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4. Sculpting
Kneading, rolling and moulding a pliable material will tap in to your creativity while it exercises and strengthens the joints in your hands. A lump of clay can do the trick, or if you prefer a bit of structure and constraint, sign up for a pottery class: working with a pottery wheel takes some of the work out of the sculpting, and the process can be quite meditative.
Salt dough is a cheap and simple alternative for sculpting at home – essentially a mixture of flour, salt and water, you can throw it together in no time if you feel like making an ornament or two and giving your fingers a gentle workout.
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