A craft is a skill, especially involving practical arts. It may refer to a trade or particular art.

The term is often used as part of a longer word (and also in the plural). For example, a craft-brother is a fellow worker in a particular trade and a craft-guild is, historically, a guild of workers in the same trade. "Ringcraft" is part of a boxer's skill. See some further examples below.

The term is often used to describe the family of artistic practices within the decorative arts that traditionally are defined by their relationship to functional or utilitarian products (such as sculptural forms in the vessel tradition) or by their use of such natural media as wood, clay, glass, textiles, and metal. Crafts practiced by independent artists working alone or in small groups are often referred to as studio craft. Studio craft includes studio pottery, metal work, weaving, wood turning and other forms of wood working, glass blowing, and glass art.

A craft fair is an organized event to display crafts by a number of exhibitors. There are also craft shops where such goods are sold.

Folk art follows craft traditions, in contrast to fine art or "high art".

Both Freemasonry and Wicca are known as 'The Craft' by their adherents.

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The Japanese culture has created many different and unique items. If you are planning to begin a Japanese arts and . crafts. collection, you might consider Japanese porcelain dolls. These porcelain dolls can be found in private collections ...

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Ribbons & Crafting!! Probably two of the most popular words around it seems! The combination of making a . craft. and using a ribbon...makes many of us slightly giddy dare we say! Today's . crafts. with ribbons we feel sure will elicit that ...

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When you are finished, turn the paper over and put dots of . craft. glue (I used Tacky glue) on all of the places where there are loose threads and/or where you began or ended your stitched drawings. Use your finger to gently press the ...

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How do i get my homemade crafts to American Soldiers?
Q. I make Cross Bookmarks and everyone i give them to loves them. I have a son in the Marines and I would like to send some as a gift to other Soldiers. All branches of service. Anyone with knowledge of how to go about doing this. I am not able to work and this is one of my crafts. I want them to go to soldiers who would want them, not to offend any that don't believe in god. I won't be sending any other crafts just this as a bookmark or as a cross. It is lightwieght and made of plastic canvas and yarn only. Please no anti-god remarks. Positive advice welcomed.
Asked by gormom - Wed Nov 22 18:09:47 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The United States armed forces cannot recieve cards to "any serviceman" this year due to fears of terrorism. Instead, the Pentagon has set up a secure email system that allows anyone to send a message to "any serviceman." Just pick the branch of the service, type your message and click send. The story behind the "to any serviceman" cards: Since 1967, when Sgt. Billy Thompson wrote Abigail Van Buren and mentioned that a wonderful Christmas present to our armed forces would be "just a letter from home," American citizens have been sending holiday wishes to servicemen and women stationed overseas every holiday season. Dubbed "Operation Dear Abby," the program has brought holiday joy to hundreds of thousands of U.S. military personnel… [cont.]
Answered by southron_98 - Wed Nov 22 18:15:57 2006

What are some good crafts/ activities for a three year old?
Q. I am starting a summer babysitting job and I want to do some fun things, like different crafts with the three year old. Ive only been able to come up with a few ideas. The mother also encourages outdoor activities. Any ideas other than just going to the park?
Asked by Deb - Fri May 30 00:53:14 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This site is chock full of fun, entertaining ideas . . . todayisfun.com I think you will really find some useful stuff there! And you can subscribe to get a new idea every day! Good luck!
Answered by S B - Fri May 30 00:57:58 2008

Where can I find how to make country crafts?
Q. I am interested in making some country crafts for decor around my house. I am intersted in any sort of country crafts, but especially interested in using old glass jars, baskets, and coffee cans. I also like candles and projects using the glass jars and christmas lights.
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A. I've pasted some links for you below, that should get you started: have fun!
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