Megan Holloway and Brandy White Materials Polymer Clay Hobby Lobby 12 pieces 1099 Ceramic Tool Hobby Lobby 277 Toothpicks Walmart 244 Elastic String Hobby Lobby 159 Motor UpgradeDowngrade ID: 233423
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Polymer Clay Canes
Megan Holloway and
Brandy
WhiteSlide2
Materials
Polymer Clay
Hobby Lobby12 pieces$10.99Ceramic ToolHobby Lobby$2.77ToothpicksWalmart$2.44Elastic StringHobby Lobby$1.59Slide3
Motor Upgrade/Downgrade
Skill
: StrengthBaseline: Knead both colors individually and flatten with hands.Downgrade: OT will knead clay for the client.Upgrade: OT will give client more clay to knead on their own.Slide4
Cognitive Upgrade/Downgrade
Skill
: Concept formationBaseline: Use two colors to make the “jelly roll” patterned cane.Downgrade: Knead two colors together, not following a pattern.Upgrade: Show client a premade cane, like the picture to the right, and have him/her duplicate the cane.Slide5
Population
Clients who would benefit from this activity in therapy:
ArthritisCarpal Tunnel SyndromeChildren with sensory processing issuesMostly females (ages 7+) enjoy making jewelry out of polymer clay.Slide6
Therapeutic Benefits
Psychosocial
Relaxing and rhythmic activitySatisfactory and meaningful occupationSense of competence and self-efficacy when finished successfullyRehabStrengthens muscles used for fine motor skillsImproves hand-eye coordinationQuote:“Several years ago, I fell and fractured by shoulder which meant a lot of therapy. Working with polymer clay has helped to strengthen my muscles and puts me in a zone where I’m concentrating and all cares are moot.” –June FredrickSlide7
Precautions
Ceramic tool blade and toothpicks are sharp.
Color from clay can rub off on hands, be careful not to touch clothing.Oven baking portion of this activity requires oven mitts and let the beads cool before stringing.Be cautious of clients who may be allergic to red dye. Slide8
Instructions
Pick two colors of polymer clay and one toothpick.
The ceramic tools will need to be shared.Knead the clay well or until it is soft. Flatten each color separately into approximately 3x5 in. rectangles.Place one color on top of another, folding the bottom layer over the top layer, creating a “lip”.Slide9
Instructions
Tightly roll the clay sheets together, making sure there are no air bubbles.
Next, use the ceramic tool to cut each end off to even the edges.Use the ceramic tool again to cut off the overlapping clay sheet. Smooth the top layer of clay to blend into the rest of the roll with your fingers.Cut cane into at least ¼ in. slices.Slide10
Instructions
Use your toothpick to pierce a hole through the clay bead.
Repeat step 10 for all following beads.Tie a knot on one end of string.Proceed by stringing all beads onto the string.Don’t tie a knot on the end, so we can bake them for you to keep!Slide11
Oven Baking Portion
If you were doing this activity in the clinic, string beads after baked in the oven
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Bake beads for 10 minutes.When removing beads, use oven mitts and let beads cool for 10 minutes.String beads onto elastic string and tie knot on both ends.Enjoy!Slide12
Resources
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
28SbYmRAufYhttp://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/classic-sculpey-iii-multi-pack-691485/http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=toothpick&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0https://www.google.com/search?q=polymer+clay+caneshttp://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-creative-art-therapy-muscle-shoulder-injury/6906/http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/beading-cord-elastic-586941/