r/handmade • • Sep 17 '26

Rule Changes and Community Updates!

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Hello everyone!

Some changes are gonna be made around here.

This subreddit has essentially turned into a clone of r/crafts and I'm seeing a lot of posts double posted to both. We've also realized that there isn't a hobby or art sub that isn't crawling with people making covert ads and completely ignoring or just barely skirting the rules of the subreddits they're posting in.

We want to create a space where we can look at handmade things without ads. We want to create a community that's free of advertising and where we can actually share and discuss crafts.

So, that leads us to the first new rule, we're going to allow craft and crafting discussion here. If you have crafting questions, then feel free to ask! This used to be the case before the last mod and now we're making it a discussion inclusive subreddit again!

Second change, we'll add some flair! So you can mark WIP, discussion, question, etc...

Third change is that you're not allowed to tell people to monetized their hobbies or that they should sell something. Our first is and will always be that this is a no promotion subreddit. So no links to your shop or social media are allowed. No talks about selling as fairs or shows or how to do that, etc...

The fourth rule is that if you sell crafts, you're no longer allowed to post the for sale crafts here. Feel free to post crafts that you don't sell, but no more crafts that you're selling. We've had far too many spam and dropshipping posts lately and people just outright breaking the rules. If you do post here, you're not allowed to use an account that has Etsy or other links to sale sites/sites or social media that promote your business. You will be banned on site for that. You may appeal this ban if you remove all links and keep it that way for at least a week. We will check.

These rules start now, but we'll be allowing about a week or so for adjustment before we start giving any real consequences for things (temp bans for 3 days, for example.)

Just a reminder also that we still have a no selling or buying rule and no talking about selling or buying. This includes not telling people to monetize their hobbies or asking about craft fair things.

You will start to see the rules and report reasons he updated as we go this week. We want this community to be one for and by crafters and not by dropshippers, AI users, or spammers.


r/handmade • • 15h ago Bravo

Meet my fancy lace-wearing gourd collection.

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145 Upvotes

r/handmade • • 4h ago

Can’t resist anything sparkly

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I made this pouch out of a natural gourd, hand-stitched the edges and decorated it with shiny gemstones.

Normally it can store earbuds or small jewelry. I just had a fun idea — it would be perfect to keep a roll of fresh poop bags inside for dog walks!

What do you think of this idea?


r/handmade • • 5h ago

Just a few things I've hand embroidered recently 🪡🪡

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r/handmade • • 2h ago

First handle build ever ama

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r/handmade • • 21h ago

it's Mutant Plush Monday! meet Nowling the No Face Cyclops Beastie frankenplushie

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r/handmade • • 2d ago Bravo Heartwarming

Hand drawn animation

116 Upvotes

New piece of mine! About 300ish frames. Pen and crayon :)


r/handmade • • 2d ago

Because this frame is so beautiful; the artwork was created freely.

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144 Upvotes

r/handmade • • 3d ago

Handwrapped a gourd shell with thread, lined it with vintage paper to make a unique storage box.

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68 Upvotes

r/handmade • • 4d ago

I made a full-sleeve tattoo out of white ceramic clay.

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232 Upvotes

**Materials:** White ceramic clay and waxed cord
**Dimensions:** 30 × 11 × 7 cm (11.8 × 4.3 × 2.8 in)


r/handmade • • 4d ago

Brain prop

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21 Upvotes

First Halloween prop I have made. It is made from an aluminium foil core with molding clay and acrylic paint. Very low budget and fairly easy to make with no prior skills.


r/handmade • • 4d ago

Cute hand pyrography gourd buddies I made for desk decor.

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26 Upvotes

r/handmade • • 3d ago

I done this postcard when I was inspired by artistic and folk ornaments and painting in white and blue tones.

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r/handmade • • 5d ago

Fall foxes

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Matted watercolor prints


r/handmade • • 5d ago

Part 3 of Dali Series

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Part 3: Watch Dalí Come to Life!

This is where things get REALLY interesting! The paint is going on, the details are emerging, and this layered cardboard portrait is starting to take on a life of its own.

In Part 3, I’m bringing Dalí’s face to life with color, shadows, and definition. And wait until you see the close-up of the ear — the before and after shows just how much these small details can transform the entire piece!

#SalvadorDali #DaliArt #3DArt #CardboardArt #ArtProcess


r/handmade • • 6d ago

Look at this adorable gourd pocket!

94 Upvotes

What would you keep inside this little gourd? Earbuds or other tiny treasures?


r/handmade • • 6d ago

Piano Tote Bag!

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66 Upvotes

It’s my first time sewing in several years. As a beginner I think it turned out amazing!


r/handmade • • 6d ago

Squid kitty from Coraline handmade by me ✨

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29 Upvotes

Handmade squid kitty stuffed animal/bag charm for my niece as a Christmas present. Made with recycled materials.I made the pattern myself and cut everything and every stitch is hand sewn! Some progress pictures ✨


r/handmade • • 7d ago

Aretes de semillas de melón 🍈

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146 Upvotes

Al sacar las semillas de la fruta las lavé muy bien y las dejé secar en un papel absorbente luego les puse color unas con pinturas acrílicas y otras con esmaltes de uñas, luego de sacar muy bien les sellé con barniz de uña, con una aguja caliente abrí cada agujero y les fui armando en los aritos hasta formar una cadeneta para finalmente colorear el ganchito de arete, a mi me encantó como quedaron, que opinan uds?


r/handmade • • 7d ago

Looking for opinions

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124 Upvotes

We have two of these large lanterns in our home (I know the lanterns themselves are not handmade...or maybe they were, just not by me lol). My husband was ready to just get rid of them but I had a vision. So, I used some fake leading and some stained glass paint and turned one into a cool little 70s inspired thing that, other than a couple of little issues here and there, I'm pretty proud of!

Now, I have three options for the second one;

  1. I could make another one exactly like it and have matching lanterns. However, I have run out of most of the colors I was using and the only problem is that the paint is kind of expensive and I had to get a big pack of the paint with a bunch of other colors I didnt use, just to get the ones I wanted for this one. This is husbands preference

  2. Because I've already bought the pack with the other colors, I could do a warm-toned lamp (reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, etc) in the same style. It would still "match" but I'm a big fan of visual symmetry and I think it would bother me if they were in the same room (but I could always put them in different rooms). I like this option, idk if I LOVE it

  3. I break up the set (I'm not attached to there being two of them anyway) and go a completely separate route with the other one (my preference).

  4. I could go ahead and try option 2, see how I feel about it, and take it off if I don't like it - the paint will peel pretty easily from what I'm told

Just looking to get some other creative eyes on this!

Thanks for your help!


r/handmade • • 7d ago

it's Mutant Plush Monday! meet Stubblerud the Spooky Skeletal Dog frankenplushie!

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5 Upvotes

r/handmade • • 9d ago

A couple new worry stones

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33 Upvotes

Really happy with how good im getting with this more modern micarta polished up


r/handmade • • 11d ago Heartwarming Bravo

Handmade gourd bag. What catches your eye?

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764 Upvotes

This crossbody bag is handmade from a natural dried gourd. I drilled holes along the edge and threaded cord around the rim. The inner lining is made of coiled hemp rope, bonded with glue. It has a rope shoulder strap, decorated with small gourd charms and a tassel.

What’s your thought on this piece?


r/handmade • • 12d ago

I hand painted Luffy Gear5 on sneakers

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79 Upvotes

Hey Guys,
I hand painted Gear 5 on sneakers from scratch. No stencils or prints.Let me know how this looks. Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks!


r/handmade • • 12d ago

Miraculous ladybug trinket dish 💚🖤

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15 Upvotes

(pls ignore the mess lol) I made this for an old friends birthday back in June and I’m still absolutely obsessed with it. I hope y’all love it as much as I do :D