Creating your own DIY Labubu bag charms is a fun, budget-friendly way to express your love for the quirky troll! Here’s how to make authentic-looking (yet delightfully wonky) Labubu charms for under $5 using accessible materials. No fancy tools needed!
🧱 Idea 1: Air-Dry Clay Labubu
Cost: $2–4
Materials:
- White/beige air-dry clay ($3 for a block)
- Acrylic paints + thin brush
- Jump ring or keychain loop
- Clear nail polish or Mod Podge (sealer)
Steps:
- Sculpt Labubu’s iconic egg-shaped body, horns, and ears. Tip: Use a toothpick to carve details like the jagged mouth.
- Air-dry 24 hours.
- Paint: Base with pastel pink/blue, then add black eyes, jagged grin, and signature blush dots.
- Seal with clear polish. Glue a jump ring to the head before sealing.
Style Hack: Roll tiny clay “cookies” or “strawberries” as accessories for Food Series vibes!
✂️ Idea 2: Felt + Embroidery Floss Labubu
Cost: $1–3
Materials:
- Stiff felt (pink, white, black)
- Embroidery floss (black, blush)
- Stuffing (cotton balls or scrap fabric)
- Keychain ring
Steps:
- Cut two identical Labubu body shapes from felt.
- Stitch jagged mouth/eyes with black floss using a backstitch.
- Sew layers together, leaving a gap. Stuff lightly, then close.
- Add blush with pink thread. Attach a keychain ring.
Pro Tip: Fuse felt layers with iron-on adhesive for sturdiness!
📄 Idea 3: Shrinky Dinks Paper Charm
Cost: $3
Materials:
- Shrinky Dinks plastic sheets ($5 for 10 sheets)
- Color pencils or permanent markers
- Hole punch
- Oven + baking sheet
Steps:
- Draw Labubu on the rough side of the plastic sheet (trace a reference image!).
- Punch a hole before baking for the keyring.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 1–3 minutes until shrunk/hardened.
- Seal with clear glaze if desired.
Design Twist: Create translucent “Ghost Labubu” with pale blue markers!
🧵 Idea 4: Perler Bead Mini-Labubu
Cost: $4
Materials:
- Perler beads (pink, black, white)
- Pegboard + ironing paper
- Keychain finding
Steps:
- Arrange beads on a pegboard in a 2D Labubu silhouette (aim for 3–4 cm tall).
- Iron until fused, flip, iron again.
- Glue a keychain loop to the top bead while warm.
Retro Vibe: Make pixel-art versions of classic Labubu series!
🎨 Idea 5: Upcycled Packaging Charm
Cost: $0
Materials:
- Empty Pop Mart blind box packaging with Labubu art
- Scissors, laminator (or clear packing tape)
- Keyring
Steps:
- Cut out Labubu’s face/body from the box art.
- Laminate or cover both sides with clear tape.
- Punch a hole, add a keyring.
Bonus: Layer cutouts for a 3D effect!
💎 Pro Tips for Authenticity on a Budget:
- Eyes & Mouth are KEY: Focus on the jagged teeth and side-eye expression—this makes it recognizably Labubu!
- Blush Dots: Always add two pink circles under the eyes.
- Texture Tricks:
- Roll clay in coarse salt before baking for “fuzzy” skin.
- Dab puffy paint on felt for 3D details.
- Seal Everything! Use clear nail polish, Mod Podge, or resin spray to protect against wear.
✨ Why DIY in 2025?
- Uniqueness: Your charm will be one-of-a-kind—no duplicates!
- Sustainability: Repurpose scraps instead of buying new.
- Community: Trade DIY charms in collector groups (#LabubuDIY).
“Imperfections are the soul of DIY Labubu—they’re not flaws, they’re ✨personality✨.”
Start simple with clay or felt, then level up! Share your creations: #WonkyLabubuGang 🧪💖