When you have extra time or are trying to beat boredom, this list of fun, easy-to-start hobbies is worth trying this year if you need a little change in your life or you want to hone new skills.

Here are 15 easy Valentine’s Day crafts for every age group that will let you enjoy some fun moments with your loved ones.

We usually assume that tissue folding (the process that creates organs, embryos, and the deep ridges of the human brain) requires complex internal control. So then how does one of the world’s simplest ...

A white paper rhino made by origami artist Liu Tong. [Photo provided to China Daily] The past 12 years have seen Liu Tong grow from a beginner in the paper craft into an acclaimed origami artist. In ...

Fall is in full swing, and with it being craft fair season, crafts and hobbies are certainly on the mind. It’s actually the perfect time of year to learn something new, or hone some existing skills.

The amplituhedron is a geometric shape with an almost mystical quality: Compute its volume, and you get the answer to a central calculation in physics about how particles interact. Now, a young ...

Buying spooky decorations for Halloween is great, but making them yourself is even better. Not only crafting is enjoyable but you can involve little goblins in your home and spend some quality time ...

Researchers have folded their way into a groundbreaking new family of origami patterns. Dubbed bloom patterns, because they resemble flowers as they unfold, the new class of origami shapes holds great ...

Bloom patterns could be useful, as engineers build folding structures to send to outer space. They’re also very pretty. Researchers have now found a new class of origami that they call bloom patterns, ...

Discover the magic of paper engineering! In this easy modular origami tutorial, you’ll learn how to fold a stunning ringed cube using simple sheets of paper. No glue, no scissors — just beautiful ...