Crafts for Men from Men Who Craft
Posted by on May 28, 2014
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Men who craft know which crafts are cool for men. Celebrate the creative dude in your life — on Father's Day or any day — with some great ideas from our favorite "man crafters."
Stephen Voltz and Fritz Grobe
Walk-Along Paper Airplane
The Smithsonian's Air & Space blog features a free tutorial from the book, How to Build a Hovercraft: Air Cannons, Magnetic Motors, and 25 Other Amazing DIY Science Projects. The book itself is a great gift for Dad, but how fun would it be to make several of these walk-along paper airplanes for the whole family to have a race? Click here to learn how to make this paper airplane "that flies forever."Boxer Shorts
Mark Montano shows you how to make men's boxer shorts — create a pattern from an existing pair, then go have a little fun at the fabric store and find some great colors and novelty prints.
Ken Oliver
Talisman Pendant
Ken Oliver talks about the spiritual meaning behind a talisman and shares one he made to pay tribute to his family by layering a liquid resin over a miniature work of art inside a metal bezel. Add a leather cord and any guy would be proud to wear it — with your art or a favorite photo.
Jonathan Fong
Flat File Storage
For the architect, the drafter, the artist, or the guy who collects maps — make this flat file storage rack with tabletops and short cabinet legs. Jonathan Fong shows you how.
The Knitting Mill
Cable-Knit Socks
"Ken in Maine" shares his take on the Brethren Sock Pattern from the Knitting Mill. All the proceeds from the sale of this pattern go toward a scholarship fund for an annual men's knitting retreat.
ManMadeDIY.com
Slat Wood Bench
Chris from ManMadeDIY.com shares a tutorial for making this gorgeous slat wood bench. Even if you don't have power tools, you can make it with pre-cut lumber and basic tools, including a hand saw, clamps and a drill.
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