Looking to take up a new craft hobby? Craft hobbies come in all shapes and forms. Below are just a few unique options that could be worth exploring if you’re looking for a new way to test your craft skills.
Stickmaking
As kids, many of us no doubt collected sticks and pretended to use them as canes. Why not continue this childhood passion as an adult by getting into stickmaking? This involves foraging for sticks, taking them home and carving them into ornate walking sticks. A carving knife and some sandpaper may be all you need to get into this craft. You can also buy various accessories and materials to use as handles and grips, from metal ferrules to deer horns.
Guitar lutherie
Guitar lutherie is a form of woodworking that involves crafting guitars. If you’re a guitarist, this could be a very fun and rewarding craft hobby to get into. It’s possible to get a formal guitar luthier education at Guitar Craft Academy and other specialist schools, or you can teach yourself how to make guitars using online videos and guides. You can buy various hardware like nuts, bridge pins and scratch plates online.
Beer brewing
Homebrewing your own beer could be a fun craft to get into if you love beer. As listed here on The Spruce Eats, there are numerous beer brewing kits you can buy to get a taste for beer brewing. Alternatively, you can buy all your own kit and ingredients to fully customize your own beer.
Model train crafting
For those who love craft modelling and trains, model train crafting is the perfect hobby to get into. It is a craft hobby that has a passionate following – just look online to see some of the amazing model trains and railways that people have created. Begin by buying a starter set and then start to experiment from here.
Glassblowing
Making glass ornaments is a unique skill that could be fun to get into – whether you plan to do it as a hobby or turn it into a career. To get into glassblowing, it’s advised that you take a beginner-level course to learn fundamental techniques and safety procedures. From here, you can build up the skills and confidence to create your own glassware and try new techniques and styles. Setting up a home studio will be expensive, so you may need to find a local studio to practise this craft.
Leathercraft
Leathercrafting could be an easier craft to get into. You can start with small leather creations like keychains and simple wallets, and build up to jackets and boots. You’ll find many leathercrafting tutorials online, as well as leathercrafting kits that have all the basic tools, such as a utility knife and stitching irons.
Blacksmithing
Blacksmithing is an old craft skill that is dying out – partly because it’s not an easy hobby to do at home. However, it could be very rewarding to get into if you like metalwork and can find a blacksmith to practise with. Many professional blacksmiths do classes and take on apprenticeships. See if you can find any classes or courses in your area.
