NEW HOBBY BOX

Handmade paper is special. How it feels, how it looks, but especially how it’s made. In its earliest form, the paper making process included gathering organic fibers, making them into a pulp, and then forming individual sheets from the materials. Even though the process became automated due to the widespread adoption, handmade paper is still considered a hero due to it’s artistic nature. From ancient China to regions like Siam in Thailand today, artisans and hobbyists alike u

The term Pyrography meaning “writing with fire” dates back to the Chinese Han Dynasty where it was called “Fire Needle Embroidery”. Other ancient cultures such as ancient Egypt and Africa adopted the craft but it wasn’t until the Victorian Era that the term Pyrography was coined and more intricate techniques began to take form. Today, instead of using fire to heat up a poker… we have awesome tools at our disposal to make our pyro-dreams come to life. Let’s get started on you

So you’ve opened up your New Hobby Box expecting to uncover tools to start your new hobby… weaving. Instead, you find a strange flat thing, a wooden stick, and skeins of yarn. “Hmmm ummm… what is this?” **Goes to URL on insert** “OHHHHHH cool!” Starting with the ‘strange flat thing’ 👇👇👇👇 This is your loom AND your tools. Pretty amazing. Added bonus: This pop-out loom is made from sustainable sources (certified via the Forest Stewardship Council) and then woodburned by our

Hello Hobbyists & Happy September! We thought September would be the perfect month for this Watercoloring New Hobby Box because fall is beautiful - so if you’re in need of some inspiration….. Just look at the trees! Watercoloring (or aquarelle as the french call it) refers to the act of mixing water and paint but also refers to the art it produces. The watercolor method has a pretty interesting history- dating all the way back to Paleolithic Europe, Ancient Egypt, and the Ger

Fermented foods have existed across countries and cultures for centuries. With Kimchi originating in Korea, Sauerkraut in Germany and Pickles in the Tigris Valley sometime around 2030 BC. Many benefits can be found in fermented foods. The process includes growing a healthy bacteria called a probiotic. Probiotics can also be found in yogurts and Kombucha which are known to aid in digestion and the ability to boost the immune system. Of the types of fermented foods, your new ho

Macrame is a trend currently taking textile experts and novices by storm. Like any other skill, art form, or hobby… it’ll take time to mast

Hey, hey, y’all… let’s learn something new! If you’re new to New Hobby Box- welcome to the hobbyist family! We’re happy to have you. If you have any questions/comments throughout the tutorial, please feel free to drop a line below in the comments section. Inside of this month’s New Hobby Box you’ll find: – Wicks – Fragrances – Soy Wax – Color Blocks – Glass Jars – Clothes Pin – Paper Mold Most of these ingredients probably make sense, but we’d like to go ahead and make the pr

Hey hey ya’ll.. Stamp carving seems pretty straight forward right? You carve — You stamp! Before you get started with this new hobby, we’d like to introduce you to your New Hobby Box and give you some helpful tips. What’s inside? Carving Tools Ink Pad Brush Tip Markers Blank Cards + Envelopes Rubber Blocks Tracing Paper HOW TO CARVE If needed - use your unfolded New Hobby Box as a protective surface. REMEMBER: Your tools are sharp, and unfortunately skin will not win in a col