Making something beautiful with your own hands is one of the most intensely satisfying things a human can do. Becoming absorbed in a personal craft project and exercising your creativity is good for your happiness and well-being, especially in the fast-paced and trying times we live in.
Reddit users havenโt been idle while they practice social distancing. Instead, they have been showcasing their masterpieces on Reddit threads dedicated to handmade crafts. Weโre sure youโll admire the mastery and skill that went into each piece and enjoy them as much as we did. Read on to see 45 of the most exquisite designs we found.
Octopus Candle Holder
This gorgeous and unusual candleholder was made in the traditional way โ hand-sculpted from clay, painted, and finally loaded into a kiln for glaze firing. But just look at the detail on those tentacles.
Clay Pokรฉmon
This resourceful Redditor didnโt get the Pokรฉmon figurine they were hoping for when they opened the box, so they just sculped their own from polymer clay. The result looks just like the real thing.
Teeny Snow Leopard
This teeny-tiny snow leopard was handmade from porcelain. The porcelain was skillfully shaped into a tiny cat, then fired and glazed. It has a cobalt glaze for the spots, then the final firing is a luster firing where the gold color was added. Itโs so cute!
Embroidered Pendants
The painstakingly detailed flowers in these little pendants are hand-embroidered with colored cotton โ itโs clear that this craftsperson is very talented and has very good eyesight to be able to create such tiny, delicate stitches.
iPhone Artwork
This piece of art was created by disassembling an old iPhone and rearranging it in a frame so that all the inner mechanics are on display. Itโs an interesting way to repurpose an old phone thatโs both visually appealing and conceptual.
A Fairy Village
We love how this delightful piece was incorporated into an existing tree. The artist used Scalpy polymer clay for the doors, mushrooms, and windowsills, then the window panes were filled in with hot glue. Stumbling upon this cute little fairy house in the woods is enough to awaken anyoneโs inner child!
Whimsical Unicorns
These beautiful unicorns were hand-sculpted with polymer clay. The โhairโ in the unicornsโ tails and manes was made by pushing the clay through a garlic press. This created โstrandsโ that look just like hair.
Stained Glass Irises
How beautiful is this? โYou can definitely do stained glass at home and you donโt need a studio for it at all. The only thing that gets a little messy is the grinding or if you use a cutting saw,โ the creator of this piece wrote.
Origami Octopus
Reddit user Sarjigami created this delightful origami octopus by carefully folding a single piece of paper. The word Origami comes from the Japanese words โoru,โ which means to fold, and โkamiโ which means paper.
Acorns in Resin
These acorns were collected in the fall and placed in a mold. Liquid resin was poured on top of them and when it dried, the result was this beautiful piece. The acorns look like they are suspended in water.
Beach Glass Art
This piece was made by painstakingly collecting pieces of glass that had washed ashore on the beach. The pieces of beach glass were arranged in gradients of color and set together. The light coming through the back of the pane is a nice touch.
Beaded Rose
This rose was made with a wireframe, and then the beads were added. The Reddit user who made it learned the craft from watching YouTube videos. We just love the โretroโ feel of this piece.
Pegasus Origami
This intricate origami pegasus was made with the traditional origami technique โ it was folded with a single piece of paper. Although the design was created by Dong Viet Thien, this Reddit user absolutely nailed it.
Cat Couch
This Reddit user made a little couch for cats from scratch. The cover is crocheted, making this tiny piece of furniture warm and comfortable. The piece is definitely cat-approved because the OPโs cat promptly claimed it as its own. What a great idea.
Dotted Rocks
These beautiful rocks were painted black, and then the dots were made with acrylic paint and dotting tools and pens, which the artist ordered from Amazon. These eye-catching decorative pieces just pop with color.
Dog-Hair Teddybear
This one has the internet divided. Itโs made from husky hair (if youโve ever seen how much huskies shed, youโll understand). But whether you love it or hate it, you have to admire the artistโs felting technique.
Tiny Knitted Duck
This little character was hand-knitted and stuffed to create a little duck with a big personality. Judging by the amazingly tight stitchwork, this duckโs creator is a master knitter. The end result? So cute!
Tie-Dyed Shorts
The creator of these psychedelic shorts makes mesmerizing patterns with a โcrinkle/crumpleโ technique by tightly pleating the shorts before they are dipped in the dye. The result is a stunningly vibrant piece of clothing.
Origami Lamp
This origami lamp was made using Ekaterina Lukashevaโs (Malachite and Paradigma) and Tomoko Fuseโs (Seastar) origami designs. The result is spectacular โ the way the soft light shines through the paper makes this a beautiful centerpiece for any room.
An Ocean Made From Resin
This stunning ocean scape was made with tinted epoxy resin and a hairdryer. The resin is poured on the surface and blown away from the middle again and again to create layers of color. The finished piece looks just like the beach.
Macreme Owl
All in all, this delightful collection of macrame owls took around 60 hours to make. The poster made the macrame pattern herself, but it took lots of practice to get right. The creator has heaps of patience and talent.
Tiny Origami Snail
This tiny origami snail looks deceptively simple, but the spiral pattern on the snailโs shell wasnโt easy to create. The craftsman had to use the thinnest kraft paper they could find, enabling them to make very small folds with a lot of layers
Starry Night Recreated
This artist really brought new layers of texture to Van Goghโs Starry Night and itโs a joy to look at. Whatโs even more impressive is that the artist taught themselves how to create felt art by watching YouTube tutorials.
A Handful Of Cute Characters
These gorgeous creatures are made from ceramic and look like they belong in a childrenโs storybook! The artist posted the picture to โbrighten your day,โ and they certainly brightened oursโฆ thanks, OP.
Dried Flowers in Resin
These exquisite resin pieces are made by drying flowers in the traditional way and then pouring liquid epoxy resin on top of them. The beauty of these flowers will now be preserved forever.
Chalkboard Table
This creative DIY-er decided to cover an entire table in chalk paint so they could write on it. What a great idea for toddlers who canโt resist drawing on everything.
Felt Ice Lollies
The cheerful colors used for these needle-felted ice lolly caricatures are just delightful to look at. The little felt animals worked really well and are guaranteed to brighten anyoneโs day.
Star Wars Coasters
These were made for the poster by his girlfriend for their anniversaryโฆ talk about time and effort. She burned the designs into the wood pieces with a laser engraver, then glued the wood cutouts together to make amazing Star Wars coasters.
A Popup Proposal
This is a really sweet and novel way to propose! The OP said that โItโs about a puppy and kitten who play hide and seek, but get separated and lost from each other until an owl helps them reunite. Once together the puppy asks the kitten if they can be together forever and never leave each other. And thatโs where the ring was.โ
Felted Dragon
This adorable little dragon was made with a hand-dyed felt and a pattern that the OP created themselves. The artist still plans to add limbs, but we think it looks great as-is.
Fairy Garden Pot
This poster really made the most of a broken pot. Instead of throwing it away, they added a tiny wooden staircase and some tiny furniture to make a cute fairy garden.
Paper Duck
This colorful duck was made with thin ribbons of colored paper. The artistโs time and patience really paid off โ just look at those fine details.
Tiny Scorpion Origami
If youโve ever tried origami, youโll know that small sheets of paper are much harder to fold. This origami scorpion was folded from a single dollar bill โ very impressive.
Crochet Top
Who says crocheting has to be all about blankets and stuffed animals? This OP crocheted a beautiful ladiesโ top that looks wonderfully retro.
Paper Pen Stand
This OPโs simple yet very cute pen stand was created by following some traditional origami folding principles. The little face is an adorable touch.
Embroidered Faroe Islands
This beautiful landscape was made by embroidering with colored cotton, and the artist didnโt even use a pattern. We love the sense of movement that the angular stitches have created for this masterpiece.
Wood-Burned Pet Portrait
This pet portrait was made by burning patterns and lines into a wooden block. The result is a unique and creative memorial that deserves a special place on the mantlepiece.
Crocheted Bracelet
This creative method of making jewelry is essentially the same as crocheting with yarn, only the artist used wire instead. โYou just have to put more muscle to it,โ the poster wrote, โand say goodbye to nice nails.โ
Driftwood Whale
This fabulous piece is created from found pieces of driftwood that washed onto the beach. It has a lovely, rustic aesthetic and the detail in the whaleโs eye is a nice touch.
Loom Knitting
These trendy and practical handbags were made by looping macrame yarn onto a loom. We canโt believe that this is the OPโs first attempt.
Breakfast Placemats
The artist who created these adorable punch needle placemats had one reason to make them: she loves breakfast. Although the OP admitted that her sewing was not โup to scratch,โ we think they are too cute.
Lockdown Book
This is probably the most ambitious and heartwarming project on this list. The OP asked everyone in the neighborhood to take a picture of their view while social distancing, and then made the photos into a book.
Clay Spoon Holder
This charming spoon holder was made from dry clay, which does not need to be heated to harden. Then, the clay was glazed with epoxy resin to strengthen it and give it a shiny finish.
Bee Coasters
These cute little coasters are made from resin. The little bees and glitter were placed into a mold, and the clear resin was poured over them. The result? Simply gorgeous.
Wooden Spoons
These wooden salad spoons were made from a single log of wood and hand-carved into their final shape. Weโre sure that the OP is getting tons of requests for a set.
All these gorgeous creations showcase how talented their makers are, but they also highlight how diverse everyoneโs method and choice of medium is. Every piece is unique, just as every person is unique. We hope youโve enjoyed looking at these creations just as much as we did, and we hope they gave you some inspiration for your next craft project.
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