Welcome to Bob’s Crafts!
Bob LaFara created Bob’s Crafts in 1995 and regularly added craft projects and stories until he died in 2004. For 20 years we, his family, have kept the site just as he last updated it. But, recently we decided it was time to bring the site up to date and re-create it as a WordPress-style site. We have tried to remain true to Bob’s style and intent with his projects and stories. We have curated the projects and stories to allow better indexing and searching in the hope visitors will find what interests them.
Craft Projects
Rain Gauge
Using common supplies found around the house, you can make your own rain gauge.
Marbling
Learn about marbling paper and cloth.
Luminaria with Electric Base
Here’s a project to make a luminaria with an electric base for indoor use.
Easy Luminaria
Here’s an easy project to make a luminaria for indoor use.
Paper or Metal Cow
Make a stand-up cow figure using paper, card stock, or sheet metal.
Paper or Metal Pig
Make a stand-up pig figure using paper, card stock, or sheet metal.
Paper or Metal Fox
Make a stand-up fox figure using paper, card stock, or sheet metal.
Sun Catchers
A sun catcher is a device that you hang in a window so that the sun illuminates it.
Paper or Metal Hippo
Make a standing hippopotamus using paper or thin sheet metal.
Stacking Blocks
In this project you will make a child’s toy Stacking Blocks.
Cardboard Table
Make a table from cardboard, or card stock, for a doll, a child, or an adult.
Simple Movie
Make a simple animation using only paper.