Handicraft

Definition :

It's also known as craftwork or simply craft, it's a kind of work where artistic, decorative and utilities devices or objects (result of the transformation of raw materials by the artisan) are made completely by hand or using only simple tools.

Product produced for sale by a skilled craftsperson, usually as a home occupation or in a small shop.

Raw materials predominantly used in craft production :
– Cellular Concrete;
– Ceramic;
– Clay;
– EVA (E.V.A. - Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate);
– Fabrics (natural or synthetic);
– Felt;
– Fibers (natural or synthetic);
– Flowers (artificial or dried);
– Glass;
– Glycerol;
– MDF (M.D.F. - Medium-Density Fiberboard);
– Metals;
– Paper;
– Paraffin;
– Plaster;
– Polymer Clay;
– Seeds (dried or dyed);
– Stones;
– Synthetic materials;
– Rubber;
– Threads (natural or synthetic);
– Waxes;
– Wood.
And a multitude of other kinds of materials (industrial, synthetic, originating from recycling, etc.).

Popular techniques of craft production :
– Basket weaving (Basketry or basket making);
– Batik;
– Cartonnage;
– Casting;
– Crochet;
– Decoupage;
– Embroidery;
– Fashion jewelry (or costume jewelry);
– Folding;
– Handcrafted ceramic;
– Knitting;
– Macrame;
– Marquetry;
– Mosaic;
– Painting;
– Patina;
– Pyrography;
– Sculpture;
– Sewing;
– Tapestry;
– Weaving;
– Woodcut.
– Woodwork.

Author : Rose Bijoux.