*MULTIBUY OFFER. Make your own personalised room or door decoration with our Polystyrene Wreath. Paint it, then attach anything you fancy, from greenery from the garden that easily pushes into the lightweight wreath, to dried flowers, berries and ribbon - you could even push in some brightly coloured feathers for a fun quirky decoration. Makes an easy tactile craft activity for older people in care homes - especially good for anyone with a dementia or sight impairment.
A4 sticky-backed paper in an assortment of bright and metallic colours - the perfect solution if you want to avoid using messy glue. Just peel off the backing and attach - so simple to achieve great results.
Blank White Cards and Envelopes just waiting for you own design, for birthdays, Christmas, Easter or just about any event you like. Quality 13cm x 18cm (5" x 7") cards that will take paint, felt pens or stick on embellishments. Every care home needs a supply of these alongside their art materials for a speedy activity idea with the minimum of preparation. Anyone with unsteady hands can find using stencils easier for professional results - see below.
Shimmering metallic rainbow effect self-adhesive sheet that is perfect for all types of art and craft use. Why not cut shapes for home made cards or can be used to jazz up a plain plant pot or photograph frame. A5 single sheet.
Our popular poster paints now in a pack of 6 assorted colours. Great for all art and craft projects. Ready mixed vibrant colours - just squeeze as little or as much as you need. Why not use with our chunky brushes or fine artist brushes.
These Metallic Paint Sticks come in 12 shimmering shades that will add a gleam to any art project. Less messy than traditional paint and brush, just remove the cap, twist the paint up from the bottom and paint away! Can be used on paper, card, plastic, glass and rubber stamps. Paint is water-soluble an non-toxic. Easy to grip for older hands and make an ideal craft accessory for care home residents.
So easy to use -just fill the reservoir with either water or paint and paint away! Great for larger areas of colour as it ensures you get the same shade all the way through. Set contains one each of fine, medium and broad brush sizes. Especially recommended for older people or anyone with a dementia or weak grip as the handles are thicker to hold and you will achieve quick results. Can also be used for mouth and foot painting artists as no need to keep filling brush with paint. Perfect for use with our Meaningful Memories art books or Retro art books too. Art is a great way to relax the mind and can help relieve depression and anxiety.
This book outlines a framework for art therapy with older adults rooted in a belief in the autonomy and self-efficacy of older adults, including those with dementia or other diseases of later life. Relative to assisted living and dementia-care environments, it details case studies and ideas for using art therapy and encourages increased interactions between older adults in care homes.
