does anyone want any hints on crafting? I love to read about new crafts. do you have any you want to share?

Answer 1

You have to check out

http://craftster.org

This place is addictive!!!!!! You'll find a gazillion ideas here.

Answer 2

My craft is knitting. Again, not new, but that's my craft.

#1, don't start something above your level. For example, the first project you should do is a scarf. Why? You need to learn how to cast on, and you need to learn how to do a knit stitch. Don't use a pattern stitch, don't get fancy, just do a scarf in a straight knit. Do a project that you need to learn no more than 2 things in that project, and be very familiar with everything other than those 2 new things. So what if you make 5 scarves before you move on to another type of project? There are a lot of organizations that accept donations of winter clothes.

#2, don't promise something to too many people. Sure, if you want to make something for someone, then schedule it. However, don't tell them you will have it done by a certain date unless you either plan ahead and say, "This date is the latest I will start it" and know how long it takes to do.

#3, don't worry about never making something for yourself. I started knitting this past January after football season was winding down, and have done 45 projects in the past 9 months. I have 2 that are mine. However, I have made things for family, friends, and charity, and did it while watching TV. So it's not like I never got anything done because I would have watched TV during that time anyway, this way I just got other things done while I did it.

#4, see Rule #1. I cannot stress enough how frustrating something can be if you get in over your head. You spend way too much time on it, it comes out all wrong, and you are not happy with it. Do that enough, and you will hate knitting, or any other craft. And it's not that you hate it because you aren't any good at it, even though that is what you will say, it's because you simply tried to learn it too fast and got in over your head. Take your time. Yarn crafts when done well will last for decades or more. Just know your limitations, and work SLOWLY to expand those limitations. Somewhere in your town, or a nearby town, there is an 8 year old girl who would love a purple scarf. There is nothing wrong with staying simple for another week or even a month to get very comfortable with what you are doing.

Answer 3

Things I've figured out in the previous decade:

If I want to mark-off a cross-stitch chart as I stitch, it's best to (a) use a laser printer to prevent accidental ink bleeding and (b) use plastic-type pencil leads for the marking [yes, they are available in different colors] because they don't smudge like regular pencils and they don't have fumes like markers.

Butcher paper holds up better than regular paper for outdoor origami display.

Black mono-filament shows up well for basting and doesn't leave awful fuzz when removed, as regular thread (even silk!) often does.

Hide your good scissors and keep cheap scissors in multiple places where they're easy to find.

Bulk quantities of slick advertisements from discard bins are *excellent* for modular origami and tea-paper folding. Secondary patterns develop from the repetitions.

Newspaper bundle twine may be knit into scrub cloths if you're really bored. It will hold up to *hard* scrubbing. Knot on new pieces with each and every row of the standard diagonal pattern. The knotted fringe from all the wee scraps of twine becomes a "design feature".

When crocheting plastic, use talc or corn starch to make the plastic less sticky and the process less of a strain to ones wrists. Wrist stress can = Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

Crafts that weren't fashionable ten years ago in the USA: modular origami, omiyage, money-folding, temari, metal crochet.

Answer 4

My craft is not new, it might even be the oldest craft on earth.
Knots.
But it can be new for you, so have a look at my site and contact me if you want more links or information.
http://knopen.ismijnhobby.nl/

PS, this is an information site only, I do not get any money out of it, it just costs me.

Answer 5

My hobbies include making art and/or utilitarian items out of recycled junk ~ and honestly, I usually just wait for the inspiration to hit me.

Since I'm a pretty frugal type of person, I generally don't go for contrived projects but like to come up with something all on my own, using a bare minimal of supplies.

Here are three projects that are inexpensive to make but completely one-of-a-kind.

Answer 6

I make jewelry/ small vessels. My favorite tip is using non latex white out as a stop flow for solder. The fumes are a bit on the toxic side (that's what ventilation is for), but it's so much easier and less messy than yellow ochre (a common alternative).

Answer 7

There are interesting crafts in www.hitentertainment.com/artattack
you'll find loads of cool things to do.Have fun!!!

Answer 8

have you ever made "God's eyes"? they are great exciting to make and somewhat effortless to assessment, too. All you elect are popsicle sticks and yarn. Or attempt scrap reserving, portray pots or bowls. i myself savor doing crafts, too and those have been somewhat exciting for me. desire this facilitates! savor spring smash! =)