Artist Supplies for People With Arthritis
Being diagnosed with arthritis can seem like the final nail in the coffin for your crafting and art. Don't be discouraged, there are hundreds of adaptive products out there that can help you with all kinds of crafting from knitting to painting.
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Needle Work Supplies
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Ergonomic needles are available for needle workers with arthritis or other hand and wrist issues. These needles are designed so that the material and the shape provide more comfort and mobility for the user. Needles are made in both plastic and bamboo in several shapes and sizes. Another option for knitters is knitting machines like the Knifty Knitter. These machines can take much of the work out.
Painting Supplies
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Robert Simmons Expressions paint brushes have a balanced design that helps painters reduce hand and wrist pain. Another technique that is used by many painters with arthritis is cutting a tennis ball to fit over the end of the paint brush. The tennis ball provides a larger grip and is tolerated better than painting with a normal brush.
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Jewelry Making Supplies
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Jewelry making is a challenge but can be conquered. Heated arthritis gloves are a big start, they can making managing beads and findings much easier. Also changing to different gauge wire can be helpful. Try wire that is easy enough to be bent by hand.
Scrapbooking Supplies
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Scrapbooking is one of the biggest challenges for people with arthritis. The Cricut is a new scrapbooking tool that will replace hand punching shapes and letters. Ergonomic chairs are a way to relieve the pain of your shoulders and back. Scissors with cushioned handles are helpful with arthritis patients.
Clay Working Supplies
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As with other areas ergonomic sculpting tools are available to provide easier use of tools. Along with the tennis ball idea for paint brushes, cloth wrapped around the handle can provide a bigger gripping surface along with a cushioned grip.
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