[For Seniors] Fireworks wall art: Let’s make it with a variety of materials
When summer comes around, many people probably think of fireworks first, don’t they? Some enjoy fireworks with close friends or family, and others head out to fireworks festivals.
We also want seniors who use our facilities to feel the season through fireworks, a hallmark of summer.
So this time, we’re introducing ideas for fireworks-themed wall decorations.
Craft activities use the fingertips and require planning each step in the mind, which stimulates the brain and can even have brain-training benefits.
It’s nice to see the fireworks you made yourself displayed on the wall, isn’t it? Even seniors who find it difficult to go out at night are likely to enjoy a facility that instantly takes on a lively summer atmosphere.
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[For Seniors] Fireworks Wall Art: Try Making It with Various Materials (21–30)
Colorful Fireworks with Origami
Here’s a fireworks craft idea that’s perfect for an arts-and-crafts activity using origami.
Fold a sheet of origami paper into a triangle, round off the outer edge with scissors to make a circle, then cut along the fold lines to create small pieces.
Next, choose a background color and start arranging and gluing the pieces onto the circle.
The key is to combine various colors of origami paper.
Also, fold black origami paper into a triangle and cut patterns into it like a paper cutout to create firework designs.
Layer the black firework over the circle you made first—the colors underneath will show through, creating a beautiful, silhouette-like effect.
Try different color combinations of origami paper and have fun!
Takeout OK too! Wall-mounted fireworks
A great decoration for summer is a fireworks-themed piece that uses black washi paper as the base.
It’s easy because you just cut and paste, and you can create a unique decoration that shows your personality.
Also, cutting and pasting paper with scissors and glue can help with finger rehabilitation.
First, prepare the black washi paper like a hanging scroll.
Then, attach paper with slits cut into a circle, and paste small pieces of paper around it.
Arranging the fireworks so they overlap will make it feel more dynamic.
Give it a try!
Sparkly toilet paper roll fireworks
Why not reuse toilet paper rolls to make fireworks decorations? You’ll end up with high-quality fireworks that you’d never guess were made from toilet paper cores! Accordion-fold your favorite origami or chiyogami paper, then attach it as you wrap it around the roll.
Cut along the fold lines and fan it out.
For the finishing touch, use a chopstick or similar stick to curl the tips—and you’re done.
Make several and layer them for extra volume! If you’re decorating a wall, arranging a mix of large and small sizes will create a bright, festive look.
Fireworks made from a single sheet of paper
This is a craft that lets you enjoy the feeling of a fireworks festival from your room, even if you can’t go out at night.
Use a frame made from cutting a large sheet of paper as the base, then stick stickers to match the frame.
It looks like a big, elaborate piece, but the process is surprisingly simple! You can use store-bought round or star-shaped stickers, or cut colored or construction paper and glue it on.
If you also depict the water surface reflecting the fireworks or the spectators, it will become a wall decoration that captures the festive atmosphere of a fireworks display even more.
Stained glass-style fireworks
This stained-glass-style craft lets you feel the beauty of fireworks bursting in the night sky and is a vibrant project recommended for older adults as well.
Fold a sheet of black construction paper in half and mark the areas to cut so they form the shapes of fireworks.
After freely drawing the firework patterns, carefully cut along the marks.
Layer and attach colored cellophane—such as red, yellow, and blue—onto a piece of parchment (baking) paper to create multicolored fireworks.
Finally, place the cut black paper on top, and you’ll have stained-glass-style fireworks you can enjoy by holding them up to the light.
Display them by a window to catch sunlight or the evening glow for a sparkling effect that’s a treat for the eyes.
Using scissors and glue, this summery project offers gentle, hands-on work that’s enjoyable without strain, making it especially appealing.
Easy! Fireworks made by stapling colored construction paper
These fireworks are charming because they’re so easy to make—just layer strips cut from colored construction paper and staple them together.
Make strips of different lengths, align them on one side, and staple both ends.
Shape them into a teardrop so the strips overlap diagonally, then staple again to complete one fireworks piece.
To display on a wall, make lots of these pieces and arrange them into a fireworks shape.
You can also vary the size, so give it a try! Have fun experimenting with color combinations, like creating gradients.
fireworks
How about enjoying torn-paper collage using newspapers, a familiar recycled material? Fireworks—a hallmark of summer—are perfect as a seasonal motif because you can explore colorful, dynamic expressions! The unique texture and tones found only in newsprint add warmth and character to your artwork.
It’s also exciting to hunt for the various colors in the newspaper and cut them out.
Spending patient, focused time on the process stimulates the brain, so take your time and immerse yourself in creating your piece.