Handmade crafts & tutorials
Handmade crafts, explained step by step
Tutorials, materials guides and finished pieces for paper art, sewing, clay and more, written for people who like making things with their hands.
Browse by craft
- 3 guides Paper Art Paper-cut shadow boxes, layered 3D pictures and other cut-paper work.
- 1 guide Sewing & Textiles Hand stitching, fabric projects and simple sewn goods.
- 1 guide Clay & Ceramics Air-dry and polymer clay, from first pinch pots to finished pieces.
- 1 guide Workshop Tips Tools, photography and habits that help any maker.
Latest guides
Clay & Ceramics
Air-dry clay for beginners: tools and first projects
What you need to start with air-dry clay, how to dry and seal pieces, and four easy first projects.
Paper ArtBest paper and glue for 3D layered paper art
How paper weight, finish and adhesive type affect cutting, shadows and longevity in paper-cut shadow boxes.
Sewing & TextilesFive hand stitches every maker should know
Running stitch, backstitch, whip stitch, blanket stitch and slip stitch: what each does and when to use it.
Paper art palette ideas
Light at the back, dark in front. Three layer palettes for a paper-cut shadow box. See the tutorial.