[Nfb-krafters-korner] New list member interested in crafting

[Barb Roland]

Hi Miranda and welcome to the list, here are any number of crafts that the 
blind can do and it does take some exploring to find what you enjoy doing. 
We have crocheters, needle knitters, loom knitters, quilters, plastic 
canvas, oragami makers, beaders, soap makers on here, just to name a few.
For a quick and easy craft what about soap making, especially natural soaps, 
I know there are kits available at craft stores, that are real easy to do, 
they contain most everything you'd need such as the mold and stuff to make 
the soap, then you could just buy more of the soap supplies and maybe a few 
different kinds of molds.
Just a suggestion
Again, welcome and hope this helps a little,
Barb R
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Miranda B." <knownoflove at gmail.com>
To: <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:00 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] New list member interested in crafting


> Hi,
>
> I am new to this list, and I am interested in crafting. I am completely
> Blind and have been since birth.
>
> I'd like to use crafting as a hobby, for gift giving and maybe to sell.
>
> My husband and I are planning an international trip, and I thought it 
> would
> be fun to pick up a new hobby of crafting while helping to raise funds for
> this trip.
>
> I realize that crafting takes time, and it's not free, but I'm looking for
> something to start that's not going to break the bank so to speak.
>
> My mom was very crafty while I was growing up, but I just didn't have the
> patience to join her in her crafting ventures.
>
> I'm not even sure what all I'd be interested in exploring. The only crafts 
> I
> ever have done were make these candle holders with jell beads, a glass jar
> and water. Sorry, I can't think of the name, but I can remember that much.
>
> I also started making a rug at our local rehab center for the Blind in 
> 2002.
> I don't remember much of how to make the rug or the technical name of this
> particular craft, but I remember the yarn being thick and I think I 
> wrapped
> the yarn around wooden dowels? Maybe that's a hook rug. Maybe not? Sorry, 
> I
> may seem silly or rediculus, but I really can't remember the specifics.
>
> I have also done a bit of soapstone sculpting at a summer art camp for a
> couple weeks as a teenager.
>
> Now that I've told the extent of my crafting does anyone have any ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help you can give, and have a great week!
>
>
>
> In Christ, Miranda
>
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