r/handmade May 08 '26

New Rule and New Mod! And a question for you!

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Hello everyone,

The old mod of the subreddit wanted to retire from modding, so they asked a few of us over at r/crafts to take over! So far, I'm the only one who's come on, so I may need to look for at least one other person to help with the space, though it does seem pretty chill overall. So not too much work to do!

The new rule doesn't really seem to be a new one, per se, just more of a statement of something it seems a lot of users reported anyway, so here it is, no AI please! This includes in writing as well. If you've already made a cool craft, there's no need to cheapen it with AI writing! And, of course AI isn't handmade, so it's not allowed here in any part of a craft.

The other question I have is this one: should we allow 3D printed pieces here? Feel free to vote in the poll and leave comments about your opinion on the 3D printing!

44 votes, May 15 '26
6 Yes, allow 3D printed pieces no matter what
16 Yes, allow 3D printed pieces but only if the model was made by the poster
12 Only allow 3D printed pieces of they're part of a larger craft (e.g. jewelry that's a wire wrapped 3D printed piece)
10 No, don't allow 3D printed pieces

r/handmade 2h ago

Excited to share my new painting "Xenofract"

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51 Upvotes

This project pushed me to the limits of my patience and skill. Mostly hand brushed with a bit of masking + airbrush to finalize the details, I wanted to give a final push before welcoming our first child in late August. Enjoy this picture of me exhaustedly smiling next to the piece plus some detail shots. The painting is 48x60in.


r/handmade 1d ago

Spice village update! Oregano 🌞

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1.4k Upvotes

Finally got the time to make my newest addition to my spice village! I have so many ideas for my next ones 🤗

And thank you for all the support and awards on my last post! 💜


r/handmade 13h ago

Just finished carving and hand-painting this little songbird!

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145 Upvotes

Carved from wood and hand-painted. Loved bringing out the details in the feathers!


r/handmade 3h ago

A look at the final flame-setting stage of my smoky glass lotus

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21 Upvotes

This was the final stage after the lotus had already been assembled. I used the flame to make a few last adjustments and set the shape. The tricky part was keeping the petals light and curved without losing the smoky, ink-wash effect.


r/handmade 9h ago

Transforming clay into a cute key hanger.

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49 Upvotes

I have made these wall key holders using ceramic paste and acrylic colors.

​I hope you like it! 💕


r/handmade 14h ago

⚠️ Spider Warning ⚠️ I made this creepy little needle-felted spider creature

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47 Upvotes

I finished this strange little needle-felted spider today. It has a mask-like face, too many eyes, and long black-and-white legs—creepy, but somehow still a little cute.

Would you let it live on your desk, or would you immediately move to another house? 🕷️


r/handmade 2h ago

Finished these sparkly fantasy worlds and wanted to show you ✨️😊💖✨️

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These are all acrylic on canvas paintings in various sizes. They were each painted for someone so these images are just shared for fun. I love anything that shimmers and sparkles so these were very rewarding and satisfying to make ✨️🥳🎨✨️


r/handmade 19h ago

I turned a sprig of rosemary into a silver ring

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90 Upvotes

I’ve always been inspired by nature, and lately I’ve found myself paying more attention to the small details of plants that are easy to overlook.

This time, I chose rosemary.

Instead of simplifying the design into a generic leaf pattern, I wanted to keep the long, slender shape and the slightly irregular way rosemary grows. Every leaf was shaped individually and assembled by hand, which took much longer than I expected, but I felt those little details were worth preserving.

One of my favorite parts of making jewelry is trying to translate something living into metal without losing its character. I don’t want the finished piece to look perfectly symmetrical—I want it to feel like a small sprig that could have been picked straight from a garden.

This ring is part of a botanical-inspired series I’ve been exploring, and I already have a few more plants in mind for future pieces.

If you could turn any plant into a piece of jewelry, what would you choose?


r/handmade 1d ago

Made this gift for my coworker's baby, hopefully it'll be their first favourite toy

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407 Upvotes

r/handmade 4h ago

Sharing this handsome frenchie charm I made recently

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4 Upvotes

This piece carved on vegetable-tanned leather. The design is first hand-tooled into the surface to create the details and expression. The raised effect is achieved using a relief embossing technique from the back, which gives the portrait more depth and dimension. After the carving and forming process, I hand-painted the piece using leather pigment paints, layer by layer, to bring out the colors and expression.


r/handmade 1h ago

Ripple ice dye

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r/handmade 1d ago

Spent 3 days crocheting this peony fan, worth it!

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289 Upvotes

r/handmade 21h ago

Painted a Manhattan, made the frame as well, oil on canvas

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36 Upvotes

r/handmade 17h ago

Various shapes of wire wrapped pendants

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11 Upvotes

r/handmade 1d ago

I carved and painted these wooden eastern bluebird earrings.

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26 Upvotes

r/handmade 20h ago

Pet portrait on leather bag charms

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7 Upvotes

I made leather bag charms from premium leather and turn it into small canvas for fur babies 🎨


r/handmade 23h ago

Meet this little sweet soul! This 7-inch (18 cm) pocket-sized Waldorf doll was custom-made in my cozy country office ☀️ 🌿 ☘️ 🌱

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9 Upvotes

She is made of soft cotton velour and feels incredibly nice to touch. Her tiny size makes her the perfect little companion to tuck into a pocket, take on outdoor adventure


r/handmade 1d ago

Made this for the lobby of a theatre, got it back recently and just wanted to share it. First time having to make a large paper sculpture

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607 Upvotes

r/handmade 1d ago

I made a dog silver charm

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23 Upvotes

I design and sculpt the model based on the dog's facial features and expression, aiming to capture its unique personality and proportions as accurately as possible. Next comes the casting stage, where the design is transformed into solid silver through metal casting. Finally, I apply hand-painted enamel coloring.


r/handmade 23h ago

Wire wrapped gemstone chip bracelet I made

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7 Upvotes

r/handmade 1d ago

Super Spiral ice dye process

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4 Upvotes

r/handmade 1d ago

I created this artwork using fabric, charcoal, acrylic and beads. What do you think?

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124 Upvotes

r/handmade 1d ago

I'm loving the ocean vibe!

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7 Upvotes

r/handmade 1d ago

Just wanted to share my latest work - all handmade with natural stones. Let me know what you think! 😊❤️

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42 Upvotes