# Craft Talk **URL:** https://talk.folksy.com/c/craft-talk/7.md [Latest](https://talk.folksy.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.folksy.com/categories.md) --- ## [Category definition for Craft Talk](https://talk.folksy.com/t/category-definition-for-craft-talk/24)
**Author:** [@sianfolksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sianfolksy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [24 July 2026 15:05 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/category-definition-for-craft-talk/24 "2026-07-24T15:05:37Z")
A place to talk about art, craft and what you're making. Guidelines: This is a place to talk about art and craft techniques and methodsWe kindly ask that you do not post promotional threads in this category. If you w… --- ## [Other Craft Hobbies](https://talk.folksy.com/t/other-craft-hobbies/32168)
**Author:** [@underneaththeeaves](https://talk.folksy.com/u/underneaththeeaves)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2026 13:54 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/other-craft-hobbies/32168 "2026-08-31T13:54:49Z")
Hi I was wondering if any of you do other crafts than what you list in your shops just as a hobby? Or even if people find time ? Would love to see any makes x --- ## [Wood glue help please](https://talk.folksy.com/t/wood-glue-help-please/23900)
**Author:** [@Beesandblossoms](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Beesandblossoms)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 09:33 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/wood-glue-help-please/23900 "2026-08-10T09:33:35Z")
I have an original nest of tables, Ercol brand, from the 50s, and the glue has finally failed on one if the legs. I picked it up to move it and the leg fell off. Could any woodworkers advise me on which wood glue to buy… --- ## [What do you do with your crafting waste?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-your-crafting-waste/16500)
**Author:** [@Beesandblossoms](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Beesandblossoms)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2026 12:22 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-your-crafting-waste/16500 "2026-08-07T12:22:42Z")
I use as many of my fabric scraps as I can, but as a professional dress designer, there’s always more than I can use myself. I currently give some of the most interesting bits and about a third of the basic stuff, to a … --- ## [First outdoor craft event, any advice?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/first-outdoor-craft-event-any-advice/33444)
**Author:** [@vintagerevivalonline](https://talk.folksy.com/u/vintagerevivalonline)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [1 August 2026 16:38 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/first-outdoor-craft-event-any-advice/33444 "2026-08-01T16:38:09Z")
HI, This weekend my friend and I are doing our very first outdoor event. We have done indoor ones before so have the basics down but I’m wondering if there might be some things we haven’t thought about in regards to prep… --- ## [Silicone Mould advice](https://talk.folksy.com/t/silicone-mould-advice/33449)
**Author:** [@CatLanternStudio](https://talk.folksy.com/u/CatLanternStudio)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [16 July 2026 06:10 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/silicone-mould-advice/33449 "2026-07-16T06:10:25Z")
Hi everyone i have a slight dilemma regarding a mould i bought to use. Its a beautiful shape and size but not quite right when demoulded if you can see in the centre it shows the shape of the support structure from under… --- ## [History of Craft - Call Out!](https://talk.folksy.com/t/history-of-craft-call-out/33432)
**Author:** [@folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/folksy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 July 2026 17:07 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/history-of-craft-call-out/33432 "2026-07-09T17:07:39Z")
Our history of craft posts have become some of our most popular Instagram posts over the last few months, reaching lots of new people and sparking some brilliant conversations. We’d love your help deciding what to explo… --- ## [Monthly Makes Challenge April/ May It's the little things](https://talk.folksy.com/t/monthly-makes-challenge-april-may-its-the-little-things/33040)
**Author:** [@dotterypottery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/dotterypottery)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [20 May 2026 11:01 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/monthly-makes-challenge-april-may-its-the-little-things/33040 "2026-05-20T11:01:33Z")
Welcome to the Monthly Makes challenge where we encourage each other to make something based around the theme of the month. This challenge is open to anyone that fancies giving it a go and we will cheer each other on alo… --- ## [How did you learn your craft?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/how-did-you-learn-your-craft/67)
**Author:** [@sianfolksy](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sianfolksy)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 13:32 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/how-did-you-learn-your-craft/67 "2026-05-18T13:32:34Z")
What are your craft skills and how did you learn them? Did you pick it up as you went along, did you learn from a friend relative or have you had any professional training? --- ## [Lunaivycrafts on Folksy](https://talk.folksy.com/t/lunaivycrafts-on-folksy/33114)
**Author:** [@lunaivycrafts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/lunaivycrafts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [21 April 2026 12:42 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/lunaivycrafts-on-folksy/33114 "2026-04-21T12:42:01Z")
--- ## [Monthly Makes Challenge March 2026 SPRING](https://talk.folksy.com/t/monthly-makes-challenge-march-2026-spring/32933)
**Author:** [@dotterypottery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/dotterypottery)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2026 19:29 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/monthly-makes-challenge-march-2026-spring/32933 "2026-03-28T19:29:05Z")
It’s March everyone! How did that happen? This Month’s topic is Spring! :cherry\_blossom: The aim of the challenge is to make something (anything you like) with a Spring theme. Anyone can join in, you can use any mediu… --- ## [Basic, short term Craft Fair Insurance](https://talk.folksy.com/t/basic-short-term-craft-fair-insurance/29998)
**Author:** [@OrchardFelts](https://talk.folksy.com/u/OrchardFelts)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2026 06:26 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/basic-short-term-craft-fair-insurance/29998 "2026-03-24T06:26:34Z")
I’m sure this topic has been covered before but can anyone point me in the direction of cheap craft fair insurance. It is not for myself - I am covered by my membership to a professional body but my daughter, who wants t… --- ## [WIP - What's on your craft table today](https://talk.folksy.com/t/wip-whats-on-your-craft-table-today/28748)
**Author:** [@MinpinTowers](https://talk.folksy.com/u/MinpinTowers)\ **Replies:** 779\ **Last updated:** [22 March 2026 08:35 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/wip-whats-on-your-craft-table-today/28748 "2026-03-22T08:35:11Z")
Here’s my steampunk coasters in progress --- ## [Monthly Makes Challenge February 2026 Heart and Home](https://talk.folksy.com/t/monthly-makes-challenge-february-2026-heart-and-home/32809)
**Author:** [@dotterypottery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/dotterypottery)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [1 March 2026 09:24 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/monthly-makes-challenge-february-2026-heart-and-home/32809 "2026-03-01T09:24:27Z")
The Poll has closed and the winning theme for February 2026 is Heart and Home. I’ve turned this into the thread we will use throughout February. Heart & Home can be taken literally or emotionally, from houses and heart… --- ## [Pattern Testers Required](https://talk.folksy.com/t/pattern-testers-required/32920)
**Author:** [@TwistedbytheSea](https://talk.folksy.com/u/TwistedbytheSea)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2026 17:42 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/pattern-testers-required/32920 "2026-02-26T17:42:51Z")
Evening all :blush: I have started to write crochet baby blanket patterns - I’m out of my comfort zone slightly (only created booties and hat patterns so far). I have decided to start with a couple of simple designs to … --- ## [Clay figurines and CE testing](https://talk.folksy.com/t/clay-figurines-and-ce-testing/32908)
**Author:** [@pamadoodle](https://talk.folksy.com/u/pamadoodle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 19:36 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/clay-figurines-and-ce-testing/32908 "2026-02-24T19:36:18Z")
My daughter has been making these small figures, polymer clay and air drying clay. I’m trying to work out whether they need CE certification, they are not toys but are small and cute. Does anyone have advice, I read the … --- ## [Sea/foam help](https://talk.folksy.com/t/sea-foam-help/32896)
**Author:** [@vesselsofcuriosity](https://talk.folksy.com/u/vesselsofcuriosity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 February 2026 09:47 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/sea-foam-help/32896 "2026-02-20T09:47:45Z")
Hi I am very much into upcycling bottles but I decided to try something different I have created a dark sea scene with a giant octopus capturing parts from a ship wreck but I struggling to get a realistic looking sea-f… --- ## [Share works in progress](https://talk.folksy.com/t/share-works-in-progress/31675)
**Author:** [@underneaththeeaves](https://talk.folksy.com/u/underneaththeeaves)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [18 February 2026 13:31 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/share-works-in-progress/31675 "2026-02-18T13:31:34Z")
It would be great to get sneak peaks of all your lovely new projects in the making :smiling\_face: --- ## [Seeking advice: 20mm Glitter Safety Eyes & Flocked Noses with EN71-3 certificates (UKCA)](https://talk.folksy.com/t/seeking-advice-20mm-glitter-safety-eyes-flocked-noses-with-en71-3-certificates-ukca/32862)
**Author:** [@persiklovesbunnies](https://talk.folksy.com/u/persiklovesbunnies)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [7 February 2026 11:45 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/seeking-advice-20mm-glitter-safety-eyes-flocked-noses-with-en71-3-certificates-ukca/32862 "2026-02-07T11:45:52Z")
Hi everyone! :heart: I am a crochet toy maker (based in Plymouth) currently in the process of setting up my Folksy shop, Persik Bunnies. I’m at the stage of compiling my technical file for UKCA self-certification, and I… --- ## [Hand stitch](https://talk.folksy.com/t/hand-stitch/32857)
**Author:** [@Kevinthrowe](https://talk.folksy.com/u/Kevinthrowe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2026 08:20 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/hand-stitch/32857 "2026-02-06T08:20:23Z")
Hi all, 70 year old retired electrician, I have been doing embroidery since 1970. Now getting to stitch full time is great, none of my stuff is not copyrighted so I am not looking to sell only spread the craft. I do miss… --- ## [Something I came upon](https://talk.folksy.com/t/something-i-came-upon/32690)
**Author:** [@linthamdesigns](https://talk.folksy.com/u/linthamdesigns)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [2 January 2026 19:27 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/something-i-came-upon/32690 "2026-01-02T19:27:09Z")
I first came across this 6 years ago on Facebook, it popped back up in my ‘memories ‘ today on FB, thought I would share with you good folk, I’m sure it will mean a lot to some of you :wink::laughing: --- ## [Gifts under £5](https://talk.folksy.com/t/gifts-under-5/8679)
**Author:** [@OhButtonMe](https://talk.folksy.com/u/OhButtonMe)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2025 08:40 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/gifts-under-5/8679 "2025-12-09T08:40:48Z")
With a group of my friends at Christmas we give each other gifts no more than £5. Every year we do it finding something that makes up to five pound this year as a seller on here I want to buy them all on folksy. So s… --- ## [Do you still buy magazines or take out digital subscriptions?](https://talk.folksy.com/t/do-you-still-buy-magazines-or-take-out-digital-subscriptions/32006)
**Author:** [@dotterypottery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/dotterypottery)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [20 August 2025 16:12 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/do-you-still-buy-magazines-or-take-out-digital-subscriptions/32006 "2025-08-20T16:12:12Z")
Well, that’s my evening sorted… a crisp, new copy of Ceramic Review to devour! (Along with some chocolate, obviously!) It’s been ages since I’ve taken out a magazine subscription - I always used to keep up with the l… --- ## [Yarn bowls... any advice?!](https://talk.folksy.com/t/yarn-bowls-any-advice/29219)
**Author:** [@PhotoFairytales](https://talk.folksy.com/u/PhotoFairytales)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [12 July 2025 06:31 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/yarn-bowls-any-advice/29219 "2025-07-12T06:31:01Z")
My daughter crochets a lot and is asking for a yarn bowl for Christmas, but I’m not sure what to look for so need a bit of advice please! The balls of wall she uses tend to be the long oval shaped type rather than round… --- ## [International shipping enquiries](https://talk.folksy.com/t/international-shipping-enquiries/31691)
**Author:** [@refleksionslimited](https://talk.folksy.com/u/refleksionslimited)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2025 16:52 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/international-shipping-enquiries/31691 "2025-06-28T16:52:29Z")
Hello everyone I’m new here I make handmade Jewellery and just started out. Can anyone please help me on what the most affordable worldwide shipping option I can use and what it would roughly cost for a parcel no more th… --- ## [Help Needed!](https://talk.folksy.com/t/help-needed/31652)
**Author:** [@underneaththeeaves](https://talk.folksy.com/u/underneaththeeaves)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2025 09:10 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/help-needed/31652 "2025-06-13T09:10:51Z")
Hi everyone, a two day fair I applied for and been accepted to attend has asked for a risk assessment. Never had this before does anyone have any advice or know of a template I can use ? Thanks x --- ## [Crochet Crafts](https://talk.folksy.com/t/crochet-crafts/31632)
**Author:** [@sallyscrochet](https://talk.folksy.com/u/sallyscrochet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [10 June 2025 15:16 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/crochet-crafts/31632 "2025-06-10T15:16:47Z")
Hi Everyone. I’ve just opened my new shop Sallys Crochet, please take a look at my Handmade items. I love to crochet in my spare time and have made all kinds of different things. I hope you will like what you see. --- ## [Silver plated jewellery findings - free just cover the postage](https://talk.folksy.com/t/silver-plated-jewellery-findings-free-just-cover-the-postage/31557)
**Author:** [@SashaGarrett](https://talk.folksy.com/u/SashaGarrett)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2025 06:13 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/silver-plated-jewellery-findings-free-just-cover-the-postage/31557 "2025-06-01T06:13:23Z")
I’m moving into a new work room but that means I have to sort out the current one (eeek, I’ve been in here for a decade). Tucked in a box at the back I’ve just found a bunch of silver plate findings which I’m not going t… --- ## [Which other craft or art process would](https://talk.folksy.com/t/which-other-craft-or-art-process-would/26588)
**Author:** [@dotterypottery](https://talk.folksy.com/u/dotterypottery)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2025 08:21 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/which-other-craft-or-art-process-would/26588 "2025-05-26T08:21:15Z")
you like to learn? I know that there are hardly enough hours in the day as it is, but if you had time (or money no object) what other crafts would you want to give a go? I would really like to try silversmithing and als… --- ## [Artists where do you get your reference images](https://talk.folksy.com/t/artists-where-do-you-get-your-reference-images/31489)
**Author:** [@PaintedHorseArt](https://talk.folksy.com/u/PaintedHorseArt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [25 May 2025 06:44 UTC](https://talk.folksy.com/t/artists-where-do-you-get-your-reference-images/31489 "2025-05-25T06:44:37Z")
Hi all, until recently I’ve been mostly painting florals, all of my work either comes straight from my imagination or from my own or family members photographs, plus the odd one I’ve been lucky enough to have permission … [Next page](https://talk.folksy.com/c/craft-talk/7.md?page=1)