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I do not doubt the genuine motives behind the green crafting trend, but simply ponder if this is a perfect storm of necessitated environmentalism. The eco-friendly commercial supplies we desire may still be difficult to obtain, but we have a distinct advantage over corporate manufacturing in the realm of creative reuse.

I think green crafting is worthy of a slide or two on Mr. Gore’s next Power Point presentation. That is, if we can get his attention.

Home improvement retailers offer many options for low or no VOC coatings, but why aren't these made available in smaller sizes and sold in art supply stores? Take matters into your own hands the old fashioned way: make some milk paint!

Smelly Chick’s Online Soapmaking Resource includes “tutorials, soap porn, industry news, and more”.

"Soap Porn"? Smelly Chicks, you asked for it, and I’m going to goat’s milk this for all it’s worth.

We all forget our reusable shopping totes from time to time. Instead of putting yourself on a green guilt trip, pick paper over plastic (ask your friends and relatives to also!), and upcycle those bags into some not-so-shiny seed packet business cards.

Eco-consciousness was a dominant theme throughout this event. The concerns are now common knowledge, and solutions are surprisingly revealed through grass root efforts.

There is general consensus within the DIY community that what we do has a uniquely positive effect on the world. Our universal philosophy suggests that embracing methods to handmake your own belongings is fulfilling and thought provoking. Yet, quiet debate continues as to the long-term advantages of buying handmade. Is it a truly effective way to bypass corporate interests and consumerism?

Indie fashion offers an abundance of options from head to toe… almost! Cobbling , the art of making shoes, is not necessarily mainstream. Yet, I see no one walking around barefoot in public. I say, throw those misconceptions out the door about the difficulty of creating footwear. We can do better than plastic daisies hot glued to foam flip-flops.

Down with toxic mass-produced craft supplies! We deserve better! Crafting a Green World is beginning a campaign to collect suggestions for things we would want in the eco-friendly craft store of our dreams...

I saw a poster the other day that said “Dissent Protects Democracy”. Does dissent protect creativity as well?

Simple, sustainable, kinetic…spinning is the bees knees. Supplies are hard to find at big-box craft chains, but you may get lucky at a yarn shop. Thankfully, the internet provides a bounty of resources, and plenty of eye candy to boot.