I love to draw, paint, and create. I don't like the "cutesy grandma" crafts like needlepoint and crochet. I like to be unique and allow myself to take whatever it is that I'm doing and turn it into my own thing. I've done a lot of mosaics and jewelry, and now I'm bored with it. Any help?
2007-04-26 19:02:55 · 17 answers · asked by munkees81 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Polymer clay. You're really only limited by your imagination with this stuff!!!!!! Knitting is also the new "hot" thing. Check out Knitty Gritty on DIY network. Pretty cool stuff . Teaching yourself isn't as hard as you might think.
2007-04-27 02:04:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ee 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd like suggest taking another look at crochet ... "cutesy grandma" is just one chapter of this amazing art form!
There are people who crochet stunning works with wire -- from sculptures to jewelry! And equally, there are people who create amazing works with thread and/or yarn to make sculptures and more!
As far as all the fiber arts go, consider this: crochet is the only remaining fiber art that must be ENTIRELY MADE by HAND! ( This means that they've yet to create a machine that can reproduce it! ) Why? Because in any place in your work you can: change hooks, fiber, stitch, direction or dimension! Talk about liberating!
Visit my website and you'll find over 100 types & techniques of crochet listed -- and they're not all "grandma's" either! (I'd like to recommend you check out the "freeform" technique; this technique is one of the most "liberating" of them all!)
... but then again, if interior designer Marcel Wanders can create a beautiful crocheted chair using "grandmas" crochet technique and sell it for $40,000 (sold it Beyonce & Jay Z), then perhaps learning Grandma's technique is a good idea too. :)
I hope this helps,
~Dee Stanziano
Certified Crochet Teacher
2007-04-27 16:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by crochetwithdee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried altered items and scrapbooking. I am an art teacher and have similar interests and i have found scrapbooking to be an awesome and rewarding outlet. There are so many thing you can do not just on paper with photos too. I have done several really neat altered clipboards, Christmas ornaments, paint can, picture frames, etc.
Maybe this will help!
2007-04-27 18:33:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about woodburning or maybe work on a long term project like a dollhouse? Or how about making cool digital art with Corel Painter X (Free 10-day trial download at their website).
Check out http://www.etsy.com for some cool ideas too.
2007-04-27 02:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U can use recycled paper or materials to paste them on paper making pictures of things its quite fun and interesting plus it saves the earth too! Just give it a try it will be fun trust me
2007-04-27 02:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by sxxzxxs 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about sculpting with clay or carving wood or blowing glass? Ya know, you might be able to make some bucks by painting murals or something on/ in peoples houses.
2007-04-27 02:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by Just Jane 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basketweaving
2007-04-27 02:05:36 · answer #7 · answered by mamacass0304 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Graffiti
2007-04-27 02:11:38 · answer #8 · answered by Brad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray
2007-04-27 02:06:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried air brushing or maybe even trying to pain like the guy at www.moonshineart.com.
2007-04-27 02:06:31 · answer #10 · answered by M00ND0CT0R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋