Folk Art techniques are those which have traditionally been handed down through the generations. The articles that are listed below will help you learn more about making art from found objects, as well as from items you can buy at the craft store. Its all about doing it yourself so go ahead, get your hands dirty and have fun.

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Origami Patterns
Fantastic patterns from Oriland.com

Painting Folk Art Nutcrackers
A fabulous holiday project that the family can get involved in.

Create a Folk Art Book Cover
Make a Folk Art book cover using scrap paper.

New Life for Old Denim Jeans
Make a Folk Art Book Bag or Tote Bag by recycling old denim blue jeans. A great back-to-school gift for your kids.

Birds of Paradise, Doves, Thistlefinches and Peacocks
Learn about birds in folk art while you paint your own Tree of Life serving tray.

Helping Mother Nature
Making birdhouses out of recycled materials. Its about turning trash into folk art treasure.

Making Masks
An illustrated guide on how to create folk art masks using leather, wood and found objects.

Folk Art How-Tos
Feeling creative? Need a little extra help? Look no further because here for you - from your guide - is a series of how-to tutorials.

Art in Bottles
Ships, anchors, photos and folk art inside bottles. How'd they do that?

The Floor Beneath Our Feet
A brief history of floorcloths.

Folk Art Lighthouse Stool
Do-It-Yourself instructions for a fun folk art stool with a lighthouse motif.

Rock Art
Gather a handful of rocks and create some folk art treasures.

Corn Husk Dolls
A simple object made beautiful by the hands who create it.

How to Paint a Milk or Cream Can
Step by step directions on how to paint a milk or cream can.

Painted Milk Cans
Painted milk cans are often used as decorative items that bring warmth and interest into our homes.

Origami
The ancient art of paper folding. Let's take a tour.

Make a Floorcloth
Make your very own floorcloth. Tips, directions and patterns. One of many online art workshops from your guide.

Make Greeting Cards
Make monoprints for friends and family. One of many online art workshops from your guide.

Pyrography
Warm and wonderful folk art.