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[For Seniors] For Men! Easy Craft Kit
There are many types of craft-based recreation, but when a project requires lots of preparation, it can be hard to get started.
Recommended for men!
We’ve gathered a wide selection of easy-to-start craft kits.
Because these are geared toward men, we offer many practical items you can use every day, as well as plenty of pieces you can display and enjoy looking at.
You’re sure to find a favorite project.
Craft recreation involves dexterous use of the hands, making it ideal for finger exercises and rehabilitation.
It also helps cultivate imagination and concentration, which can be effective for dementia prevention.
Please use these as ideas for craft-based recreation to enjoy with older men!
[For Seniors] For Men! Easy Craft Kit (1–10)
Dragon in cross-collage
Let’s try making a dragon using the cross-collage craft kit.
Place round fabric pieces on the base sheet with a tiger illustration to create patterns.
The key is to place them so the white lines are hidden.
Layer transparent sheets while adjusting the color balance.
It’s interesting how the appearance changes depending on the order in which you place the fabrics.
Once you’re satisfied with the arrangement, glue them down to finish.
You’ve made a very cool tiger! Tigers have long been cherished as charms for warding off evil and misfortune.
They’re also a popular motif symbolizing increased financial luck.
This craft kit seems perfect for older gentlemen.
Mt. Fuji made of clay
Here is an introduction to a clay craft kit.
Clay crafting can be done while seated, allowing you to chat with those around you as you work.
Conversation helps stimulate the brain and can leave you feeling refreshed.
While you can make items like small containers and accessories with clay, how about clay art that can be displayed on the wall—something that may appeal to men? Some clay art kits come with not only the clay but also printed backing sheets and frames.
The process of tearing and mixing clay uses your fingertips a lot, which may help improve finger mobility.
Enjoy a fun time with clay art!
cardboard camera
The cardboard camera kit is very stylish and makes a great interior decoration.
In addition to the craft kit, prepare a plastic bottle.
After separating the parts, assemble them while following the instructions.
With craft recreation, it’s not only fun to display the finished piece, but the process of making it is enjoyable too.
This kit creates a three-dimensional camera, so it’s sure to excite seniors who used to enjoy photography as a hobby and those who didn’t alike.
The button part is actually pressable! Please use this as a reference.
uchiwa (Japanese hand fan)
How about a craft kit that lets you make a hand fan while enjoying decorative painting? This kit already has illustrations printed on it, so you can jump right in without worrying about what to draw—that’s the charm.
Use glitter glue to paint the fireworks.
The way you apply it will change the color intensity and drying speed.
A single color looks lovely, but painting in gradients or using a mix of colors makes it even more dazzling—highly recommended.
Enjoy your crafting recreation while imagining the finished look!
mug
How about an easy-to-make mug? With this kit, you can create a mug using any image you like! First, request the necessary template by fax, then draw pictures or write text on it.
Put the template in the enclosed envelope and mail it, and in about 10 days you’ll receive a mug printed with your own illustrations or text.
It’s wonderful to be able to make an everyday mug in your favorite style, isn’t it? Your tea time might feel a little more special than usual.
table clock
Why not try making a handy tabletop clock together with older adults as a recreational activity? If you use a DIY clock kit from a 100-yen shop, preparing the materials is easy.
You can also prepare a photo frame separately from the kit to create a lovely clock that stands upright.
Since you’ll need to make a hole in the photo frame, wooden ones are recommended.
Some older men are quite skilled at crafts, and this project can spark creativity—using an awl to make holes, cutting out the backing paper, and more.
Of course, be sure to provide support tailored to each person’s needs while making it together.
Daruma coloring
Speaking of daruma, they’re a popular motif as a good-luck charm.
With this craft kit, you can enjoy painting your own daruma.
Creating a daruma in your favorite style is sure to make you feel attached to it! Use any paints you like to color your daruma.
When using paint, bento condiment cups make a convenient and recommended palette.
You can also skip brushes and apply color with a sponge for a unique and charming texture.
Once you’ve finished painting, write your wish on it with a brush pen.
Have fun making it together with older adults while chatting about what wishes to write!