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Clay Wind Chimes

A Craft Project for Seniors

Hello,

I am an artist currently working with adults with Alzheimer’s.

I'd like to do a wind chime project with them involving non-toxic, air dry clay forms.

Any recommendation regarding what type of clay may sound best? I'd be happy with something we can cook up together, or purchase ready to use.

Thanks so much for your time!

Kim


What a great craft project idea!

Wind chimes are fun, whimsical and the shapes don't have to be perfect.

I would recommend Amaco Self-Hardening Porcelain Clay. It's non-toxic and air dries to a porcelain-like translucent finish in 24 hours. It can be painted with acrylics or oil paints.

If you’re looking for other project ideas, you may find some in this article on Age Appropriate Crafts for Seniors (or those with limited dexterity) or in this article of ideas submitted by readers who also work with seniors.


Wonderful! Thank you so much for all the info :)

Kim


Note to my other readers: Kim is a well-known New Hampshire artist.

She accepts commissions to paint portraits of people and/or their homes. You can see some of her work in her online gallery here.

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