DefinitionRecreate or remodel the craft without any professional help.
IDEA OF DIY:
HISTORY OF DIY:
- Joseph Moxon started diy. His book was Mechanick Exercises.
- Publish in 1683-5
- This book was for people who have an interest in practical work that could be done at home
TYPES OF DIY CRAFTS:
There are hundreds of diy crafts but some of the most
popular include sewing, needlework & knitting. Other popular diy crafts are woodworking, up cycling
& pottery.
Home sewing is considered one of the most popular diy. It generally includes Making clothes, Accessories, and home décor.
Other needle craft includes Embroidery and needlepoint.
Up cycling is a modern form of crafting. Taking something old & turning into a brand new item.
- Hand molding
- pottery wheel
DIY FOR KIDS/BEGINNERS
TYPES OF DIY CRAFTS FOR KIDS/BEGINNERS
PAPER CHAIN WALL-HANGING:
- Kids & teens love to personalize their rooms by themselves.
- By using paper chain, wall-hanging is made.
- Rainbow pattern also made by watching tutorials.
PENCIL HOLDER:
- Pencil holder gives creative look to teen’s study table.
- It can be made by using any old box/tin.
- Cover it with ice cream sticks or colored paper.
- Using beads or quotations can give an artistic effect to the holder.
SUN-CATCHER:
- Bold colors and crystals used in the sun-catcher give a positive vibe to the place.
- Variation can also be done in it.
- Neon acrylic paint gives it a radiant effect when the light turns off.
JEWELRY:
- Kids also love jewelry.
- It makes kid feels more sophisticated.
- Tools for jewelry making are String, wire, beads, stones, and hooks are used to create custom jewelry.
- A friendship band is also a jewlery item made with waste materials like a water bottle,cotton balls and safetypins etc.
DIY CRAFTS FOR ADULTS/PROFESSIONALS:
STENCILING:
Passing ink or paints over holes, or cuts in cardboard, card sheet, or metal on the surface to decorate.
Stenciling can also be called fabric painting if it’s done on fabric because the techniques are the same for both.It is done to decorate the plain surface.
First cardboard or card sheet should be cut into a design.
Secondly, it should be placed on a plain surface like fabric or sheet, etc.
Then tape it together smoothly.Then take the paintbrush and dab on the holes/cuts
ORGANIZER:
- Sorting components are necessary for adults in arranging items.
- Offices and homes also need organizers.
- Tools for making organizer are, old tissue boxes, wrapping paper, glue and tape.
- Wrapping decorative paper with beads can give a unique effect.
PAINTED ROCKS:
A painted rock gives a colorful and lively effect to your indoor or outdoor area.
Flat rock could be better for this diy.
Acrylic paints are used in this project.
You can paint scenery or animals for outdoor use of rocks
Names or abstract design would be a better choice for indoor.
COZY FURNITURE:
- This diy is also used indoors or outdoors. It will give an earthy effect to your desired area.
- In this diy, mainly old tire and rope are used.
- Make the holes on the inner edge of the tire every 2-3 inches in the circle (u can use a drill machine).
- Then take the rope and get it through the holes which u made on the tire’s edge like a checkpattern. This tire seat could be placed in your garden to sit on it.
- This diy is also can be modified by using cloth and paints in it. That would be placed in your lounge to give an earthy effect.
CONCLUSION:
Diy is the activity to repair or modify an old thing or the
object you don’t use. It’s the perfect activity for every age of people to do
in their free time. It allows you to focus, plan and work with your hands and
enjoy the feeling that they can create something new to use or decorate their
area. The size of the global do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement
retailing market is expected to be over $1,278 billion in the year 2030, growing
from $848.2 billion in 2021.
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