Usually, needlework is associated with an ancient craft, so many are in no hurry to find out what types of it exist. However, needlework is a way to emphasize your individuality, to stand out from the crowd.
Everyone is able to create, just not everyone finds the time and inspiration.
Needlework can be not only a hobby, but also a way to attract attention, perhaps even become a source of income.
There are so many varieties of needlework today that anyone can choose something suitable for themselves.
10. Carving
Carving in translation means "carving". And it does not matter for what: bones, wood, ice or stones. Now, when they say this word, for some reason they associate it only with fruit carvings (the ability to make any holiday table unforgettable and beautiful!)
This craft is very ancient, it came from the East and became popular in Europe. In 2003, the “Academy” appeared in Russia
Carving ”, where everyone can sign up to master the craft. After training, you can get a certificate and find an appropriate job.
9. Amigurumi
Amigurumi is a great way to fill your home with wonderful toys, use them as gifts for children, or just enjoy the process. Knitting toys came up with the Japanese, translated from Japanese, the craft amigurumi means "knitted-wrapped."
Using amigurumi, you can create wonderful little animals, little people, or inanimate objects - for example, household appliances, food, etc.
Each knitted toy cannot be called amigurumi, the craft has its own characteristics - things are knitted in a circle, starting with a ring consisting of six columns.
8. Soap making
Besides the fact that such a hobby as soap making is a great opportunity to make a beautiful soap that you can give to relatives and friends, but also enjoy swimming and even make money on your hobby!
The choice of ingredients, the selection of patterns, colors - this is truly a creative process. Making soap at home is also useful because you can choose which ingredients are right for your skin type.
Fragrant pieces of soap will not leave anyone indifferent, so if you want to make an unforgettable gift - give handmade soap!
7. Ganutel
In order to master a craft called ganutel, very little is required - wires and silk threads.
The essence of the work is that a thread is wound in a special way on a spring wire. Amazing flowers are made from the shapes of the droplets that are obtained, they are used to create accessories - for example, earrings, hair pins, etc.
On the island of Malta, flowers are still being created to decorate monasteries. On the island organized courses on this craft, which are taught by the best craftsmen from all over the country.
6. Kansashi
Kanzashi is the jewelry of Japanese women - hairpins decorated with silk flowers.
The craft appeared in 1700. By the way the woman’s hair was decorated, one could find out about her status. For example, jewelry abounded that a woman was not yet married, while married women no longer wore such a large number of hairpins.
Anyone can master the kanzashi technique, and it includes what can be purchased at the nearest store - satin ribbons, glue and hair clips. In addition to pins, having mastered the craft, you can create wedding bouquets or flowers to decorate your home.
5. Lampwork
Lampwork is work with glass in the flame of a burner. For work, special conditions are required - a place is necessary where there is good ventilation, in the summer it is advisable to tinker in the fresh air.
It is also necessary to stock up with all the necessary materials - a ceramic blanket, steel knitting needles (molten glass is wound around them), a propane burner, etc.
Having mastered the amazing technique, you can create fragile and elegant glass pendants, beads and even caskets!
If you are not sure that you will learn the technique yourself, but you really like this type of craft, sign up for lampwork courses.
4. Scrapbooking
You probably saw beautiful unusual postcards? If you ever thought about creating them and feel that you can make beautiful things - why not try it ?!
Scrapbooking is a type of hobby that is perfect for romantic and dreamy people. It’s also a great way to keep your kids busy. You can create cards with the whole family - how many positive and joyful impressions!
Do not tackle the difficult, start small. For example, create a simple postcard to a loved one from improvised materials: buttons, beads, satin ribbons, etc. And if you understand that your hobby captures you, you can continue to master the technique.
3. Patchwork
Patchwork is a patchwork that was popular with our grandmothers. Previously, they did not buy new blankets, but sewed them from pieces of materials. They simply stitched together, and a product appeared that could be covered.
Today, you can create unique things, the main feature of the craft is pieces of fabric of different colors, sometimes material.
A patchwork is not necessarily a blanket, from pieces of fabric you can create potholders, bags, pillows, etc. It all depends on your imagination.
2. Quilling
To master a craft such as quilling requires only colored paper! The essence of the work is to create three-dimensional images from twisted paper strips.
It does not require great talent, the technique takes a little time, and paper can always be purchased. Suitable for all ages, and needlework with your children is only a joy!
Paper rolling appeared in Europe in the XV – XVI centuries, and was considered high art. Thanks to quilling, you can create unique greeting cards, panels or three-dimensional figures.
1. Decoupage
Thanks to this technique, you can do something special and bring something fresh and interesting to your interior.
Decoupage is the implantation of an image on a surface - plastic, glass, leather, etc. Before application, a surface is necessarily prepared - a tree, for example, is primed and sanded, leather products are degreased with alcohol, etc.
In order to keep the pattern, it is usually varnished. So many things in the house can find a new life and their uniqueness.