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Woodcarving

Woodcarving is the act of creating figures or designs in wood by cutting or chiseling. Woodcarving is both a hobby and an art form. Some carving is performed on machines with cutters mounted on high-speed spindles. More »

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Applique

Applique, ap lih KAY, is a decorative process used in sewing and dressmaking. It consists of... More >>

Basket making

Basket making, or basketry, is a popular handicraft. Many people enjoy basket making as a hobby.... More >>

Batik

Batik, buh TEEK or BAT ihk, is a method of applying colored designs to fabric. The word and the... More >>

Beadwork

Beadwork is the craft of making or decorating objects with beads. It is used to create such... More >>

Braiding

Braiding is one of the simplest methods of interlacing yarn or other fibers. A person using this... More >>

Carpentry

Carpentry is the building and repairing of structures. It involves all types of work done by... More >>

Carving

Carving is the art of cutting figures, ornaments, or decorative objects by hand from such... More >>

Country crafts

Country crafts is a term used in Ireland and the United Kingdom to describe old, traditional... More >>

Crewel

Crewel, also called crewelwork, is a form of embroidery done with woolen yarn. Most crewel has... More >>

Crochet

Crochet, kroh SHAY, is a type of needlework that uses a hooked needle to pull a thread into... More >>

Decoupage

Decoupage, day koo PAHZH, is the art of using paper cutouts to decorate furniture and such... More >>

Embossing

Embossing, ehm BAWS ihng, is a process in which a raised design is stamped or pressed on such... More >>

Embroidery

Embroidery is the art of stitching decorations on a fabric or similar material with a needle and... More >>

Florist

Florist is a merchant who sells cut flowers and pot plants. A florist may also sell plant bulbs... More >>

Handicraft

Handicraft, also called handcraft, refers to the creation of objects by hand. The range of... More >>


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