Crafts

November 9, 2021

Delicate Cut Paper Sculptures Convey the Detrimental Effects of Climate Change on Coral

Coral reefs are one of the world's most wondrous ecosystems, but they are perishing because of climate change. Through rising ocean temperatures and the stress of an altered environment, the coral turns from colorful to white in a process called coral bleaching. Artist Rogan Brown uses the delicate beauty of cut paper to convey this troubled state, specifically through series titled Ghost Coral and Coral Garden.

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November 2, 2021

10 Best Kits to Help You Create Your Own Aromatic Soaps

Soap is a house essential that keeps us clean and smelling good. While you can easily purchase high-quality soaps in stores and online, it's also fun, and not too difficult, to make it from the comfort of your home. All you need is the right combination of materials, which you can find packaged for you in all-inclusive soap-making kits.

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October 18, 2021

Embroidery Artist Uses Dried Leaves as an Unconventional Canvas for Exquisite Bird Portraits

Spanish artist Laura Dalla Vecchia knows that you don't need precious materials to make amazing works of art. In fact, to find what she'll use in her artwork, she simply looks to the ground. Her ongoing series of hand-embroidered birds showcases a variety of different species that are stitched directly onto dried leaves. From orange-beaked toucans to florescent green parrots and ruby-throated hummingbirds, she manages to render each feathered creature with incredible accuracy.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.