Craft projects recommended for adult hobbies: a stylish and cute collection of works
Some of you might be looking for a new hobby to take on during your days off from work.
Even when you decide to get started, it’s easy to draw a blank on ideas or feel unsure about what to try.
So in this article, we’ve handpicked a collection of stylish craft ideas for adults.
We’ll introduce accessories you can wear and decor for your home, so it’s also a great idea to make them in your favorite colors and materials.
If you’re interested in crafts or DIY, be sure to give these a try!
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Recommended crafts for adult hobbies. A stylish and cute collection of works (1–10)
Tassel keychain
Tassels are very popular as interior items and accessories.
Here’s how to make a tassel keyholder using macramé with cotton cord.
You might think macramé is difficult, but you’re just repeating the same knots, so once you get used to it, it becomes fun.
Until you get the hang of it, just watch the video and imitate the steps—it’s fine.
There are several basic knotting techniques, and you can combine them however you like.
At the end, loosen the cotton cords with a comb or similar tool, and you’ll have a simple, sophisticated tassel keyholder.
Tile Craft
Why not try tile crafts, making small everyday items with tiles? Recently, small and cute tiles are sold at variety shops and online.
For the base, prepare wood items like coasters or trays, which you can find at 100-yen shops.
Before applying adhesive, it’s a good idea to lay out the tiles once to decide which ones to use.
Once decided, apply tile-specific adhesive to the tray or coaster and place the tiles.
After the adhesive dries, fill the gaps between the tiles with grout, wipe off any excess or any that got on the tile surfaces, and let it dry to finish.
Daisy bracelet
How about making a simple and cute daisy beaded bracelet with a chain of small flowers? Prepare two colors of beads—one for the petals and one for the centers—and alternate the colors as you go.
Even beginners can make it more easily than it looks, since you just thread the beads and string in a regular pattern.
You can keep it simple with two colors, or combine various colors to create a colorful daisy bracelet.
It’s also nice that you can make it to your preferred length.
Recommended crafts for adult hobbies: a stylish and cute collection of works (11–20)
cotton ball lights
Why not try making cotton ball lights that hardly look handmade? All you need are cotton string in your favorite colors, water balloons, wood glue, and LED decorative lights—all available at 100-yen shops.
Inflate the water balloons to roughly the same size and wrap cotton string around them.
Brush on wood glue thinned with water and let it dry thoroughly.
Once dry, pop and remove the balloons inside, then insert the lights to finish.
Just having these instantly makes a room look much more stylish.
miniature food
How about making those cute miniature foods you see at variety shops yourself? To start, you can make them with things like resin clay, acrylic paint, and a nail top coat.
You can find resin clay at craft stores, and smaller packs are even sold at 100-yen shops.
You’ll find yourself wanting to make all sorts of things—tiny parfaits, breads, donuts, pancakes, and more.
Begin with something simple, like a basic bread.
It’s also fun to look around and think, “This could work too,” because lots of makeup items and kitchen tools can be repurposed for crafting!
aroma wax sachet
Why not try making aroma sachets with paraffin wax? All you need are paraffin wax, your favorite essential oils and dried flowers, and a silicone mold.
It’s very easy to make: pour melted paraffin wax mixed with essential oil into the silicone mold, add dried flowers when it starts to set slightly, and let it harden—done! If you make a hole and thread a ribbon or jute twine through it, it’s easy to place in closets and other spaces.
You can get everything at a 100-yen shop, so it’s a simple idea to try.
It also makes a delightful gift.
Disposable Chopstick Catapult
A catapult is a kind of stone-throwing machine.
Let’s try making a catapult using disposable chopsticks! You’ll need chopsticks, bamboo skewers, rubber bands, twine, plus tools like a craft saw or utility knife and wood glue.
You can probably make it with things you have at home.
As for how to build it…
the process is quite detailed and involved, so it’s not exactly a casual project, but it’s recommended for those who have time to spare or want to focus intently on something.
You could also try coloring the chopsticks.