Art & handicraft

Recycled crafts are more fashionable than ever before, and some materials that you use on a daily basis can help you to create a great, creative space for very little money. We've already shown you some crafts with plastic bottles in oneHOWTO, as well as key ideas to make a candle holder with fabric, but...

Surely you have some decorative candles at home to create a lovely ambience; you might light some during special meals or use them to uplift a space. What you probably do not know is that each candle has a specific meaning, either on account of its colour, its smell or the height of the flame. Candles...

We all have some type of decorative candle at home, but not everyone knows what they mean. From the flicker of the flame to the aroma they give off or the colour they come in, candles can be symbolic of a plethora of things. In OneHowTo we want you to learn a little more about the magic symbols in out environment....

Surely you've seen more than once a house decorated with floating candles and this decorative element is now more fashionable than ever. They are usually put as centerpieces to decorate for a special event or they also can be used in weddings or placed in a corner of your house that you want to illuminate...

Kinetic sand is a kind of moldable sand that is 2% polymer and 98% sand. With this composition, it becomes extremely easy and fun to shape and mold it. It is non-toxic, mess-free and easy to clean up too. Whether you are a kid or an adult, it can keep you happily occupied for several hours. The only hard...

If you feel like having some extravagantly coloured clothes or want to dress up for a party, colourful clothing is a must. Painting clothes with silver spray paint is very simple and does not require experience. In addition, silver spray is bright and clearly visible and is more metallic than normal...

More and more people are reusing everyday objects to give them a new life and thus contribute to a greener world without so many discarded containers. If you're one of those people, you'll love the ideas that OneHowTo is offering below. You will learn to make some of the best egg box crafts and transform them...

Love is one of the engines that boosts the actions we take throughout life, though it's clear that there's always a reason to celebrate, the 14th February is the day that everybody in the entire world says it out loud. If you're preparing a whole romantic evening but you don't know how to put your thoughts...

Recycling and Upcycling old objects is very trendy right now! It is also good for the environment, as it means that an object we use in our daily life can be given a new life and purpose. Using recycled objects in the decor of yoru home will also give it a unique style and vintage touch. One item that...

You do not know how to decorate the table? Do you want some original direction? Here you have the solution! On OneHowTo, we teach you how to make pasta decorations you can use as a table centerpiece to decorate. It is an easy craft and the result will blow you away. You can create different decorative...

Waterproofing fabric is a very effective solution that can help you to keep clothes for longer, so that you get more wear out of them. Also, by waterproofing fabric you can protect yourself from water and moisture. As the name suggests, this will achieve a completely waterproof effect that always brings...

Creative hands know no limits, especially if you have waste material at home. If you love to make beautiful things and seek pleasure from doing so, then there are many things that you can create from waste material around you. Using waste material to make new objects is friendly for the environment too,...

If you like, or want to learn to work with Fimo clay or plasticine, please try this. These step by step instructions on how to make a face out of clay can help you get started, and before long, you'll be creating your own.

Christmas Crackers had their origin in England Christmas dining tables and if you try it once, you are bound to try it again and again. It’s so much fun. Also it is such an easy craft that your children can also help you in making it, together with other Christmas decorations with recycled goods. In...

On several occasions we have seen how to make paper flowers, today we bring you a brand new one. Today I will explain how to make a 3D paper flower step by step. The tutorial is a translation of the most excellent work of Saaleha (I recommend you go on her Flickr album and enjoy what this artist does...

You must be having a lot of waste paper in your home, in the form of old books, magazines, paper bills and newspapers. Rather than tossing them off in the bin, why not turn them into something incredibly beautiful, and good for the earth too. Paper is ideal for making a flower pot, and is biodegradable...

Do you want to make some creative crafts spending next to no money? Start looking for and collecting some old buttons around the home to be used to make crafts. You'll be surprised at the wonderful things you can create easily and economically. You can create an array of different items to decorate...

Those Minions are just hilarious! Are you also a fan of these funny yellow creatures? Whether you love them or hate them, nowadays they certainly are everywhere. Many of us simply adore these endearing banana-crazy characters. That is why we at OneHowTo want to offer you some fun Minions crafts to do at home!...

Do you want to show off an original and creative bag without the hefty price tag? Then you're in the right place! In this OneHowTo article, we explain in five easy steps how to convert an old t-shirt into a fabulous beach bag for shopping or wherever you're off to. Are you in? Follow closely and you'll...

Do you want to send an original and economical Christmas card this year? One option would be to buy it at a stationery shop but, wouldn't it be better to create one yourself? It's very simple, if you want to learn how to make a popup Christmas tree card, you'll only need to follow these instructions:

A Kalash/ Kalasha/Kalasa is a small metal pot made of copper, brass, silver or even gold, that has a large base and a small mouth, big enough to hold a ripe coconut. A Kalash is an important part of most Hindu religious ceremonies. It is considered auspicious and filled with water and leaves, grains or...

This is another way of making homemade candles, inside bottle caps that can be recycled for this project or purchased at a craft shop. There are some caps that have a rubber seal on the inside. Remove the rubber and wash each one with warm water and soap. You will also need candle wax or paraffin. You'll...

You want to have a unique and ecological decoration in your home? Reusing everyday objects is the order of the day because, besides being a very sustainable practice for the environment, it makes the inside of your house unique and tailored to your tastes. Rather than choosing to buy a vase for flowers,...

Do you want to take full advantage of your coffee capsules? The coffee you drink every day has never been so creative, as now you can keep the capsules and create such varied items as jewellery, decorative items for Christmas and Halloween or even an original wall clock. Want to know how? Keep reading...

In this article we explain step-by-step how you can make a toy aeroplane using a plastic bottle. It's just one of the many great craft ideas we have for kids here at oneHOWTO. It makes a great toy to entertain children and teaches some basic concepts about both crafting and flying. While younger kids...

The international logo for recycling has 3 arrows, each one pointing back at each other. The three arrows stand for the 3 "R"s - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The importance of this cannot be underestimated, but it can sometimes feel oppressive. It is often much easier to throw things away. However, here at oneHOWTO...

Do you want to create super original Candles? Although it may seem surprising, it is possible to manufacture candles from crayons. Yes, making the most of all those colors that we used in our creative drawings. It is a very simple idea to perform, but the result is truly amazing. So read on and discover...

Have you finished your perfume and you feel guilty about throwing the bottle away? Have you accumulated several at home and you do not know what to do with them? Do not worry! Here at OneHowTo, we specialize in giving new uses to everyday objects such as buttons, wine corks and vynil records. Decoration...

Are you tired of saving wine corks and not knowing what to do with them? Here at OneHowTo, we have the solution! And there are many cool and creative ideas which you can do with these corks and a little ingenuity. In addition, you'll get great results that will prove very useful without spending hardly...

A pyramid is a polyhedron that has one base and different faces that are triangles. A pyramid may have as many faces as the polygon sides of the base. Here we show you how to make a triangular pyramid out of cardboard.

Lamps are a necessity, and they are pretty cool too. You can either use them as night lamps, or place them on your desk to use them as desk lamps. Whatever your purpose is, you can make your own DIY lamps with bottles. Here at OneHowTo.com, we are going to tell you how to make a DIY bottle lamp.

If you want to plug in your phone and you don't have a table on which to rest it, it's worth considering using a phone holder. Instead of leaving your phone laying about on the floor or on your table tops where it's likely to be stepped on or taken by some nosy children, you could make your very own phone...

Diwali is one of the most awaited festivals in India, and it is celebrated in different corners of the world with great pomp and joy. But one thing is common and that is lighting up the diyas. The idea of lighting up boring, brown diyas does not seem so appealing but there are more creative way to lighten...

Do you like crafting? This is one of the most addictive crafts. Try making butterflies from aluminium cans, we know you'll love it. We promise that your garden will look unique. Use aluminium as it reflects light and you'll have a shiny yard. And you can take advantage of this material that is often thrown...

Do you read the newspaper daily or frequently and have a large accumulation at home? Brilliant! There are many crafts you can do with this recyclable material. There are a plethora of very original ideas that you can do at home and even with children, so do not wait any more, get to work and be inspired by this...

If you have a pet at home, you almost certainly want to give it all the best, starting with a comfortable and pleasant space for it to relax. Although you can go to a pet store and buy a suitable bed, it is also possible to do it at home with some simple and everyday objects, a way to save money without...

A lampshade is an integral part of any interior decor. You will find a huge variety of lampshades out there in the market, but creating one with your own hands is something more creative and original and a great activity you can do with your kids. Plus, using waste material will help the environment...

If you are going through a period where almost everything goes wrong or you simply want to improve certain aspects of your life and have good fortune, you should know that there are certain gemstones which can help you by bringing prosperity and positive energy. Do you want to know which ones? Then keep...

Rangoli is a popular art in India. People draw colorful Rangolis to welcome their relatives and friends and to decorate their house, particularly on special occasions like weddings and Diwali. Rangloli has some religious and cultural significance too, as beautifying the surroundings is associated with spreading...

Feel like doing some arts and crafts with recycled materials? It can be great fun to do, and it's also economical, as you'll be able to re-use a whole host of objects you've got lying around at home, which you'd just end up throw away otherwise. Toilet paper rolls are a good example of this type of material,...

Shoeboxes can become truly useful when it comes to crafting. Perfect for storing things and making cool creations, there is no doubt that if you like crafting these are your best friend. Have some on hand but don't know how to use them? At oneHOWTO we help you with some ideas on how to make crafts out...

God’s Eye craft is also known as Ojo de Dios or Eye of God. It is a primitive form of start weaving and is also a primitive form of the dreamcatcher. It is woven in bright colors, in single or multiple hues. It is said to serve as God’s eye to watch over babies and to bring good luck. It is a very easy craft...

Did you know that origami brings calm, patience and endurance to those who practice it? This has been accepted for thousands of years by the Japanese people, the creators of this art known as origami. If you are learning origami and are already beginning to make hundreds of creations, you'll surely be...

One of the latest and most fashionable handcrafts is to make your own coasters, you can make them with many waste materials such as beer caps, CDs and even buttons. Next, we're going to give you some good ideas so you can make original coasters with buttons and the steps you'll need to follow. Pay close...

Making crafts by taking advantage of recycled materials is a great way to make your own creations and even decorate your home without having to invest a lot of money. Many items we have at home can be reused to build a whole host of tools, so think before you throw something out if you can give it a...

One of the most spectacular things you can build in your home is a volcano. It may seem impossible but anybody can make a volcano with a little time and the right materials. Making a volcano at home can be done in many different ways depending on the density or consistency you want to give the lava, the...

A prism is a polyhedron that is formed by two equal and parallel faces called bases and different side faces which are parallelograms. Depending on the base of the prism these will have different numbers of sides and will be given a different name. For example, 6 sided bases form hexagonal prisms. Rectangular...

If you like having candles around home and putting them all around to decorate your flat, next we're going to show you an original way to make a candle holder made out of fabric, normally candle holders you'll find on the Internet will be made with other waste material such as CD, bottles,etc. but in this...

In this article we show you how to make an original flower pot from waste material you surely have at home such as a plastic bottle or a CD we don't listen to any more. This flower pot can be an original gift for Mothers or Fathers day. The good thing about making this flower pot is that all of the...

Do you want to learn how to reuse old materials? In this article we show you how to make an airplane with an old clothespin or peg . It is a quick and easy craft to do that requires little material. Kids will really like this activity and you're teaching them how to recycle and make toys with recycled...