In the present study, five types of handmade microscopes were developed for the basic tool of the biology class. They were the paste lens type, the glass bead type, the marble-magnifier type, the loupe-loupe type and the paper craft type. Most of the materials of these microscopes were able to obtain from the Do-it-yourself stores or the miscellaneous daily goods stores. The processes of making microscopes are effective teaching materials for understanding about structure and function of the light microscopes.