You can use plastic wrap to form the rice into animal shapes. However, using the molds saves time ;) Great tool when you have a lot of Onigiri to prepare!
Just press some cooked Japanese rice into the mold.
Decorate with Nori seaweed sheet, ham, cheese, and/or Kinshi Tamago (shredded egg crepes).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFZNKoMuLCY
Kinshi Tamago (shredded egg crepes) from scratch video 錦糸卵の作り方:
https://youtu.be/GKsyOfc75z4?t=44s
Kinshi Tamago (shredded egg crepes) product 錦糸卵の商品:
https://youtu.be/lIj9H4KLLbY?t=1m48s
Deco Furi (colorful rice seasonings) はごろも デコふり6色たまご風味
http://amzn.to/2AzDPHv
Nigitte Mite Mite neu (Onigiri rice press mold with handle) にぎっ手みてみて ノイ
http://amzn.to/2i8pX0a
Niko Niko Nori Punchers にこにこパンチ3
http://amzn.to/2AAqnDj
Basic Onigiri Recipe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFyfPvo97XQ
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