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This subreddit is for sharing your own images, tutorials, tips, and questions on all things craft related! Before posting please follow these rules:

1.) Be kind and remember the human. Comments that dismiss or insult other users or the craft they share, will be removed. Constructive criticism is greatly encouraged, but remember the constructive part. Comments on a user's appearance, especially those of a sexual nature, creepy, gross or any comments that are similar to that, will be removed and the user banned from this subreddit.

2.) Do not post shop, social media, or self-promotion info/links (i.e. etsy, social media, a shop's facebook, youtube channel, sites selling crafts, sites selling a product, or sites asking for followers/donations/votes) outside of the monthly shop thread. Not as a post, in a comment, or in the description. You will be marked as spam and possibly banned. BUT you may use the flair next to your username to advertise your shop.** This includes posts that have affiliate links to buy items. They will be removed and marked as spam. See the list below as to where you can submit those types of posts.

3.) Blog posts/articles are no longer allowed unless you are posting a free tutorial directly on your site. If you'd like to share pictures of something you've made, you must use an image hosting site (imgur, flickr, etc.), not your blog/personal site/social media etc.

4.) Please limit posting to only one post every 24 hours. Either compile an album on a picture hosting site or post subsequent pictures in the comment section. More than one post a day will be subject to removal.

5.) Video links are not allowed as their own post. Either post a picture of your finished craft and link a tutorial in the comments or post a short clip (under 60 seconds) on an image-sharing site or reddit itself. Short clips are still subject to the no self-promotion rule.

6.) Any poster that is considered "low effort" will be removed. Our subreddit is starting to crack down on low effort posts. When we say low effort, we mean users that only post their own links, only post social media video content, and/or people that do not leave comments or interact in another way with subreddits. It looks as if you post the same link 10+ times to a variety of subreddits with no other interaction. This is behavior of a spammer. If you continue to post like this, you will be banned from the subreddit.

7.) Memes, comics, and similar type of posts are only allowed on Mondays with the 'Meme Monday' tag.

8.) Keep all craft adjacent chat in the 'Craft Adjacent Chat' weekly post.

9.) Surveys are allowed in the monthly shop thread; not as a separate post.

10.) Tag your post with the appropriate flair. Due to a number of users wanting to filter out certain types of crafts, please tag your post with the appropriate flair so that posts don't receive unnecessary reports or automatic removals by AutoMod.

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Homemade pipe and tobacco pouch

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2024/11/04
07:11 UTC

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Cutting and sewing knitwork?

Hi all!

So im in a bit of a funny situation, I bought myself a knit scarf with upside down crosses and send a pic of it to my mum because she was curious what i bought. except i made sure to position the scarf in a way to seem as if the crosses are the right wayround as she is christian and i didnt want a lecture about god and blasphemy. in an unexpected turn of events she really liked the scarf and wants me to get her one too...

so can someone tell me,

is there a way to cut the scaft and sew it back together without it falling apart? (i want to flip the corsses). i have a sewing machine as i do sew but ive never worked with knit wear or have never knit myself. the scarf is made of thin yarn, quite tight toegther and seems to be a tube thats knit together at the ends.

thanks in advace!

2 Comments
2024/11/04
07:01 UTC

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Sheepskin scrap ideas

So, I got given a massive bag of sheepskin scraps/cut-offs, mainly because I didn't want then thrown away because I feel like they'd make really cool crafts... except I'm not entirely sure what I'd make out of them except a multicoloured bed for the cats 🤣 does anyone have any ideas/suggestions?

The cut-offs are quite small (about hand sized with some that are long strips too) and are mainly black white and brown in colour

4 Comments
2024/11/04
04:21 UTC

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Looking for Advice on Making a Giant Metal D20

I’d love to give my brother a giant, heavy metal D20 as a Christmas gift. I’ve looked at buying one, but the ones that I've found are either way too expensive, not big enough, not heavy enough, or just don’t have the impact I’m looking for. So, I figured I could always try making it myself.

The Plan:
I want this D20 to have a diameter of around 3 inches, and after running some numbers, I’m estimating the weight to be ~5-6 lbs (since lead is around 0.41 lbs per cubic inch and a 3 inch sphere has a volume of 14.14 cubic inches). Lead seems like a good choice because it’s relatively affordable, super heavy, and easy to melt. Unfortunately lead is very soft, meaning it scratches and dents very easily. This D20 would primarily be a display piece, but it would be ideal if it could survive an occasional roll without getting destroyed.

My Questions:

  1. Resin Coating – Would a thick layer of resin (1/8–1/4 inch) be strong enough to handle the weight and impact of rolling this die occasionally?
  2. Metal Shell – Is there a budget-friendly way to create a more durable outer shell from another metal, then fill it with lead to give it that satisfying heft?
  3. Alternative Solutions – Are there other materials or methods that would combine durability and weight without breaking the bank? Some sort of combo with metal and resin? Something else entirely?

Worst case, I’ll just go with lead and let him know it’s strictly a display piece, or worst case buy something online. But if anyone has ideas for making this more resilient, I’d love to hear them! Thanks in advance!

1 Comment
2024/11/04
03:42 UTC

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Glow in the dark project

I'd like to make certian buttons on this remote glow in the dark (volume buttons, back button, home, and the directional buttons) anyone have any suggestions on glow in the dark paints that won't wash off?

7 Comments
2024/11/04
02:38 UTC

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How to "glue" candles to wood?

Hi there!

I would like to have some younger kids over this year so we could do advent deco together. While we can fix small figurines and balls with glue to the tabletts or boards I would not know how to stop candles from falling over. I gave hot glue a try... but - well - nope.

Any ideas here please? Thank you so much

7 Comments
2024/11/04
02:36 UTC

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Paint markers and shrink plastic

I recently bought some Arteza paint markers and wanted to use them on my Grafix clear printable shrink plastic. I now know that stuff won’t shrink perfectly clear, which is fine. My problem is getting the paint marker to stick. All the videos I watch make it look so easy, but mine was all streaky and not well covered. What am I doing wrong? Do I just need a different type of shrink plastic?

3 Comments
2024/11/04
02:25 UTC

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Some of my alien cake earrings✨

1 Comment
2024/11/04
00:52 UTC

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Tips on using a cheap paper marbling kit on fabric?

I’m doing some onsies for a friend but am nervous. I read to get it wet, add the powder and let it dry but with out the back and front of the fabric touching. What else should I know or is it just a bad idea?

1 Comment
2024/11/04
01:02 UTC

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How to seal or lock these keychains?!

Hi, I bought these keychain photo inserts but the back keeps popping off. I tried using a small amount of super glue but it leaks through the photo and I can’t think of anything to seal it without leaving a mark. Any suggestions? Also this photo is from google I’m just using it for a demo.

3 Comments
2024/11/04
00:33 UTC

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How the hell do i make a paper mache mask??

Okay so, i want to do a cosplay of a character i wrote up, and said character wears a masquerade mask (along with other things too). I want to know how the hell do i mold one to fit my face, the materials that i need (other than the paper, paint, paste) to make it look nice.

I wanted to ask in r/papermache, but i realized that theres not alot of people online, and im off to get the materials soon.

Literally ANY help would be greatly appreciated, and thank you all in advance.

10 Comments
2024/11/03
23:10 UTC

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Glow in the Dark Sign

Hi, first-time-poster here!

I want to make a glow in the dark sign that we can stick on the balcony outside our house as part of our decorations.

The plan was to write on a clear sheet of plastic and stick it to the inside of the glass balcony.

My questions are:

  1. What paint/marker should I use. Marker preferred since I'll have someone not used to writing in paint making the sign. Also would like it to ve legible during the day.
  2. Do I need to have a uv backlight or something similar so it stays glowing.

I am happy to organise a light that keeps it lit when we need it. Doesn't need to stay on all night. Also, the house is decorated with warm white lights as part of the decorations. Would that make it difficult to see the sign at night?

Thanks for any helps/tips on advance!

0 Comments
2024/11/03
23:09 UTC

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Iron-on outlines to color in on fabric?

Any recommendations for iron-on transfers for fabric that can be colored in with fabric markers after? Like a DIY coloring book page (black outline only) that I could transfer to fabric and kids could color in. I’ve considered embroidery transfers, but those outlines wash off, and I want the outlines to stay.

I have access to a Cricut, but haven’t ever used one and would prefer to order something premade.

Thanks!

0 Comments
2024/11/03
22:17 UTC

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Tassel braid/suede/leather help please! Anyone know how to wrap this part around and secure this to the tassel?

4 Comments
2024/11/03
22:14 UTC

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Looking for a crafts supply but not sure the name

Long story short, when I was in high school I had an art class and we had a project where we used these smaller blocks (maybe 6"x9"?) made out wood and then clay or some kind of material that you would chisel/scrape away on top of it to make an impression.

Can somebody tell me what this is called? Thank you in advance!

7 Comments
2024/11/03
21:26 UTC

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Patchwork Uggs

Saw someone on TikTok do this last winter and decided to make my own! Still adding patches as I find them :)

3 Comments
2024/11/03
21:15 UTC

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Is it possible to wash out fabric paint out of jeans?

Hello, i have a pair of jeans that i had painted on a couple months ago and looking at them now i regret it with my heart and soul.

I have dark blue jeans with pearl white fabric paint set on them with an iron. The back of the bottle shows a 40°C/104°F picture. To my luck the paint seems to have faded a bit by itself.

What do i do and will the suggested methods completely remove the paint of them?

0 Comments
2024/11/03
20:29 UTC

193

My new Ringneck Parrot. This time it's green

5 Comments
2024/11/03
20:26 UTC

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I need craft ideas

I’ve had these galvanized metal “icons” from the dollar tree for years(I had thought I could make something cool and bought a bunch then forgot about them). They need to made into something or donated so, any ideas? They are around 4-6 in in height and width.

3 Comments
2024/11/03
20:11 UTC

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Adult family crafts

Please share any adult craft ideas. Things that could possibly be purchased in complete kits and/or completed in 3-4 hours or atleast in one sitting.

More details...

About 5 years ago I decided to make our small family (6 adults) Thanksgiving into what I now call craftsgiving. I enjoyed the idea of everyone being able to sit and talk but also be doing something. It definitely spurs on laughing and different topics so you don't default back to the same things all the time.

For the most part it's been good. I suppose they aren't really always crafts but atleast it's hands on stuff. I have tried to do something different every year with varying degrees of success. Legos was everyone's favorite but that can get expensive and we have done it twice. We did wood model sets and while my husband and I enjoyed that one. Not everyone else did ( some people broke a lot of pieces) gingerbread houses went good. We really liked these metal bug sculpture kits we did despite the horrible instructions and weirdly missing or changed components they provided...but it was funny.

I'm just having a hard time finding or thinking of an activity for this year. Everyone's abilities are very different. We have one person that is not very hands and definitely more academic than creative (she wants to be moreso ) and the other end is people with art degrees. So I try to pick more casual or things with solid instructions so everyone can enjoy.

Any ideas would be great, thanks!

43 Comments
2024/11/03
19:44 UTC

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Making my first 3-D card

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2024/11/03
19:34 UTC

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Is polyfilla / spackle good for sculptures?

I'm making a cake shaped table/sculpture and I've got the cardboard base for it done, I'm just not sure what to use to finish it, I've seen spackle used in making fake cakes online and I learnt a bit but I'm unsure if it would actually be any good since I have no experience with it.

Does anyone have any advice I'm desperate

0 Comments
2024/11/03
19:19 UTC

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Tiny puppy stud earrings I made.

6 Comments
2024/11/03
18:35 UTC

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