Crafting is a rewarding activity for people of all ages, that lets you learn new skills and awaken your inner creative. It can offer you financial benefits too, if you can use your crafting skills to make and sell unique and handmade products.

Want to get into crafting but don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

In this article, we’ll share how to start crafting in three simple steps.

 

1. Choose your craft!

If you can think it, you can craft it. Today, there are so many different styles of crafting for you to choose from, including:

• Crocheting or knitting – This involves interlocking loops of yarn or thread to create blankets and clothes.
• Paper crafting – This is a popular place to get started as the supplies needed are relatively cheap. Some popular paper crafting categories include card making, scrapbooking and origami.
• Drawing and painting – This well-known visual art has many different styles you can try, including crayons, chalk, pastels, watercolours, oil paint and much more.
• Woodworking – The art of making objects from wood, ranging from practical projects like making stools and benches to more artistic forms like whittling figurines.
• Candle making – A creative and therapeutic form of crafting that involves moulding wax into beautiful and fragrant candles.

Start by picking one craft and giving it a proper go. The key is to give yourself the chance to enjoy something. You’ll be able to explore different styles as you grow your skills and confidence, without getting overwhelmed.

2. Get some supplies

Once you’ve chosen the crafting style you want to get started with, it’s time to purchase some basic supplies. The items you need will depend on what you want to do. The easiest thing to do is to search for some beginner’s projects and find out what materials you need. Be warned that crafting can quickly turn into an expensive hobby, so try to only buy what you need to get started while you’re still dipping your toes in. You can always buy more supplies later when you’ve begun to gain some experience.

3. Try and try again

It’s time for you to try your first projects. Don’t expect perfection for your first few attempts, simply focus on keeping an open mind and having fun. As you begin to get to grips with your crafting style, you can start to aim to develop your skills and make each project progressively better. You’ll also need to start slowly expanding your skillset. You could buy a crafting book, follow tutorials on YouTube or even attend any crafting classes in your local area.

 

Crafting can seem complicated when you’re just getting started. But you’ll soon be crafting like a pro after following our tips above.