Table of Contents
The Crafting of Craft by Carla Sinclair
in Welcome to Craft
Welcome to the new magazine for the new craft movement. Page 7
Why Making Stuff Is Fashionable Again by Jean Railla
in Modern Crafting
Jean Raila, founder and editor of getcrafty.com, breaks down several
theories of why crafting seems to have become ubiquitous overnight. Page 10
Etsy + Craft Contest Winners
About 300 Etsy crafters entered our "incorporate the Craft: logo into
your craft" contest to introduce the magazine to the Etsy community.
Some were fun, some were quirky, all were amazing in their detail and
thoughtfulness. Here are the editors' top choices. Check out their
comments and more information about the artists at craftzine.com/go/etsy. Page 11
Handmade by Gareth Branwyn, Arwen O'Reilly Griffith, Carla Sinclair
in Handmade
A spotlight on extraordinary handmade creations. This installment
features Johnny Swing, Escama, David North, David Cole, and Bill Burns. Page 12
A Crafty Worker Is a Happy Worker by Mark Frauenfelder
in Old School
Columnist Mark Frauenfelder shares a thrift store discovery from the General Motors Service Rack. Page 18
Undie Wallet by Reagan Copeland
in Quick Craft
An underwear wallet might not be the first thing that jumps into your
mind when you're planning your next craft project, but you might
consider it after you see this clever how-to and its fabulous result. Page 19
Curio
in Curio
Our favorite trinkets and treasures. Page 20
New Wave Embroidery by Carla Sinclair
Sublime stitcher Jenny Hart thinks outside the hoop. Page 24
Sculpting Trash by Michael Shapiro
From discarded water dispensers to rusty wheelbarrows, sculptor Patrick Amiot can turn anything into fabulous art. Page 28
World On A String by Xeni Jardin
Liza Lou builds intricate scenes one bead at a time. Page 30
Geek Girl Takes on Fashion by Natalie Zee Drieu
Designer Diana Eng creates style with a scientific twist. Page 34
70s Tie-Upholstered Switch Plate by Matt Maranian
in Quick Craft
A polyester classic, the ultra-wide, double-thick necktie of the 70s
never came back in style like it should've. Nevertheless, you can still
pay homage to one of the Me Decade's most garish moments in men's
fashion with this upholstered switch plate. Page 38
Crafter Economics by Ulla-Maaria Engeström
in Linkages
Columnist Ulla-Maaria Mutanen discusses crafter economics and how it differs from a conventional marketplace. Page 39
Zombies and Robots and Bears by Mary Belton
A look into the world of creepy cute dolls and the people who make them. Page 40
Crafting Geometry by Arwen O'Reilly Griffith
What coral reefs, chaos, and the bias cut have in common. Page 46
Long Live Gocco by Jill Bliss
Can we resurrect the world's coolest printing machine? Page 50
The Case of the Missing Curve by Susie Bright
in Susie's Home Ec
Columnist Susie Bright explores patterns and how designing for the flattest plane is the simplest. Page 52
The Electric Tank Top by Leah Buechley
Use silver-coated thread and a microprocessor to make programmable LED clothing. Page 54
Jet Age Garden by Mister Jalopy
With $100 and a spare weekend, you can build a corner garden that will
impress your granny and offend local Japanese garden enthusiasts. Page 68
These Boots Are Made For Knitting by Tina Marrin
Transform boring shoes into an awesome pair of knit slouch boots. Page 78
Ant Farm Room Divider by Matt Maranian
Divide and enhance your space with carpentry and computer skills. Page 86
Catnip Castle by Julia Szabo
A kitty playground we can all enjoy. Page 94
Bazaar by Natalie Zee Drieu
in Bazaar
Books, kits, and crafty goods we adore. Page 102
Silk-Screening by Kirk von Rohr
in 101
Silk-screening is a great way to personalize your gear. With this 101,
you can print your designs on anything you hang, wear, or tote. Page 106
Cell Charms: Baubles for Your Mobile by Natalie Zee Drieu
in Quick Craft
Cell charms are fun pieces of jewelry that dangle from a cellphone. This
project is also a great way to use up any extra beads you have lying
around, or showcase your vintage finds in a new way. This cute vintage
owl cell charm, as created by jewelry designer Kris Nations, takes less
than 10 minutes to make! Page 114
Battle Chic by Annalee Newitz
in DIY: Wear It
Craft a wardrobe of medieval armor with DIY chainmail. Page 115
Wearable Artifacts by Gretchen Walker
in DIY: Wear It
Making jewelry with everyday fossils. Page 118
No Ordinary Stitch Session by Jenny Hart
in DIY: Stitch It
Forsake boardslides in the name of art with Jenny Hart as she drills and embroiders a skateboard. Page 121
Cro-bot by Elisabeth Doherty
in DIY: Stitch It
Crochet a robot doll that rocks with Beth Doherty. Page 123
The Comeback Craft by Kristina Pinto
in DIY: Accessorize It
These two sparkly bangles make needlepoint cool again. Page 127
Rainbow Cocoon by Emily Drury
in DIY: Accessorize It
Transform wool fleece into a felted iPod cozy. Page 131
Fiesta Explosion Flower Pots by Kathy Cano Murillo
in DIY: Accessorize It
Spiff up terra cotta with vivid color and clay. Page 133
Making an Atomic Ball Clock by Steve Lodefink
in DIY: Hang It
Put together a wooden rendition of this classic 1950's timekeeper. Page 135
Vintage Clock Conversion by Steve Lodefink
in DIY: Hang It
Replace your clock's windup or wall-plug movement with a modern, accurate quartz unit. Page 138
Raw But Refined by Matt Maranian
in DIY: Hang It
Homespun framing using plywood and plexiglass. Page 139
Customized Kitsch by Leah Kramer
in DIY: Hang It
Create your own paint-by-numbers kit. Page 141
Cider Rules by Holly Gates
in DIY: Ferment It
Make and bottle your own hard cider. Page 143
Lanterns-a-Go-Go by Mister Jalopy
in DIY: Light It
Convert electric Chinatown party lights to battery power. Page 147
Random Screen by Aram Bartholl
in DIY: Light It
Turn your recycling into art with this gorgeous, constantly changing light display. Page 150
Switched-On Cookware by Bob Parks
in Recycle It
Homemade lamps are the gateway drug to more sophisticated dalliances
with electricity. Bob Parks explores kitschy old kitchen treasures made
into fabulous new lamps. Page 152
Punk Up The Plastic by Carla Sinclair
in Makeover
After fashion designer Winter Rosebudd became a mom, she realized that
cool toys for tots were hard to come by. So when she inherited a
scuffed-up Lil Tyke kiddie car from her neighbor, she transformed it
into "something fun that matched our home and punk lifestyle." Page 160
