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Crafts with the elderly: you have a lot of choice when it comes to different types of crafts, but what is fun to do with older people? In this blog article we explain two incredibly fun crafts. Curious? Read on!
1. Painting numbers:Relaxing and wonderful to do
We start with a fun craft called: painting numbers. Maybe you remember it? Paint by Numbers was invented decades ago and is still extremely popular today.
When Paint by Numbers, you paint numbers that are printed on the canvas. So you have a number 1, 2, but also a number 24. Each number corresponds to a certain colour of paint. For example, the number 1 can be green, the number 2 can be light green and the number 24 can be black. Once you have painted all the numbers, it is createdthere is a motif that you have chosen. You can choose from:
- Animals: lions, elephants, dogs, cats, etc.
- Flowers: sunflowers, tulips, roses, etc.
- Landscapes: Italian landscapes, Greek landscapes, etc.
- Your own photo: your pet, holiday photo, friend, etc.
- And much more…
The nice thing about Paint by Numbers is that you are free to choose between a normal motif or a Paint by Numbers own photo. Once you have hung your canvas, you can frame it and hang it in the living room, for example. We have received many nice photos from people with their own photo of wonderful memories of holidays, family members and pets.
As soon as you want to purchase a Paint by Numbers package, you can choose from 24 or 36 colours. For elderly people aged around 60+, we always recommend 24 colours of paint. The boxes on the canvas will then be larger and you will have to do less fiddling. Are you looking for a fun challenge? Then choose 36 colours of paint.
2. Diamond painting: A new version of mosaics
Another fun craft for the elderly is diamond painting. x-tinymce/html Diamond Painting is an awful lot like Paint by Numbers. Instead of paint and brushes, you use diamonds (stones) and a diamond painting pen to place the stones. During the production of the motif, the canvas is covered with wax. The idea is to stick the correct stone on the canvas with the supplied diamond painting pen.
With a diamond painting package you will receive approximately 30 different onespebbles. Have you glued all the different stones onto the canvas? Then a beautiful photo that you have chosen will be created. Here too you have a huge choice, such as animals, flowers, but also a diamond painting of your own photo.
Diamond painting is a super beautiful and challenging craft that can take some getting used to at first. Are you going to diamond paint for the first time? Then order a small size. This way you can practice well and get a feel for exactly how it works. If you like to do it more often, choose a slightly larger size.
Diamond Painting: Round or square diamonds?
With diamond painting you can choose between square or round diamonds. Both diamonds have a faceted surface and a smooth bottom. The square diamonds will give a more detailed result than with round diamonds. However, the round diamonds are easier to place because you cannot place the stones 'crookedly'. They also stick faster. Round diamonds are recommended to beginners and seniors who are looking for a new and fun craft.
Conclusion: Crafts for the elderly
Are you really enthusiastic about one of these two fun crafts for the elderly? We are happy to sum it upjust for you:
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Paint by Numbers
- You use paint and brushes
- Choose 24 paint colours, which makes the boxes larger. This has been made available by us especially for the elderly and children.
- Paint a normal design or a paint-by-numbers own photo.
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Diamond painting
- You use diamonds and a pen
- Choose round diamonds and a small size, such as 30 x 40 cm or 40 x 50 cm.
- Diamond paint a normal design or a diamond paintingown photo.
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