Frequently, the word "craft" makes people think about ladies knitting or painting pots. It's a natural association since girls tend to be more interested on craft work than boys. However, it doesn't mean guys can't enjoy craft as well. Actually, some crafting activities fit much more boys than girls.



No problem if a boy wants to do any of the activities mentioned above, but crafts are more likely to be enjoyed by them if they are presented as a more masculine artistic expression. Here are some examples of activities that might be teasing to a boy to engage with:

Woodworking:

If I ask you to imagine a carpenter you will probably think of a man. Woodworking can be enjoyed by everybody but normally this craft is more attractive for the men. Woodworking implies on dirty hand and clothes, something girls don't really like. Also, depending on the task performed, it will demand a deal of physical strength.

There is a great range of woodworking activities a boy can pick, from very simple whittling to complex furniture designing or musical instruments making. Those are just some of the many possibilities of crafts a boy can find within woodwork.

First, let's talk about the simplest woodworking activity: whittling. Whittling is the art of sculpting little animas on tiny pieces of wood. Balsa wood is the most recommended for beginner because it's soft and easy to be manipulated. Denser wood will require more effort to get sculpted. No matter what kind of wood you will use, sharp carving tools will always make your task much easier.

Complex woodworking will require the use of electric tools such as jigsaws and drills to give wood the wanted shape. For this sort of work is better to previously plan what you want to do since you will need to be much more careful while doing it. For design objects and furniture pieces, you will probably]y need to spend more money on good quality wood, and it would be a shame to have to dispose it if something goes wrong as a result of lack of projecting.

Ok, we are talking about masculine crafts, but I have some interesting data that shows men also enjoy "girly" crafts. Did you know that some footballers do knitting as a relaxation method and some of them had their crafts auctioned to aid charity?

There is another smelly and sweaty craft that girls wouldn't enjoy and boys may simply love: blacksmithing. Besides of the dirty aspect of this craft, not often we will find girls having enough muscular strength for this activity. However, blacksmithing is not only about powerful arms; it also demands skilled hands and courage to deal with the red-hot iron.

Boys are inclined to choose physically challenging craft activities, but it's not a rule. They can also pick lighter creative projects as a hobby or as a way to have some relaxation. Whatever they decide to do, the main point is: crafting is a boy's thing, too.