[For Seniors] Recommended for Craft Activities! Cute Paper Clay Projects
Craft activities to prevent dementia and slow its progression.
Many facilities incorporate craft activities that require dexterous use of the fingers while thinking through the creation process.
Here, we present ideas for cute paper-clay projects.
Paper clay, which is shaped with a little water, hardens as it dries.
Even after it hardens, it remains light and is a familiar material for older adults.
The adorable finished pieces can be taken home and displayed for added enjoyment!
Participants are also likely to feel a sense of accomplishment from creating something themselves.
Please use these ideas as a reference to help you make wonderful creations.
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[For Seniors] Recommended for Craft Activities! Cute Paper Clay Creations (11–20)
Korean-style interior
Let’s try making paper-clay trays that are trending in Korea! They’re handy for holding small items or little treats.
Separate the tray into a base and a rim, and shape them.
When attaching the pieces, use glue or paper clay moistened with water.
If you apply water-moistened paper clay to areas that have become a bit rough, bumpy, or messy, it will smooth them out nicely.
Once the shape is complete and the paper clay has dried, paint it and add patterns.
After the paint dries, apply varnish to finish.
Mixing glitter or holographic flakes into the varnish is recommended—it gives the tray a sparkling look! When the varnish dries, it’s done.
It also makes a perfect gift for family, so give it a try!
Pumpkins made of yarn
This is a yarn pumpkin craft that’s perfect for October Halloween decorations.
Wrap yarn round and round a toilet paper roll.
The wrapped yarn will become the pumpkin, so adjust the number of wraps to match the size of pumpkin you want to make.
The wrapping step also gives older adults a chance to move their fingers a lot.
Tie around the middle of the wrapped yarn with a single piece of yarn to form a round shape.
Attach a green pipe cleaner on top of the circular yarn to finish.
Make lots of them to use as parts for a garland or hanging decorations.
Marble-style accessory tray
Let’s make a small tray that’s handy for holding little items like personal seals or keys.
Prepare three colors of lightweight clay, roll each into a cord, and twist them together.
Gather them into a ball, then flatten it with a rolling pin or the core of a plastic wrap roll to create a marbled look.
Use a small bowl or cup to trace the rim.
Drape the clay over the bottom of the bowl you used for tracing, and shape it to match the contour of the base.
Let it dry as is, then color the rim with a pen to finish.
The marbled pattern will look like marble stone.
It’s a chic piece, perfect for older adults who like a sophisticated vibe.
In conclusion
With a little creativity, you can make wonderful pieces with papier-mâché clay.
It’s perfectly fine to adapt detailed work or small-sized projects into versions that are easier for older adults to make! You can focus intently while creating, or enjoy chatting with others as you work.
Be sure to try these papier-mâché clay ideas as a reference for your next craft activity session.