DIY and crafts

‘Thanks, I made it myself’: How these handy Singaporeans DIY-ed renovation works for their spaces

(Clockwise from top left) Married couple Chew Yirong and Clyde Lim, F&B entrepreneur Roger Yip and software programmer Sim Kwang Wei DIY-ed renovation works for their spaces.

Fantasy meets whimsy at mediaeval-themed renaissance fair Ren Faire SG

Fort Canning Park was transformed into the bustling fairground of a make-believe world called Xenaria for the event, which ends on Feb 1.

Ren Faire SG: Herbal apothecary, fiddlers among mediaeval delights at festival

Members of LARP Singapore Community role-playing in their costumes at the Lawn Bowl in Singapore Sports Hub on Aug 16, 2025.

Letter From Taipei

How an anti-theft feature in Taiwan homes became the island’s ‘biggest eyesore’

During the few decades of the Taiwan Miracle, metalworkers were given free rein to weld steel into art. The metal window cages of the time therefore featured elaborate motifs.

Meet Ben Tuna, the man turning torched Porsches into stained-glass art

Ben Tuna is good at transforming rusted-out, patina-eaten wrecks into art.

From passion to product: Artist Alley kicks off at sold-out Hoyo Fest convention

Over 6,000 tickets for the event, which runs from July 25 to 27, were all sold out on its opening day.

‘A big change in the industry’: Gaming giant Hoyoverse embraces merch by fan creators

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Portraits of artist Astrea Lim mid-20s and her selection of self designed merchandise, photographed at Botanic Gardens on July 1, 2025.

Leaving ‘safe path’: IP student who quit JC to study fashion now a cosplay influencer on TikTok

Elise Lim, 19, Fashion Design Student at Temasek Poly, at her home studio on Apr 7, 2025.

Global Design: A Singaporean finds soul in Canada’s South Shore cabins

The writer visited a friend's farm cabin built on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Spin, stitch and strum: Fun ways to spend your CDC vouchers

Consider spending your CDC vouchers on new experiences, from picking up a new dance move to trying your hand at crafts.

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