Like Popsicle sticks, bamboo skewers make a versatile crafting tool. Slim and sturdy, they can be used for paper crafts or fabric crafts. Bamboo skewers are available in different lengths and are made from dried bamboo or green bamboo, each of which has different qualities. more »

Bamboo skewers are fun to use when cooking. First used in Japan to cook eel, chicken and beef over an open flame, bamboo skewers gained popularity in the U.S. following World War II. Try your hand at Japanese-style cooking with bamboo skewers by using the following steps. more »

Some people are really talented just trussing up a stuffed turkey just using string, but if you only make a turkey once a year this might be a difficult skill to acquire. Trussing a turkey using bamboo skewers makes the job of trussing a turkey much easier. You will still need the string but it is just to tie up the ends. The bamboo skewers will hold together the turkey so you can secure it. The skewers are also easy to pull out after the turkey is cooked unlike the string that can get cooked in to the meat and be hard to remove. more »

Making a cardboard tube rain stick is easy, but represents only half the job. To take it to the next level, decorate your project with bamboo skewers, jute and paint for a cool look and interesting texture. more »

Prevent the unsightly, and difficult to handle burning of the ends of your skewers when grilling by following this amazingly easy technique. No longer will charring occur on the grill! Cook like a professional chef, and have your food taste like it too. more »

Kites have been delighting people of all ages for thousands of years. Although many modern kites are quite sophisticated, you can make a simple one with nothing but paper, bamboo skewers and a few simple tools. This makes a great, easy craft project for young kids. Build and decorate kites with your family in the morning, then go out to fly them in the afternoon. more »

In mild climates, a small 4-inch pot of rosemary can grow into a large shrub that is 3 feet high and wide in just a couple of years. A great way to use up all this rosemary in the kitchen is to cut the rosemary stems and use them on the barbecue in place of metal or bamboo skewers. The woody stems infuse rosemary flavor into meats and vegetables and are super easy to make. Here’s what you need to do. more »

Making your own glitter glue is quite easy to do. First you need to gather all the materials. These include a 1-oz. tube of glitter, one 4-oz. bottle of white school glue, a very small funnel, a tablespoon and some bamboo skewers. Buy one tube of glitter and one bottle of white school glue for each color of glitter glue that you intend to make. more »

Healthy and attractive appetizers do double duty as decor to make entertaining easier on the budget. Bamboo skewers and a vase can turn a boring vegetable tray into edible vegetable bouquets that will be a talking point at your next gathering. Ingredients can be chosen by season, imagination, or the amount of time you are willing to spend. Have dip in small bowls scattered throughout the room to make it easier for your guests to munch while they mingle. more »