r/crafts

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About r/crafts

r/crafts is for sharing crafts or questions on how to do something crafty. It is NOT for anything promotional. This includes but is not limited to the following: Asking where to buy something Selling something Asking for advise 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. Thanks

The community at a glance

r/crafts is a Subreddit for Crafts with roughly 2.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Crafts topic page.

Roughly 92K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Crafts, Art, and Handmade. Common discussion themes are Ideas and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention glue, sealant, and paint.

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Yearly: +92K members
Growth: +3.3% / 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: 48K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 5K members
  • Aug: 7K members
  • Sep: 9K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 8K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 8K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 8K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 8K members
  • Jun: 8K members

Themes

  • Ideas
    8 posts in the past month
    1. Finally finished my template for a tiny Prickly Pear Cactus
    2. I made bead flowers!
    3. I painted a fox on a wood slice, what do you think?
    #1
    Ideas
    Finally finished my template for a tiny Prickly Pear Cactus · I made bead flowers! · I painted a fox on a wood slice, what do you think?
    8
  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Another project of refreshing old shirts by hand embroidery. What do you think? Thank you!
    2. Need advice on making "Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses" shoes for my GF’s birthday
    3. Can you recommend a crafty hobby for someone who’s easily bored and addicted to quick dopamine? (Also talentless)
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Another project of refreshing old shirts by hand embroidery. What do you think? Thank you! · Need advice on making "Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses" shoes for my GF’s birthday · Can you recommend a crafty hobby for someone who’s easily bored and addicted to quick dopamine? (Also talentless)
    7
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Where can I find a small roll of fabric with a finished edge?
    2. Help a crafter out: solution for gap that needs to be waterproof?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Where can I find a small roll of fabric with a finished edge? · Help a crafter out: solution for gap that needs to be waterproof?
    2

Topics

  • Crafts
    64 posts in the past month
    1. Made some New York Knicks crafts with beads
    #1
    Crafts
    Made some New York Knicks crafts with beads
    64
  • Art
    62 posts in the past month
    1. I accidentally made “f art” instead of “art” and now I want to carve more dumb wordplays
    2. My modern take on some farm animals I turned into art prints for a new mom's nursery. Which animal is your favorite?
    #2
    Art
    I accidentally made “f art” instead of “art” and now I want to carve more dumb wordplays · My modern take on some farm animals I turned into art prints for a new mom's nursery. Which animal is your favorite?
    62
  • Handmade
    56 posts in the past month
    1. Handmade Glass Crazy Straw
    2. Handmade ocean themed clothing! 🐠🌊
    3. Would this handmade lacquer earbud case make a nice gift for friends?
    #3
    Handmade
    Handmade Glass Crazy Straw · Handmade ocean themed clothing! 🐠🌊 · Would this handmade lacquer earbud case make a nice gift for friends?
    56
  • Craft
    52 posts in the past month
    1. Customized my craft cart
    2. For all my crafty people out there with a few too many hobbies😆
    #4
    Craft
    Customized my craft cart · For all my crafty people out there with a few too many hobbies😆
    52
  • Painting
    42 posts in the past month
    1. My next finished painting! Honestly don’t even think I like it…
    2. My next painting I finished! What do you think?
    3. Sharing my latest painting
    #5
    Painting
    My next finished painting! Honestly don’t even think I like it… · My next painting I finished! What do you think? · Sharing my latest painting
    42

Flair

  • Finished Craft I Made
    166 posts in the past month
    1. I made these frog purses and photographed them in their natural habitat 🐸🌹
    2. I made these tiny glass goblets and a matching vase. Finger for scale! 🤏
    3. Portraits de familles
    #1
    Finished Craft I Made
    I made these frog purses and photographed them in their natural habitat 🐸🌹 · I made these tiny glass goblets and a matching vase. Finger for scale! 🤏 · Portraits de familles
    166
  • Discussion/Question
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Painting a full jenga set, what should I add next?
    2. I inherited four 50 year-old ostrich eggs that are not blown out.
    3. Need advice on making "Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses" shoes for my GF’s birthday
    #2
    Discussion/Question
    Painting a full jenga set, what should I add next? · I inherited four 50 year-old ostrich eggs that are not blown out. · Need advice on making "Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses" shoes for my GF’s birthday
    20
  • Work in Progress
    6 posts in the past month
    1. My Magnum poopus.
    2. Was working on custom ceramic giraffe lamp.
    3. Added lights to my beaded curtain today
    #3
    Work in Progress
    My Magnum poopus. · Was working on custom ceramic giraffe lamp. · Added lights to my beaded curtain today
    6
  • Family/Friend Crafted
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Handmade embroidery FINISHED
    2. Hand-painted floral bags
    3. I taught a 5 year old how to make a sock monkey
    #4
    Family/Friend Crafted
    Handmade embroidery FINISHED · Hand-painted floral bags · I taught a 5 year old how to make a sock monkey
    5
  • Tutorial
    1 post in the past month
    1. I removed old enamel on a vintage articulated koi fish pendant
    #5
    Tutorial
    I removed old enamel on a vintage articulated koi fish pendant
    1

Product recommendations

  • glue
    10 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?
    #1
    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?
    10
  • sealant
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Best way to seal painted tiles for outdoor use?
    2. What is the best sealant for air dry clay with acrylic paint on top
    3. Best sealant
    #2
    sealant
    Best way to seal painted tiles for outdoor use? · What is the best sealant for air dry clay with acrylic paint on top · Best sealant
    7
  • paint
    7 posts in the past month
    1. What's the best method to dye these gloves without having it bleed color on my hands?
    2. What's the best method to dye these gloves without having it bleed color on my hands?
    3. Best way to repaint this ceramic desk light?
    #3
    paint
    What's the best method to dye these gloves without having it bleed color on my hands? · What's the best method to dye these gloves without having it bleed color on my hands? · Best way to repaint this ceramic desk light?
    7
  • 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.
    #4
    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
  • needle art tools
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What are the best tools and stuff to start needle art?
    2. What are the best tools and stuff to start needle art?
    #5
    needle art tools
    What are the best tools and stuff to start needle art? · What are the best tools and stuff to start needle art?
    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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