Playing musical instruments is a great way to let off some steam and have some fun, and these DIY instrument activities are offering music lovers some crafty ways to make and play musical items.
Since such instruments as guitars and pianos often cost a lot of money to purchase, opting for a DIY approach and creating one yourself can be an entertaining alternative. Showcasing such inventive activities as making origami guitars, customizable sound systems and musical computer cases, these DIY activities are the perfect way for arts and crafts enthusiasts to make something fun yet practical to play music with.
From vintage instrument tutorials to DIY papercraft guitars, these crafty instrument activities will surely have those who love playing music intrigued by all these homemade musical items.
21 DIY Instrument Activities
From Handy Homemade Instruments to Instrument Skate Decks:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 24, 2013 — Art & Design
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Elegant Upcycled Pianos
This Piano Project Transformed an Old Piano into a Functioning Workbench
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Crochet Grand Pianos
Joana Vasconcelos Creates Intricate Macrame Folk Art
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Customizable Hipster Sound Systems
The Furni DIY Bluetooth Speakers by Aaron Daley are Crafty
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DIY Rockstar Instruments
'Unfinished Electric Guitar Kits' Lets You Build Your Own Guitar
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Origami-Inspired Instruments
Brian Chan's Folding Ukulele Kit is a Musical DIY Project
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Recycled Guitar Storage Solutions
This DIY Uses an Old Instrument to Make a Unique Shelf for CDs
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Resume-Toting Guitars
Scott Mcfadden Printed His Resume on His Guitar to Get Noticed
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DIY Papercraft Instruments
The PePaKuRa Papercraft Instruments Stun With Realism
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DIY Vintage Instruments
The Unfinished Electric Guitar Kit Gives the Tools to Build Your Design
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Instrument Skate Decks
The Skateboard Guitar is an Overload of Shred
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Recycled Credit Card Picks
MTV Green Picks Recycle Machine Transforms Trash into Treasure
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Musical Computer Cases
The Piano PC Case Mod from David Scothern Lets You Hide Your Workstation
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Design Your Own Guitar
Zoybar's Interactive Instruments
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Handy Homemade Instruments
Jeff Conley’s Suitcase Guitars are Perfect for the Traveling Musi
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Musical Junk
Ugly Noisemakers
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Playable Toy Block Instruments
The Ross Crawford LEGO Ukelele is a Fully Functional Music Maker
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Time-Lapse Guitar Artwork
Artist Brady Uses Markers to Create a Musical Masterpiece
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Typewriter Pianos
Fabien Cappello Turns Retro Typewriters Into Music-Makers
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Rockability Hole Punchers
Create Your Own Picks With the Pickmaster Guitar Pick Puncher
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DIY Electro-Laster Instruments
The Mini IR Theremin Makes Music by a Simple Wave of the Hand
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Musically Inclined Bird Feeders
'The Bluebird's Duet' by Dundee Students Serenades Flying Friends
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Recycled Skateboard Guitars
Ezequiel Galasso Creates New Guitars from Old Skateboard Decks
Lethal LEGO Body Armor
Lego Enthusiast Benny Culkin Creates Halo-Inspired Body Armor
Wearable Crochet Art
The Johan Ku 'Emotional Sculptures' Line is a Chunky Knit Fashion Statement
34 LEGO Spoofs
From Nerdy Mancessories to Holiday Star Wars Figurines
33 Technological LEGO Finds
From Toy Brick Picture Cameras to Tech-Savvy Toys
Cheeky Resume Infographics
TopCounsellingSchools.org Approaches Resume Help in a Humorous Way
LEGO Building Add-Ons
Habitat Make Us Blind Exhibit Imagines the Possibilities for Vacant Lots
Surreal LEGO Cityscapes
The Habit Makes Us Blind Project Builds Urban Planning Awareness
Crochet Bird Clothing
'Pigeons in Costume' by Laurel Roth Features Some Warm Furry Flyers
Intricate Scene Papercrafts
Jeff Nishinaka's Paper Art Redefines the Substance
Spooky Skeletal Papercraft
These Takayuki Hori Transparent Origami Pieces are Eerie and Educating
Abstract Papercraft Seas
Le Creative Sweatshop Showcases their Talents in an Awesome Shoot
Utilitarian Sound Systems
The Soyuz Speaker Features No Glossy Case and Was Made to Be Carried
V8 Engine Computer Cases
Run Two PCS at Once With the Ultimate Gearhead Case Mod
Papercraft Prom Dresses (UPDATE)
Alexandra Zaharova Creates Gorgeous Gowns Out of Paper
Arachnid Six Strings
The Spider Electric Guitars by Olaf Diegel are Wicked
Building Block Bow Ties
Nicholas Tee Ruiz's Quirky Collection is Inspired by MoMA Exhibits
Upcycled Instrument Workstations
Sarah Dodd's Piano Desk Gets a Second Chance at Life
Robotic PC Cases
The Dreadnought PC Mod is an Epic Fan Creation
Real Gaming Guitars
The Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster is a Real Guitar, for Real
Affordable Edgy Rocker Fashions
The H&M Rock ’n' Roll Mansion Collection Features Jagge
Artfully Organized Collection Photoshoots
Jim Golden Photographs Vintage Collector's Items
Crocheted Bicycle Covers
Freshen Up Your Ride with These Cozy Bike Sweaters
Smashable Musical Instruments
K's Japan Develops a Guitar to Destroy Guilt-Free
Paper-Thin Portable Speakers
The Mojo Speaker Features Huge Sound in a Compact Design
Musically Inspired Wall Decals
These Decorations by PIXERS are Perfect for Those Who Love Tunes
Musical Instrument Furniture
The Piano Bookshelf Lends the Home a Melodic Vintage Vibe
Infographic-Inspired Resumes
The Hire Me Infographic Promotes Artistic Talent and Experience
LEGO-Like Lighting
The Luxit Lights Look Like Playful and Iconic Building Blocks
Musically Shaped Cheese Boards
This Bamboo Set is Sure to Impress Your Guests at Your Next Soiree
Lime LEGO Bikes
Sean Kenney Makes LEGO Cruisers for the BrickMagic Festival
Musical Gamer Guitars
The Skyrim Dragon Mandolin is Designed to Slay and Play
Contemporary Spiralling Seats
Graham Roebeck's Beehive Chair is Inspired by a Guitar Pick
Facebook-Enhancing Resumes
Facebook Timeline Resume Uses Social Media to Display One's CV
Geeky Sci-Fi Headbands
The Brain Slug Headband is an Awesome Futurama Fashion Accessory
Wireless Air Monitors
The Nocs 'NS2' Air Monitor Speakers Blast Loudly
Iconic Cartoon Speakers
These Mickey Mouse Speakers by Mickey Mivu Use a Variety of Stands
Star Wars Instruments
The Guitar2-D2 Looks Just Like the Famous Robot
Scratch-Off CD Covers
Scrape Away Layers to Reveal the Zinkplaat Mooi Besoedeling Album Cover
Angry Avian Rock Collaborations
Slash and Angry Birds Maker Rovio Team up for Cross Promotions
Anatomical Papercrafts
Sarah Yakawonis' Quilling Paper Art Turns Gore Gorgeous
Suspended Instrument Installations
Ken Unsworth Creates Surreal Scenarios with His Piano Art
Supercar Computer Cases
The RC Corvette ZR1 Case is a Mobile PC
Gamer PC Cases
The Nintendo 64 Case Can Compute, But Can't Play Mario Anymore
Whimsical Cartoon Papercrafts
Amazing Customized DIY Toys by Matt Hawkins
Identity Guitar Picks
These 'Rock my World' Fingerprint Accessories are One of a Kind
Jumbo Earbud Speakers
Go Big and Take These Speakers Home
Papercraft Tropical Plants
'Monstera' by People Too are Cute Little Monsters
Everyday Object Musical Creations
Harm Goslink Cooper's Homemade Instruments are Works of Art
Building Block Fashion Accessories
Les Petits Joueurs LEGO Clutch is for Playful Fashionistas
Pinned Resume Infographics
How to use Pinterest to Build Your CV in a Visual Manner
Virtual Musical Instruments
The Misa Digital Kitara Guitar Swaps Strings for a Touchscreen
Intuitive Instruments
The Digital DiGuitar Comes With no Strings Attached
Grooving Peanut Character Confections
The Charlie Brown Christmas Cookies are Fun Holiday Sweets
Speaker-Inspired Coffee Cups
The Amp Mug is Made for Music Lovers
Concrete PC Cases
The Concretronic Computer Case is a Construction-Quality PC Mod
DIY Crafty Spacecrafts
Fan's Papercraft Starcraft 2 Replicas are Out of This World
Geeky Birdhouses
The NirdHaus Shop Lets Even Birds Nerd Out
99 Gnarly Needlework Creations
Knitted and Crocheted Art, From Dementia Knitwear to Crocheted Bird
Lunar LEGO
Space Shuttle Endeavour's LEGO Set is Out of this World
Online Store Imitation Resumes
Philippe Dubost's Clever Resume Looks Exactly Like an Amazon Page
Eclectic Food Shaped Instruments
These Fruit-Shaped Instruments by Celentano Woodworks Rock
Matchstick-Only Instruments
The Jack Hall Guitars are Made of Flammable Wooden Stems
Guitar-Shaped Agriculture
This Kilometer-Long Guitar Forest is a Touching Tribute to a Lost Love
Crocheted Cigars
Feminine Technique Art by Nathan Vincent
Bizarre Body-Shaped Axes
The ‘Female Form 6 String Acoustic Guitar' is Curvy
Guitar-Inspired Phone Accessories
The iPick Touch Screen Stylus is Musically Inspired
Vintage Sheet Music Ornaments
The Music Paper Folded Stars are Classically Enticing
45 Rock God Finds
From Rolling Stones Fashion to Iconic Guitar Picks
Terribly Typical Mock Resumes
This Graphic Makes Fun of Every Bad Resume All at Once
Mosaic Plectrum Portraits
Ed Chapman Idolizes the Great Jimi Hendrix With a Guitar Pick Canvas
Illuminating Instrument Designs
NeckFX by Colour Cartel Creates a Colorful LED Guitar
High-Tech Timber Speakers
This Compact Speaker is Crafted Out of the Precious Ancient Kauri
Redesigned Traditional Tools
Modern Zhang Xiao Quan Implements Designed for Present People
Hipster Shakespeare Adaptations
Courtney Welbon's 'To Be, or Not to Be' Song is Incredibly Catchy
Knit Cocoon Dresses
Phuong Thuy Nguyen Makes Wonderful Clothes and Pictures
Backyard Instrument Pools
The Les Paul Custom Guitar Designed by Aqua-Tech is One-of-a-Kind
Bird-Flipping Bike Cushions
The Middle Finger Seat Cover is Perfect for Rebellious Bikers
Musical Mobiles
The Band in Your Pocket Phone Comes with Five Different Instrument Attachments
iPad-Enabled Instruments
The Ion Piano Master is Music Heaven for the Tablet Lover
Special Effect Camera Arrays
Bullet Time is Back with This Cool Camera Array with 15 GoPro Cameras
Tendon Skeleton Axes
The Derek Manson RP Guitar has Got a Rad Design
Classic Arcade Instruments
The Pac Man Ukelele Takes a Bite Into the World of Music
Resume-Wrapped Candy Bars
This Clever and Sweet Candy Bar Resume Got its Creator Hired
Gas Can Guitars
Amadeus Rokita Has Created a Homemade Musical Instrument for Booooooom
Papercraft Space Continuums
The CHROMAtex.me Installation is Creatively Unique
Glamorous Gilded Guitars
The $1 Million GoldCaster Guitar Makes for Pricey Playing
Ornamental Bird Feeders
'Thee Apple' by Thomas Stanley is a Christmas Ball Feeder Hybrid
Illuminating Six Strings
The Fretlight Guitar Lights Up to Teach You How to Play
Simple Spherical Smartphone Docs
The Denon Cocoon Is Designed to Resemble a Cocoon
Pen-Detailed Guitars
Filament by Patrick Fisher Adds Black Sketches to Instrument Surfaces
Playable Toy Block Instruments
The Ross Crawford LEGO Ukelele is a Fully Functional Music Maker
Sweet Confection Axes
Play the Cup Cake Guitar with Tasty Emotion
Glowing Multicolored Speakers
This Wireless Sound Device Illuminates All Your Favorite Colors
Miniature Musical Instruments
This Series Of Small Things By Rose Eken Celebrate Rock N' Roll
Personalized Rockabilia
Designer Guitar Picks That Let You Headbang in Style
Cut Out Sitcom Dolls
The Kyle Hilton GIRLS Boys Paper Sculptures Mimic the Show
Charitable Kaleidoscopic Instruments
Flea x Damien Hirst Bass Guitar is Sold for a Great Cause
Chic Cartoon Kitty Speakers
The Hello Kitty Sound Device is a Cute Way to Blast Your Music
Geeky Atomical Acoustics
Celentano Woodworks Atom Ukelele is Quirky and Perfect for Space Junkies
Insect Instruments
Sound Check Your Slug With the Snailele Ukulele
Tree Trunk-Inspired Instruments
The ‘Less Paul’ Guitar Appears to Have Emerged from th
Tablet Guitar Converters
iTar Transforms Your Device into an Anthem-Rocking Axe
Papercraft Guitars
Rock Out on WowWee Paper Jamz Axes
Musician Money Holders
Picker's Wallet Provides a Convenient Space For Your Guitar Plectrum
Guitar Gadget Mounts
The Guitar Sidekick Helps You Ditch the Sheet Music and Go Digital
Crocheted Globe Lamps
The Moonbasket Lighting Created by South African Craftswomen
Heady Business Cards
Floyd Hayes Shows Perspective Employers He May Have a Tiny Head but Big Ideas
Rawhide Axe Plectrums
Corter Leather Guitar Picks Rock Out with Slick Sophistication
Virtual Resume Boosters
The Mozilla Open Badges Let You Tout Your Non-traditional Qualifications
8-Bit String Instruments
Ranjit Bhatnagar Creates a Playable Pixelated Violin
Rockability Hole Punchers
Create Your Own Picks With the Pickmaster Guitar Pick Puncher
Concert Sign Language Interpreters
Barbie Parker Translates the Entire Musical Experience in Signs
See-Through Grand Pianos
The Transparent Grand Pianos by Crystal Music Company are Revealing
Cute Capsule Bird Feeders
Vogelimbiss by Yvonne Penter Provides an Egg-Shaped Place to Eat
Homemade Laser Art Shows
Robert Heinke’s ‘Fragile Territories’ Combines Visuals
Porcelain Music Accessories
Be Inspired to Play Music with the Handmade Bone Guitar Pick
Brit Fashion Axes
Paul Smith x Vintage Guitars is a High Fashion Anthem-Rocking Instrument
Rocker Tablet Accessories
Pix & Stix Lets Takes the iPad's GarageBand app to the Next Level
Music-Making Money Dispensers
The Allora & Calzadilla Pipe Organ ATM is Practical Artwork
Bulbous Bird Feeders
The J Schatz Hummingbird Feeders Look Like Giant Flowers
Guitar Pick Buildings
The Utrecht ND Ride Facility by Kcap and JHK Architects
Hummingbird Headgear
The Eye 2 Eye Mask Lets Users Get Up Close and Personal With Hummingbirds