reese cameron

Making handicrafts is my way of channeling my creativity into useful everyday objects. Most crafts I make are out of practicality or to fulfill a certain purpose. Other times, I challenge myself to make things I would’ve otherwise have bought in order to learn new skills and techniques, or to reduce my environmental impact. That way, I create things tailored specifically to me or my friends, and I can appreciate specific design decisions I made suited to my needs.

One day I hope to expand the breadth of my handicrafts, maybe by creating a marketplace for my creations. For now, I continue to create for myself, family and friends as one of my hobbies.

<h4><i>keep developing</i></h4> <h4><b>July 2022</b></h4> <h4>It's my first time trying screen printing. I used a water-soluble paint to draw my design onto a screen, then used screen filler to fill the negative space. Once dry, the paint can be removed and the screen is ready for printing! It was a really fun project, one I've always wanted to try but never thought it was possible at home. This was a gift for a friends' birthday, a little rough around the edges but I'm sure the next one will be even better!</h4>

keep developing

July 2022

It's my first time trying screen printing. I used a water-soluble paint to draw my design onto a screen, then used screen filler to fill the negative space. Once dry, the paint can be removed and the screen is ready for printing! It was a really fun project, one I've always wanted to try but never thought it was possible at home. This was a gift for a friends' birthday, a little rough around the edges but I'm sure the next one will be even better!

<h4><i>capybara mug</i></h4> <h4><b>June 2022</b></h4> <h4>For my birthday party this year I decided to try doing pottery at home and then had it fired and then glazed at a local pottery studio.</h4>

capybara mug

June 2022

For my birthday party this year I decided to try doing pottery at home and then had it fired and then glazed at a local pottery studio.

<h4><i>chalk bags</i></h4> <h4><b>December 2021</b></h4> <h4>I’ve made chalk bags before and this Christmas I made a few more. It’s the perfect gift for climbers, and I hand-embroidered personal and unique designs with them in mind.</h4>

chalk bags

December 2021

I’ve made chalk bags before and this Christmas I made a few more. It’s the perfect gift for climbers, and I hand-embroidered personal and unique designs with them in mind.

<h4><i>card wallet</i></h4> <h4><b>December 2021</b></h4> <h4>Yet another leather craft, this time with a snap-button.</h4>

card wallet

December 2021

Yet another leather craft, this time with a snap-button.

<h4><i>coasters</i></h4> <h4><b>December 2021</b></h4> <h4>I made sets of personalized coasters for friends and family. I made and printed the designs onto paper, laminated them on ceramic tiles using water-based glue, sealed with a waterproof lacquer and finished by glueing a thin layer of cork on the bottom. They’re not perfect and I wasn’t able to find the exact materials for what I need, but I think they turned out great!</h4>

coasters

December 2021

I made sets of personalized coasters for friends and family. I made and printed the designs onto paper, laminated them on ceramic tiles using water-based glue, sealed with a waterproof lacquer and finished by glueing a thin layer of cork on the bottom. They’re not perfect and I wasn’t able to find the exact materials for what I need, but I think they turned out great!

<h4><i>flag</i></h4> <h4><b>June 2021</b></h4> <h4>This month marks one year working at an outdoor company in Hong Kong. It's been a year full of change and lots of exciting adventures. I made this linen flag depicting some of my favorite places and memories. I used water-based glue to block out the design and then dyed the fabric after. It's something I'd definitely want to experiment more with in the future!</h4>

flag

June 2021

This month marks one year working at an outdoor company in Hong Kong. It's been a year full of change and lots of exciting adventures. I made this linen flag depicting some of my favorite places and memories. I used water-based glue to block out the design and then dyed the fabric after. It's something I'd definitely want to experiment more with in the future!

<h4><i>leather wallet</i></h4> <h4><b>March 2021</b></h4> <h4>I've been going on a lot more outdoor trips and starting to feel like my old wallet was getting too bulky. I tried my hand at making a wallet out of leather, this time one that can fit in my pocket! I decided to add a bit of a personal touch by painting some flowers on the front.</h4>

leather wallet

March 2021

I've been going on a lot more outdoor trips and starting to feel like my old wallet was getting too bulky. I tried my hand at making a wallet out of leather, this time one that can fit in my pocket! I decided to add a bit of a personal touch by painting some flowers on the front.

<h4><i>chalk bag</i></h4> <h4><b>August 2020</b></h4> <h4>I started climbing a few months ago and have so far gotten pretty into the sport. One piece of gear I've always been lacking is a chalk bag. I decided to make my own, something that reflects my style. I hand sewed traditional kazakh embroidery patterns on the side and bottom of the chalk bag, something I picked up from my trip to Mongolia. I'm really happy with how it turned out!</h4>

chalk bag

August 2020

I started climbing a few months ago and have so far gotten pretty into the sport. One piece of gear I've always been lacking is a chalk bag. I decided to make my own, something that reflects my style. I hand sewed traditional kazakh embroidery patterns on the side and bottom of the chalk bag, something I picked up from my trip to Mongolia. I'm really happy with how it turned out!

<h4><i>switch case</i></h4> <h4><b>April 2020</b></h4> <h4>I got a Nintendo Switch Lite and knew it needed a carrying case. Instead of buying one, I decided to crochet my own! I usually find crocheted squares somewhat plain and boring, so I took the chance to learn the ripple stitch in order to make the design a little more intricate! </h4>

switch case

April 2020

I got a Nintendo Switch Lite and knew it needed a carrying case. Instead of buying one, I decided to crochet my own! I usually find crocheted squares somewhat plain and boring, so I took the chance to learn the ripple stitch in order to make the design a little more intricate!

<h4><i>reusable face masks</i></h4> <h4><b>March 2020</b></h4> <h4> As you may know, COVID-19 hit the world severely in early 2020. As a way to make use of my time staying at home and social distancing, I produced 30 reusable face masks to donate to low-income families who couldn’t afford disposable face masks.</h4>

reusable face masks

March 2020

As you may know, COVID-19 hit the world severely in early 2020. As a way to make use of my time staying at home and social distancing, I produced 30 reusable face masks to donate to low-income families who couldn’t afford disposable face masks.

<h4><i>handbag</i></h4> <h4><b>December 2019 2020</b></h4> <h4>I made this handbag as a gift to my mom for Christmas. She had been asking me for a while to make her something out of leather, so I took up a trickier project that she would be able to use for a long time. It took 10 hours total of active work, and is one of my more ambitious leather projects. </h4>

handbag

December 2019 2020

I made this handbag as a gift to my mom for Christmas. She had been asking me for a while to make her something out of leather, so I took up a trickier project that she would be able to use for a long time. It took 10 hours total of active work, and is one of my more ambitious leather projects.

<h4><i>découpage wooden boxes</i></h4> <h4><b>December 2019</b></h4> <h4>My neighbor had a huge pile of decorative napkin samples he got at a home decor exposition. Not knowing what to do with them all, he gave them to me. I decided to make use of them by decorating wooden boxes, découpage style, to gift as Christmas presents that year.</h4>

découpage wooden boxes

December 2019

My neighbor had a huge pile of decorative napkin samples he got at a home decor exposition. Not knowing what to do with them all, he gave them to me. I decided to make use of them by decorating wooden boxes, découpage style, to gift as Christmas presents that year. *My very good friend Cherie helped me with some of these!

<h4><i>pen holder</i></h4> <h4><b>April 2019</b></h4> <h4> I made this pen holder for my friend’s birthday out of leather. I thought it was fitting since she’s also an artist!</h4>

pen holder

April 2019

I made this pen holder for my friend’s birthday out of leather. I thought it was fitting since she’s also an artist!

<h4><i>beanie</i></h4> <h4><b>April 2019</b></h4> <h4>Beanies are one of my favorite knitting projects to make. They’re quick to make and cozy to wear! I knitted this red beanie for a friend of mine. She had requested it in bright red, and it suits her really well!</h4>

beanie

April 2019

Beanies are one of my favorite knitting projects to make. They’re quick to make and cozy to wear! I knitted this red beanie for a friend of mine. She had requested it in bright red, and it suits her really well!

<h4><i>corduroy jacket</i></h4> <h4><b>February 2019</b></h4> <h4>I don’t have many jackets I can throw on top of an outfit. After looking around for one I might like, I decided to make my own using corduroy. The project took 3 days to complete, finished with an inner lining, pockets, buttons and a collar.</h4>

corduroy jacket

February 2019

I don’t have many jackets I can throw on top of an outfit. After looking around for one I might like, I decided to make my own using corduroy. The project took 3 days to complete, finished with an inner lining, pockets, buttons and a collar.

<h4><i>notebook</i></h4> <h4><b>December 2018</b></h4> <h4>I usually write in a journal when I travel, and I decided I should make one myself. The design of the travelers’ notebook allows for inserts to be swapped out, making it convenient when traveling to different countries as opposed to buying a complete notebook for every single trip. I printed lines, dots and calendar pages onto paper and bound them into notebooks from scratch. I also made a bunch in bulk to gift to my friends for Christmas that year!</h4>

notebook

December 2018

I usually write in a journal when I travel, and I decided I should make one myself. The design of the travelers’ notebook allows for inserts to be swapped out, making it convenient when traveling to different countries as opposed to buying a complete notebook for every single trip. I printed lines, dots and calendar pages onto paper and bound them into notebooks from scratch. I also made a bunch in bulk to gift to my friends for Christmas that year!

<h4><i>card wallet</i></h4> <h4><b>December 2018</b></h4> <h4>This card wallet is amongst the first leather projects I ever tried. I could really practice neat stitching and I gifted some of these to my friends that year.</h4>

card wallet

December 2018

This card wallet is amongst the first leather projects I ever tried. I could really practice neat stitching and I gifted some of these to my friends that year.

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