The intricately carved hanko has been long associated with authenticity in Japan, but as ready-made alternatives and digital versions emerge, is it still relevant?

Some people are perfectionists, going great lengths and through punishing routines to achieve the perfect figure, the perfect score, the inimitable performance. But there are cultures around the world that have learned to abandon this rigid and obsessive behavior, and embrace the concept of imperfection. Artists and craftsmen of such cultures would deliberately introduce flaws into their works to remind themselves that flaws are an integral part of being human.

With lace-like etchings and carvings made with a hand drill, the decorative egg art of Hungarian artist Tunde Csuhaj is bringing a different spin on an ancient handicraft popular at Easter.

All too often forgotten in dusty attics today, for centuries, lacework was all about how you flaunted your individuality. Lace helped you tell a story by weaving a veritable comic book strip of characters on the cuff of your sleeve.

How Nanny Pat's homemade labour of love made her the internet's favourite grandmother.

Sellers are being told to include shipping price in their items, raising costs

For nearly 50 years, Bon Bon Bums have been produced in the Colombina factory in La Paila, north of Cali. At the start, 20 workers were responsible for the production of four million lollipops per month. Today, in that same factory, 200 workers produce more than 40 times as many.

Here are free simple knitting patterns. These projects are quick and easy so you can produce a finished item fast. Enjoy!

Every year, an artist puts on a show sculpting butter-based busts.

Have you ever wondered the origin of German cuckoo clocks, and how a cuckoo clock is made? The history of the development of cuckoo clocks has spanned across numerous generations. And the process of making the German cuckoo clock is still regarded one of the most intricate and detailed procedures in modern art of clock manufacturing.

Li presents the days long process of traditional Chinese paper making, a process which can be traced back to the early years of the Han Dynasty sometime within the 2nd century BC.

In late 2006, art conservator Scott Haskins received a call from the federal government. They were on the hunt for an expert witness, experienced in mural restoration.

Free printable stencils are a great way to add flair to your painting or DIY project. Learn how to make your own stencil here. See how artists, crafters, and designers have used stencils to create beautiful work.

The two artists subbed cacti and other succulents for everyday plastic objects found around the house, instead “planting” gloves, combs, and plastic cups in real terra cotta pots.

The beloved children’s author celebrates a 40th anniversary with her whimsical creations.

Museums and libraries around the world participate in the Color Our Collections campaign. For it, they create free adult coloring books with free printable coloring pages, based on items from their collections. There's something for everyone, depending on your interests.

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A British grandmother locked in a public restroom for four days said she kept warm using a hand dryer and passed the time by knitting a scarf. Gladys Phillips, 82, said she was out shopping in Felixstowe, England, when she made a pit stop in a public restroom that she didn't realize was not yet open to the public.