Hobbies & Crafts

Homesteading articles about Hobbies & Crafts as they pertain to homesteaders, family, farming, animal husbandry, history, and myriad other topics discussed at Homestead.org, collected over two decades from experienced homesteaders who know what they’re talking about.

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Close up of maple tree with metal sap bucket, cabin and maple tree in background.
Maple syrup

Lessons From My Maple Syrup Misadventure

I huddled in the dark wilderness listening to howling in the distance…

Kathy Kish Kathy Kish
tanning skins, tanning hides, DIY leather, homesteading
DIY

Tanning Skins and Hides on the Homestead

When I tell people I tan snakeskins and animal hides, they politely…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores
Basket-making Basics, basketry for beginners
Homesteading

Basket-making Basics

Basketry: possibly the oldest of human crafts.  It is time-honored, it is…

Catherine Lugo Catherine Lugo
Racoon-Trapping-for-beginners
Homesteading

Raccoon Trapping for Beginners

Trapping is one of the most debated forms of conservation. For some,…

Jenna Delchambre Jenna Delchambre
cheese from pasteurized milk
Cheese

Homemade Cheese in an Ultra-pasteurized World

In an era where all things labeled "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" are gaining…

Kimi Ceridon Kimi Ceridon
Decorating with nature
DIY

Decorating with Mother Nature

The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores
DIY-Skincare-Winter
DIY

DIY Winter Skincare

Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores
winemaking at home fruit wine recipes flower wine recipes sap wine recipes Maple sap wine recipes easy wine making recipes
Brewing

Going Beyond Grape: Oddball Wines to Make at Home

My venture into winemaking at home all started with two very prolific…

Allyson Ernst Allyson Ernst
The medicinal benefits of oxymels may seem incredible. Making oxymels is easy. What are oxymels? We'll cover oxymel recipes as well as how to use oxymels.
Alternative healthcare

Making Oxymels: The Sweet-Tart Medicine

Oxymel... what an odd word.  The etymology of the word actually gives…

Linda Zimnick Linda Zimnick
Using Beeswax Around the Homestead
Beekeeping

Using Beeswax Around the Homestead

Beeswax is a versatile by-product of honey production and a very valuable…

Regina Anneler Regina Anneler
How to spin wool with a turkish spindle
DIY

How to Spin Wool with a Turkish Spindle

Are you like me, a crafter who gathers new skills and crafts…

Amara Gilmour Amara Gilmour
dumpster diving
Dumpster diving

Dumpster Diving: One Person’s Trash Could Be Your Treasure.

Dumpster diving has been around for years.  People have been diving in…

Sherrie Taylor Sherrie Taylor

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