The Craft Trends We're Inspired to Try in 2021
From homemade candles to paint-by-number kits and more, here's what projects our experts say will dominate the DIY world in the new year.
Dyeing Fabrics: Tips, Tricks, and How-Tos
Natural fibers—such as cotton, linen, silk, and wool—take dye much better than synthetics do. Dyeing is as much an art as a science, so don't hesitate to experiment. For example, we like combining liquid dyes to come up with our own colors. Modify this technique for items other than fabric, immersing them in the dye and taking note of how each item takes the color.
Victorian-Era Crafts That Are Earning Their Comeback
Try your hand at embroidery, flower-pressing, or letter writing with wax seals and Dresden foil die cuts.
Natural Dyes From Plants and Vegetables
We used beets, spinach, tumeric, and red cabbage to create a brilliant range of dye colors.
How to Dye Fabrics Using the Washing Machine
Creating colorful textiles is as easy as running a load of laundry.
What Is Soda Ash? Learn How It Keeps Colors Bright in Dyeing
It's the secret to a more permanently set fabric in the wash.
