Craft Your Own Felt Chiko Roll: A Fun DIY Tribute to an Aussie Icon!

Here’s our instructions on how to make your own felt Chiko Roll! This guide walks you through on how to create a fun and nostalgic craft project inspired by the iconic Australian snack! The Chiko Roll, which is similar to an oversized spring roll has been a takeaway staple in Australia since the 1950s. Let's get started!

Are you a fan of Australia’s beloved Chiko Roll? While you can’t quite replicate its delicious flavors in fabric, creating your very own felt Chiko Roll is a fun way to celebrate an Aussie classic and hone your crafting skills. Whether you’re a crafter, a Chiko Roll enthusiast, or simply looking for a quirky handmade gift idea, this guide will take you through the steps to create a felt version of this iconic treat.

In this blog, we’ll provide you with a simple step-by-step process, the materials needed, and tips to make your felt creation as realistic as possible. This craft is suitable for beginners and seasoned crafters alike and can be completed in just a few hours. Let’s roll!

Once you've finished your felt Chiko Roll, why not add it to our iconic wooden Aussie Stacking Burger set for even more imaginative play? Incorporating these items into pretend play enhances creativity, fine motor skills, and storytelling as children stack, build, and customize their own unique meals. Pair it with our tasty Stacking Burger and let the playtime fun begin!

Tips and Tricks for a Realistic Finish 

• Play with Texture: Mixing different shades of golden yellow felt can add visual interest, making your felt Chiko Roll look more realistic.
• Get Creative with Size: You can scale up or down based on your crafting needs. Make mini felt Chiko Rolls for keychains or larger ones as fun, playful props.
• Use Fabric Paints: If you want extra realism, consider using fabric paints to create slight “burnt” or “crispy” patches on the felt surface.
• Display Ideas: Once completed, your felt Chiko Roll can become a quirky display piece on your kitchen shelf, a unique gift for a fellow foodie, or part of a felt food collection.

Making your own felt Chiko Roll is a fantastic way to add a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to your crafting projects. It’s a simple yet satisfying project that allows you to channel your love for Australia’s iconic snack in a creative, hands-on!

Once you've finished your felt Chiko Roll, why not take your imaginative play to the next level by adding it to our iconic wooden Stacking Burger? This engaging toy allows children to stack, build, and customize their own culinary creations, sparking endless opportunities for pretend play. By incorporating the felt Chiko Roll alongside our Stacking Burger, kids can create a vibrant, interactive Aussie-themed feast, encouraging them to explore new narratives, invent stories, and express their creativity through play.

Pretend play not only fosters creativity and imaginative thinking but also plays a vital role in developing essential fine motor skills. As children grasp, stack, and arrange pieces, they strengthen their hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and problem-solving abilities in a fun, hands-on manner. 

But that’s not all! Our Aussie Food Set offers even more options for pretend play with items that celebrate Australia’s food culture. Kids can mix and match their felt Chiko Roll with Aussie wooden pieces, like a yummy Lamington or classic Aussie fries in a newspaper printed tub, creating their own unique meals. Whether hosting a pretend picnic, a make-believe takeaway shop, or a kitchen cook-off, this combination encourages social interaction, role-playing, and hours of creative, screen-free entertainment. Let their culinary imaginations run wild!