Ready for a new hobby? 5 craft trends to try

This technique has become widespread in our country quite recently. Its essence is that a liquid polymer, epoxy resin, is mixed with various colored pigments and various abstract patterns and textures are painted with the resulting mass. In fact, this method has been around for many years, but has recently gained popularity thanks to social media.

Currently, videos on the subject have more than 18 billion views. This technique can be used to decorate a wide variety of objects: from creating ornaments on jewelry and fireplaces (special coasters for glasses and cups) to transforming wooden furniture into unique works of art.

The main difference between this technique and conventional embroidery is that instead of a needle, a special hook is used (it is similar to a hook, but much smaller and thinner). It is held like a regular pen and the thread is pierced into the fabric while the needle remains on the surface.

You can create many things using this method, from rugs to mirror frames to wall decorations and, again, fireplaces. Recently, Lunéville embroidery has become a trend: videos where masters share their creations garner 400 million views on social networks.

An easy way to start working with paint is to paint with a squeegee. “A trend that requires little to no preparation, squeegee painting is fun and accessible to everyone,” says DIY expert Ashley Poskin. “The process is very meditative and the results are amazing.”

To create a squeegee drawing, simply apply dots of paint of different colors randomly on the canvas and distribute them using a squeegee. This fun technique is suitable for both adults and children.

Disco is coming back into fashion, so it’s no surprise that its aesthetic has made its way into the craft world. Social media users with a passion for crafts started by making their own disco balls, and then this trend grew and spread to the most unexpected things.

“Mirror mosaic is affordable and easy to use, which is why craftsmen use it absolutely everywhere,” says Poskin. All over the Internet you can find works where they decorate shoes, figurines, mirrors, flower pots, etc. “These shiny objects are especially pleasing to look at during long, dark winter days, when small mirrors fill the room with much-needed light. », Adds Ashley.

Pottery has long been a popular hobby, but is now enjoying a renaissance on social media, with posts under the tag racking up almost four billion views. Videos of many beginner bloggers instantly went viral as soon as they demonstrated their ability to manipulate clay: bowls, vases, plates, cups and other “handmade” utensils delight their subscribers.

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