DIY and crafts

Repairwomen in China smash stereotypes with power tools

Instructors Wu Shuang (second from right) and Wang Risun (left) giving an electricity course to a group of women at the Mulan Build workshop in Hangzhou, China, on June 28.

Need a custom engagement ring? You can 3D-print it

Wu Linhan 3D printed an engagement ring for his girlfriend, Amandine Honvault.

How to get started with 3D-printing: Entry-level printers, starter courses and community platforms

Entry-level 3D printers can easily be incorporated into a home set-up for hobby use.

Can’t get enough of Cj Hendry’s Flower Market? Here are some local makers you can support instead

At Carer’s online and pop up stores, you can find handmade pipe cleaner flowers and other trinkets specially crafted by seniors under their care. Those looking for occasion bouquet can check out home-based business Jolly Pally.

Meet the Singapore-based crafter whose BTS-inspired Korean knot accessories went global

South Korean Suna Kim sells handmade BTS-inspired norigae, a traditional Korean ornamental accessory, and bracelets from her home.

Loewe Foundation Craft Prize: ‘Olympics of craft’ lands in Singapore

South Korean ceramicist Jongjin Park was awarded the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize for his caved-in porcelain sculpture.

Thai TikToker sparks online buzz by cashing in on dead mosquito keychains

Despite its simple design, handcrafting the keychain is a time-consuming task. From catching the bugs, to preserving and pressing them into shape, each step can take several days, Lee said.

Need a break from your screen? Try these tactile crafts, from kits to workshops

From sewing to pottery, try these screen-free workshops in Singapore.

Not just a granny’s craft: Why teens are getting hooked on crocheting

kfcrochet - The Silver Yarns project organised by NYCrochers, involved student volunteers teaching the elderly how to crochet.

CREDIT: KAELYN FONG

‘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.

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