the dice' step for ears, body color, and accessories.
My tabs won't stick or the pieces don't line up when I assemble the wolf—how can I fix that?
When you 'apply glue to the tabs and assemble the wolf', score the dotted fold lines with a blunt craft knife and ruler, use a thin layer of glue on the tabs, and hold or clamp pieces with clothespins or paper clips until dry to keep edges aligned.
How can I adapt this project for different ages?
For toddlers, pre-cut the template pieces and reduce the dice choices before the 'roll the dice' steps so they only color and glue, while older kids can use cardstock, add textured fur or movable joints and follow every step themselves.
How can we extend or personalize the Gacha Wolf activity?
Make interchangeable accessories by attaching them with small Velcro dots or paper tabs when you 'cut or craft the chosen accessory', add textured fur with tissue or layered paper while coloring the body, create themed ear/color charts for a series, and then 'take a photo and share' the character story on DIY.org.
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Facts about paper crafts for kids
✂️ Papercraft turns flat templates into 3D models using folds, tabs, and glue so your gacha wolf can stand on a shelf.
🎲 A six-sided die gives each face a 1-in-6 chance — use it to randomly pick ears, colors, or accessories for surprise combos!
🐺 Gray wolves can run up to about 40 mph (64 km/h) when chasing prey — speedy inspiration for speedy wolf designs!
🧩 Making some parts rarer (for example, a special accessory that appears only 1-in-6 rolls) makes collecting and trading your wolves extra fun!
🎨 The word “gacha” comes from Japanese capsule-toy vending machines and inspired games where you collect randomized characters.
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