[For Seniors] Simple Handicrafts Recommended for Finger Exercise

bracelet

I made 50 in one day and Sold them all! Super genius idea with yarn and paper

Are you familiar with kumihimo? Some of you might know it from the film “Your Name.” Kumihimo are braids made by interlacing fine silk or cotton threads, and they’re considered a traditional Japanese craft.

Although they may look complicated in person, there’s a simple way to make them.

Prepare a round piece of cardboard with eight notches around the edge and a hole in the center.

Thread seven strands of yarn in different colors through the center hole.

Place one strand in each notch, leaving one notch empty, and then braid by moving the strands one by one into the empty notch.

The finished cord can be used as a bracelet, or reshaped into a strap.

The steps are easy to follow, so it’s said to be a craft that older adults can comfortably enjoy making.

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Rose Gemstone Soap

Rose gemstone soap ✨ How to make ✨ Easy DIY ✨ Handmade soap ✨ How to make rose soap ✨

Like jewels! These rose gemstone soaps are easy to make by melting and setting.

Put glycerin soap and colored soap for tinting into paper cups and heat them in the microwave to melt.

Add a few drops of aroma oil to each to give them fragrance and color, then drip the mixtures onto parchment paper to create petal pieces.

When they’re beginning to set, roll them up to form a rose shape, and apply a suitable amount of glitter along the edges of the petals.

Finally, coat the rose with melted glycerin soap, and you’re done! Please be very careful to avoid burns.

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beads

<Beads> Flower * Ring * Easy to Make

This is a craft where you thread fishing line through beads to create a variety of designs.

Floral motifs are probably the classic choice.

Since you can freely design with colorful beads, you can make accessories that reflect your own style.

By arranging the beads and adjusting how tightly you pull the line, you can also create three-dimensional pieces, so it’s a craft with a wide range of variations.

Because it involves fine tasks—like threading tiny beads onto the line and tying the line—it’s also perfect for finger dexterity practice and brain training.

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Flower basket

[100-Yen DIY] A flower basket made with paper cord and plastic bottle caps ♡

Here’s an introduction to a flower basket craft that makes use of plastic bottle caps.

After you finish drinking juice or tea from a plastic bottle, keep the cap.

Wrap and glue paper cord around the small cap to make a basket.

Cut slits into a long strip of felt so it forms petal shapes.

Sew the felt with a needle to create a single flower.

Attach a craft pearl to the center of the flower, decorate the basket, and it’s complete.

It takes a bit of sewing with a needle, but that extra step lets you make very cute flowers.

It’s a project that older adults can likely do while seated, chatting with those around them.

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Hemp twine accessory/storage basket

[Senior Recreation] Easy Craft Using Toilet Paper Rolls: Small Accessory Holder That Can Also Display Artificial or Dried Flowers

Here’s an idea for a small bucket-shaped accessory holder made from recycled materials.

You’ll need a toilet paper roll, thick cardstock, jute twine, double-sided tape, and so on.

Cut the toilet paper roll to your desired height and seal the bottom with cardstock.

Apply double-sided tape around the top and bottom edges of the roll and wrap it with jute twine.

On the inside, place two strips of double-sided tape and attach paper tape or ribbon in your preferred color to create a handle.

Decorate the outside with your favorite ribbons or washi tape, and you’re done.

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Scrap-fabric brooch

Great for small gifts★ Make use of fabric scraps—don’t throw them away, no matter how tiny!

A brooch is a lovely item that adds a stylish accent when pinned to your everyday outfit.

It’s fun to make your own fashion accessories, isn’t it? This time, we’ll show you how to make a brooch without using any needles.

We’ll also use leftover fabric scraps as materials.

If you have odd bits of fabric left over from a craft session, give this a try.

Cut a craft foam ball in half and attach small, square-cut fabric scraps to it.

You’ll fold the fabric squares and assemble them in a style similar to tsumami-zaiku (pinching craft).

Because there are many steps that require concentration and fine motor skills, it can be effective as brain training for older adults.

Adding pearls or beads will make the finish even more beautiful.

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rug mat

A fluffy, cozy pom-pom rug mat made with a toilet paper roll core and yarn

Even if you feel a bit uneasy about crafts that use needles or scissors, here’s a safe and enjoyable handmade rug idea.

All you need are cardboard toilet paper rolls and yarn.

Wrap yarn around two rolls.

Once it’s fluffy and voluminous, tie the center tightly with another piece of yarn.

Remove the rolls, cut the yarn loops, and shape them.

Make several of these, then tie them onto a non-slip mat to complete a fluffy rug.

Since no needles are used, it’s gentle on your fingers and can be done in a relaxed way.

You can also combine yarn in your favorite colors to enjoy an original design.

It’s easy to make and perfect for your home interior—give this craft a try!

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