Fun DIY Art Projects for Teens

Let’s face it; crafting is fun! In fact, crafting is not only for young children to enjoy. Teenagers can enjoy them too! Teenagers can use crafting as a method to break away from their devices, express their creativity, and interact with their friends. Plus, it can also be a way to earn extra money and brush up on their entrepreneurial skills!

Here, we have compiled 10 of our favourite art projects that are suitable for your artistic teen. This list includes anything from apparel, home goods, and presents:

 

1. Tie-dye shoes

Tie-dye shoes are a project that’s easy enough to do for kids and teens of all ages! All they need are white canvas shoes, Sharpies and alcohol, and the project can be completed in under an hour. Best of all, they can then sport cool-looking custom-made shoes that can’t be bought in-store. Check out this full tutorial to get started.

 

2. Boxcutter carving art

A boxcutter for crafts and DIY projects is a creative way to express yourself. The DIY boxcutter craft is just like any carving art, except that you’re cutting into a piece of paper or cardboard instead of carving wood. The simplest way to do a DIY boxcutter carving art is by drawing a pattern or a shape you like on a thicker piece of paper (cardboard or manila card). 

When you’re done, use a boxcutter to trace the shape's edges, hence, cutting it. When you’re done, you can simply apply glue and stick the cut-out shapes on another piece of paper or another piece of cardboard. This DIY artwork is a great way to create your own greeting card or book cover. If you’re interested in learning more, we also offer this art lesson in our art class at Artz Graine!

 

3. Yarn cuff bracelet

Did you know that you can use straws to weave cool accessories? Instead of throwing out your straws in the trash, collect them to make beautiful accessories such as this yarn cuff bracelet. Check out this tutorial for the full instructions on how to create your own yarn cuff bracelet using colourful yarns, straws, tape and scissors!

 

4. Ceramic making

Pottery is the art of creating vessels and other items out of clay and other ceramic materials and then firing them at high temperatures to give them a tough, long-lasting shape. Stoneware, porcelain, and earthenware are the principal types. Ceramic making can be a bit messy at first but can be quite therapeutic. You can make your own plates and cups the next time you try ceramic making.

 

5. Wood carving

When visiting some of the world's most renowned art galleries and auction houses, we can see that wood carving artworks are as popular and cherished as ever. 

Due to its accessibility and comparatively simple carving skill requirements, wood has long been designers' and artists' carving medium of choice. Wood carving may seem a bit more advanced and challenging for budding teen artists. However, you can always start from the basics and improve your carving skills

6. Architecture model making

Making architectural models is a technique frequently used to depict a building design or master plan. An architectural model is usually presented in the form of a three-dimensional representation of the design, typically at a scale much smaller than full size. However, even if you’re not an architect or an engineer, architecture modelling can still be a fun way to express artistic creativity.

 

7. Embellished zippered pouch

These embellished zippered pouches are another functional craft that makes great gifts for keeping your spare change! This no-sew project is perfect if you don’t particularly like sewing. All you need for this project are plain canvas pouches, decorative trim, permanent fabric glue, embroidery floss, and scissors. Check out this tutorial for detailed instructions. 

 

8. Lino printmaking

A relief printing technique known as lino printmaking is created by carving a drawing into a soft linoleum block, rolling a small coating of ink over it, and pressing paper on top to imprint the image. 

Hard lines, flat regions of colour, and the stark contrast between the paper and ink make lino prints appear strong and robust. While carving can take a lot of time or can be simplified, printing can be done quickly enough to produce several copies. With lino printmaking, drawings that appear under-emphasised or flimsy in pencil take on a more confident, strong character.

 

9. Resin art

One of the most varied art mediums available is resin, which may be used independently and complement other fields like installation art, painting, and furniture design. 

In general, resin art refers to anything produced for strictly aesthetic reasons by combining resin and hardener. This mixture is frequently placed into the mould of your choosing, let to cure, and then the casting is removed, providing you with a good representation of the mould's inside. Check out this tutorial for a step-by-step guide on resin art.

10. Crescent moon dreamcatcher

Native Americans have a tradition of using dream catchers to encourage harmony, good vibes, and lovely dreams. The hoops stand for oneness and a sacred circle. Check out this instruction video on doing a DIY crescent moon dream catcher to commemorate the moon and sun cycle in your daily life!

 

Conclusion

Crafting is a great way to express one’s artistic creativity and self-expression! It can also be a deeply relaxing activity that can help teens destress from a full day at school or doing homework. If you’re interested in signing your teen up for an art class to polish their artistic skill further, contact us here!