Craft and Hobbies

Find inspiration for crafts and hobbies with project ideas, essential supplies, and helpful tips for creating beautiful handmade items and enjoying your favorite activities.

Collection FAQs

What is the difference between craft wire and beading wire?

Beading wire is flexible and made for stringing beads, while craft wire is solid metal wire used for wire wrapping, making loops, and creating decorative designs.

What are papercrafts?

Papercrafts are creative activities that use paper as the main material to make decorative or functional items. They include:

  • Card making
  • Scrapbooking
  • Origami
  • Paper cutting
  • Gift wrapping and decorations

What tools do I need to start making jewelry?

Basic tools include chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, flush cutters, crimping pliers, bead mats, and measuring tools.

What are paper punches?

Paper punches are handheld or tabletop tools that cut shapes out of paper by pressing down a mechanism. They’re used to create:

  • Decorative shapes
  • Confetti
  • Borders
  • Craft embellishments

What materials can paper punches cut?

Mostly:

  • Standard paper
  • Cardstock

Some heavy-duty punches can also cut:

  • Thin foam sheets
  • Lightweight cardstock layers

Avoid thick materials unless the punch is designed for them.

Can paper punches be sharpened?

Yes—simple trick:

  • Punch through aluminium foil

    This can help maintain blade sharpness.

Shop Craft & Hobbies at Lincraft

For the little tinker and crafter in you, we've got all the supplies you need to bring your ideas to life at Lincraft.

Search our online craft shop to find craft essentials – the right tools and accessories you need to make beautiful creations for every occasion, including our selection of glues and adhesives. We got to make sure to keep and hold it in together.

Thinking of giving away gifts? The best ones are always crafted. We’ve got papercraft essentials for when you like to send thoughtful cards and give your treasured memories a home with papercraft tools and scrapbooking supplies. Or try jewellery making.  Whatever your style is, create fun and fashionable bracelets and pendants for kids and adults with beads, charms and jewellery making kits.

Browse our online store to get the best value on quality craft supplies from Australia's favourite brands.