[For Seniors] For Men! Easy Craft Kit

Crane and Sunrise

Video on how to make the “Raku-Reku Kit” Theme: “New Year’s Crane and Sunrise.” If you’re wondering what kind of product the Raku-Reku Kit is, please take a look.

Handicraft pieces made with felt and thread give a warm, comforting feel, don’t they? That said, crafts often involve fine work with needles and sewing machines.

Some older adults may find handicrafts challenging.

So let’s try making an easy craft using a ready-made kit.

Cut along the lines of the pattern sheet with felt already attached.

Then stick the parts onto the embroidered felt fabric, which has pre-marked positions for where each felt piece should go.

Since you use regular wood glue for attaching, many seniors will likely be able to participate.

If you choose a kit with a design that matches the season, you can enjoy crafting all year round.

It also uses your fingers a lot, so it may provide some brain-training benefits as well.

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plastic model kit

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Plastic model kits have been a popular craft both in the past and present, with a wide range of types available—from character kits like Gundam to models of real-world things such as airplanes, cars, and castles.

Some kits can be difficult to build, so be sure to choose one that matches your skill level.

While some people are particular about gluing and painting, the technology behind plastic models has advanced, so simply following the instructions can still produce a high-quality result.

If you want to further improve the quality, think about what you can do yourself; as you do, you’ll gradually acquire more techniques.

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Daruma Fukuwarai

Recommended for senior recreation! Popular craft kit “Daruma Fukuwarai”

Some seniors may remember playing fukuwarai with their families during New Year’s.

Here’s a craft kit that will bring back those fun times.

Using fabric, you can make a daruma-themed fukuwarai decoration.

Attach fabric pieces, cut into each facial part, onto a felt base.

Since it only involves cutting and pasting, it’s also recommended for older men who have never tried sewing.

The best part of this kit is placing the facial features.

You can start with the eyes or the nose—whichever you like.

Let seniors arrange the pieces however they prefer.

It’s a fukuwarai kit that makes the process itself a joyful time.

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matcha (powdered green tea)

Theme: “Matcha.” Please watch this easy craft tutorial video—just cut and paste!

It features the Japanese cultural art of tea ceremony, passed down since the Muromachi period and beloved around the world.

It depicts preparing matcha with a tea bowl, tea caddy, tea whisk, and tea scoop, evoking a traditional Japanese atmosphere.

There is an initial step of cutting out small parts, and using your fingertips is said to be highly effective in helping prevent cognitive decline.

In addition, the process of applying glue and attaching pieces in a set order engages executive functions involved in planning and carrying out actions, so it is likewise expected to help prevent cognitive decline.

If you do this as a recreational activity at a senior facility, it’s also fun to show each other the finished works.

Please give it a try.

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Oshie Owl

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Owls with big eyes and fluffy feathers are very cute birds.

Small owl-themed items are also said to be cute and popular.

In addition, since the word for owl (fukurou) can also be written as characters meaning “no hardship,” it is considered a good-luck charm.

Here’s a strap kit for a padded picture (oshie) featuring an owl motif that is both cute and auspicious.

The kit includes a cardboard board and fabric.

Attach the keychain parts to the fabric and cut them out.

Apply glue to each piece and assemble them.

Add the eyes and cord to finish.

Because you can make a fabric craft without sewing, this kit is recommended even for seniors who aren’t comfortable with sewing.

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Momotaro

Recommended for senior recreation! The popular craft kit 'Momotaro'

The story of “Momotaro” has long been loved as a tale in which Momotaro sets out to defeat demons with millet dumplings made by his grandmother hanging at his waist, accompanied by a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant.

This time, let’s make the main character, Momotaro.

Cutting out small parts with scissors involves fine hand movements and thinking about “How should I cut this?”, which provides good stimulation for the brain and is expected to help prevent dementia.

If you’re doing this in a senior care facility, it’s safer to pre-cut the parts and have participants do the pasting.

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