r/crafts

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About r/crafts

r/crafts is for sharing crafts you made or questions on how to do something crafty. It is NOT for promotion. This includes but is not limited to the following: Asking where to buy something Selling something Asking for advice on growing a business or following Sharing social media Sharing commissions or work for clients You are welcome to share anything you have made, from simple beginner works to complex works that are only made possible from years of experience. Please read our rules

The community at a glance

r/crafts is a Subreddit for Crafts with roughly 2.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Crafts communities list.

Roughly 103K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Painting, Craft, and Miniature. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention sealant, glue, and needle.

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Yearly: +103K members
Growth: +3.7% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 14K members
  • 2014: 15K members
  • 2015: 7K members
  • 2016: 26K members
  • 2017: 100K members
  • 2021: 1.6M members
  • 2023: 944K members
  • 2024: 43K members
  • 2025: 73K members
  • 2026: 85K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 8K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 8K members
  • Jun: 11K members
  • Jul: 9K members
  • Aug: 9K members
  • Sep: 11K members
  • Oct: 5K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Best Electric Paper Cutter
    2. Dried Flower Petals Anniversary Gift Ideas?
    3. how should i make a Taskmaster trophy replica, that holds candy?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Best Electric Paper Cutter · Dried Flower Petals Anniversary Gift Ideas? · how should i make a Taskmaster trophy replica, that holds candy?
    8
  • Advice Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Help! Need shrink plastic
    2. Help a girl out..craft ideas for wedding
    3. Help me brainstorm ideas!
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Help! Need shrink plastic · Help a girl out..craft ideas for wedding · Help me brainstorm ideas!
    3

Topics

  • Painting
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Sharing 120 hours of painting in a few frames
    2. Turned my client’s adorable birthday pup into an oil painting
    3. Everyone was so kind, I wanted to share another abstract painting I did. Inspired by sound waves.
    #1
    Painting
    Sharing 120 hours of painting in a few frames · Turned my client’s adorable birthday pup into an oil painting · Everyone was so kind, I wanted to share another abstract painting I did. Inspired by sound waves.
    5
  • Craft
    5 posts in the past month
    1. What are some lesser known / underrated crafts you'd recommend to try?
    2. What is an unusual supply/gear/Tool you have in your craft collection?
    3. Group craft ideas
    #2
    Craft
    What are some lesser known / underrated crafts you'd recommend to try? · What is an unusual supply/gear/Tool you have in your craft collection? · Group craft ideas
    5
  • Miniature
    3 posts in the past month
    1. I've made a lighthouse miniature
    2. I made a miniature microwave oven crafted from paper that doubles as a battery compartment for a paper handgun!
    3. Please help me take this miniature record project back to the drawing board!
    #3
    Miniature
    I've made a lighthouse miniature · I made a miniature microwave oven crafted from paper that doubles as a battery compartment for a paper handgun! · Please help me take this miniature record project back to the drawing board!
    3
  • Frames
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Sharing 120 hours of work in different frames
    2. Sharing 120 hours of painting in a few frames
    #4
    Frames
    Sharing 120 hours of work in different frames · Sharing 120 hours of painting in a few frames
    3
  • Resin
    2 posts in the past month
    1. what can i use that is food safe and NOT resin as a sealer for trays like this?
    2. RESIN FISH TANK DISPLAY
    #5
    Resin
    what can i use that is food safe and NOT resin as a sealer for trays like this? · RESIN FISH TANK DISPLAY
    2

Flair

  • Finished Craft I Made
    36 posts in the past month
    1. When a pumpkin finds a soul
    2. Credit where credit is due (collage)
    3. Sharing 120 hours of work in different frames
    #1
    Finished Craft I Made
    When a pumpkin finds a soul · Credit where credit is due (collage) · Sharing 120 hours of work in different frames
    36
  • Discussion
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Could anyone help !!
    2. Help a girl out..craft ideas for wedding
    3. What are some lesser known / underrated crafts you'd recommend to try?
    #2
    Discussion
    Could anyone help !! · Help a girl out..craft ideas for wedding · What are some lesser known / underrated crafts you'd recommend to try?
    16
  • How-do-I Tuesday
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Making 2 pieces of cardboard seamless
    2. How do I get into cross stitch? Am I doing it wrong ? Any tips please !
    3. Any way to get this piece of paper off so I can use it as a window?
    #3
    How-do-I Tuesday
    Making 2 pieces of cardboard seamless · How do I get into cross stitch? Am I doing it wrong ? Any tips please ! · Any way to get this piece of paper off so I can use it as a window?
    14
  • Holiday/Seasonal Craft
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I painted a pumpkin!
    2. I painted some Studio Ghibli pumpkins
    3. Help! Need shrink plastic
    #4
    Holiday/Seasonal Craft
    I painted a pumpkin! · I painted some Studio Ghibli pumpkins · Help! Need shrink plastic
    5
  • Work in Progress
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Making a wire tree do i need to put glue or anything on it to make sure it stays wrapped?
    2. the season of slow working by hand by the fire is staring again. continuing with my knot tying practice. every day
    3. should i leave this be or paint it?
    #5
    Work in Progress
    Making a wire tree do i need to put glue or anything on it to make sure it stays wrapped? · the season of slow working by hand by the fire is staring again. continuing with my knot tying practice. every day · should i leave this be or paint it?
    5

Product recommendations

  • sealant
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best sealant for air dry clay with acrylic paint on top
    2. Best sealant
    3. Best sealant
    #1
    sealant
    What is the best sealant for air dry clay with acrylic paint on top · Best sealant · Best sealant
    4
  • glue
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What’s the best glue for making sprinkle sunglasses
    2. What kind of glue is best for stickers on book covers?
    3. What kind of glue is best for stickers on book covers?
    #2
    glue
    What’s the best glue for making sprinkle sunglasses · What kind of glue is best for stickers on book covers? · What kind of glue is best for stickers on book covers?
    4
  • needle
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best needle placement for a 6cm / 2inch plastic pin?
    2. Best needle placement on a 6cm / 2inch plastic pin?
    3. Best needle placement on a 6cm / 2inch plastic pin?
    #3
    needle
    Best needle placement for a 6cm / 2inch plastic pin? · Best needle placement on a 6cm / 2inch plastic pin? · Best needle placement on a 6cm / 2inch plastic pin?
    3
  • printer
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best small printer for fabric paper
    2. what's the best photo printer for scrapbooking, any multipurpose one that can also print coloured images/ art prints or scan artwork?
    #4
    printer
    Best small printer for fabric paper · what's the best photo printer for scrapbooking, any multipurpose one that can also print coloured images/ art prints or scan artwork?
    2
  • plotter machine
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What is the best plotter machine to make "negative" stickers you would recommend? More details in body text.
    2. What is the best plotter machine to make "negative" stickers you would recommend? More details in body text.
    #5
    plotter machine
    What is the best plotter machine to make "negative" stickers you would recommend? More details in body text. · What is the best plotter machine to make "negative" stickers you would recommend? More details in body text.
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/crafts for?
Best for Crafts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/crafts free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/crafts have?
Roughly 2.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/crafts on?
r/crafts runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/crafts cover?
On the Hive Index, r/crafts is organized under Crafts.
How do I join r/crafts?
You can join r/crafts by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Crafts communities like?
Communities for crafters of all kinds, from knitting and sewing to DIY home projects. Reddit has massive general communities for craft inspiration, with UK-based forums, Facebook groups, and platforms like Craftsy serving more specific interests in tutorials, pattern sharing, and technique development.
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