I want to learn a unique craft, any ideas?
I already knit, paint and quilt, but don’t find them rewarding. I would like to learn something that is sorta unique, or even historical that not many people do anymore…….. any ideas?
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A neat craft is spinning yarn. Start with some raw or died wool, and a drop spindle for a cheap beginning. You can buy a spinning wheel for around $300. Have fun!
Well you can do iron working, you know those people who make the lovely wrought iron doors and lovely gates. You could also try boat building, not too many folks do that but if you’re good, you sure do have a nice product when you’re finished…
Or, OOOO, I know cause I want to do this myself actually – glass blowing. Seriously. There’s a guy in Seattle, wears an eyepatch, and he is amazing.
Wicker Basketry!
They are fun to use around the house and great as gifts!!
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glass blowing?
I know this is close to knitting and quilting, but sewing is such a rewarding craft, mainly because it is a lost art!! Not only is it rewarding, but it can also make you some extra money…. you could start your own alteration business!! Good luck!
If you want something interesting, why not try paper-modeling: http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/ This site may help you answer any questions. Good luck!
Why not try bearmaking? You can find some wonderful online classes available here:
http://www.niokabears.com
Quilling is fun. You can use your completed projects on greeting cards, gift cards, or mount and frame them for display.
My mom is the same way, she is outstanding at every craft ever. She has recently taken up spinning, and is loving it. She has enjoyed experiementing with different fibers, dyes, and novelty yarns. My whole life I have heard her say that she would love to take up tatting, which is rarely done any more.
atc cards, plushie making (ugly dolls, look them up) check out craftster.org for the best inspiration.
Spinning is really fun, and you don’t even need to invest in a spinning wheel at first. You could use a drop spindle, which you can get for anywhere from $20 to $50. You could even get a kit to make one with a cd!
Or, how about beading? Making critters, or even complex 3-d creations with beads and wire. Or you could try knitting and crocheting with wire.
Or, here’s something I really enjoy. I make scenes with the popular Blythe dolls (very detailed scenes!) and photograph them. You could even sell the photograph. Gina Garan sells prints of blythe for $100. You could even sew and knit clothes for them.
Try locker hooking. It’s done with a crochet hook that has an eye at the other end. It kind of looks like a hooked rug. You can use fabric strips, yarn or anything else you can think of.
Check google for more info.
deanna
Perhaps you might look beyond what seems so boring to you, but of a vital need to someone else. For example, your quilting and knitting talents are desparately needed to help children in crisis. Once you discover how the talents you already possess are vital, you may not feel the need to look elsewhere. organizations such as Project Linus and ABC quilts, and most any hospital for that matter, are always in need of what you can produce with your hands. Find a need and meet it! Hope this helps. xox