Arts and Crafts

Most people think of kids when they hear the term "arts and crafts," but there are plenty of crafts that are suitable for all ages--including some that are specifically for adults. Whether you are looking to add some items to your art box, or get start-up materials for your next crafting project, the arts and crafts guides are a good place to start.

Choose a Craft

Beading When bead working, beads can be attached directly onto a fabric or used to create three-dimensional pieces. Bead work techniques include loom  and off-loom weaving, stringing, bead embroidery, bead knitting and crocheting.	Candle Making & Soap Making Create custom soaps and candles by choosing the moulds, scents, and decorating techniques that will make your work personal and unique.	Ceramics  Making your own ceramics can be a fun way to create pottery  and/or ceramic sculptures. You can even paint the finished product to add a snappy touch.	Sculpting  Sculpting can be done with a variety of materials but clay, metal, wood, and stone are the commonly used mediums. Specialised sculpting tools are available, but not recommended for children's use.	Painting All art provides a great outlet to creativity, and painting definitely offers a wide variety of styles, mediums, and crafts from which to choose.

Drawing Drawing is one of the most basic and popular art forms out there. Common instruments include graphite pencils,  pen and ink,  coloured pencils,  and charcoal.	Florals & Wreaths Wreaths and flowers are beautiful ways to decorate a room or a garden. Read the florals and wreaths guide to find out more about wreath making, garlands, corsages, bouquets, and flower arranging.	Glass Art Glass art includes stained glass, working glass in a torch flame (lamp working), glass bead making, glass casting, glass fusing, and, most notably, glass blowing. Not suitable for children.	Kids' Crafts Art is more fun for kids when it is specifically geared towards their age range and interests. Get your kid more involved in art by choosing some crafts just for them.	Knitting & Crocheting Yarn  can be used to create wearable pieces, artwork, and decorations. In order to get started in one of these crafts you may want to get a beginner's knit kit  or a "How to Crochet" manual.

Metalworking  Metalworking can refer to many practices but when it comes to arts and crafts, it refers mostly to sculpture and jewellery making.	Scrapbooking Scrapbooking is a way of combining photographs, printed media, and memorabilia to preserve memories. These items are often arranged in a book or album called a scrapbook.	Jewellery Making & Macramé Jewellery making can range from bead work, to metalwork, string weaving, and moulding--anything that results in wearable or displayable jewellery.	Sewing & Quilting Sewing is a way of attaching fabrics together with needle  and thread to create a larger, more decorative piece. Quilting uses the same technique (specifically with the intention of creating quilts).	Wood Carving  Woodworking is the process of building, making, or carving something using wood.  Woodwork includes structures, sculptures, jewellery and furniture. It is not a suitable craft for children.

 Special Occasion Crafts

Hanukkah Crafts	Christmas Crafts	Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids	Halloween Crafts

You may want to check out the Holiday and Seasonal Crafts Guide if you don't find what you are looking for here. 

 Related Guides & Products

Arts and Crafts Resource Page	Craft Kits for Kids	Gifts for Artistic People	Easels	Pottery Wheels

 External Links

• Wikipedia.org: Browse the history, materials, and how-to's of your favourite craft.