NYDesigns

Loop of the Loom is dedicated to teaching the art of weaving, dyeing, and sewing to all likeminded crafters. Bring a little of their zen weaving dojo home with this Boro Potholder Kit and learn the Japanese hand sewing technique Boro-Sashiko. https://www.loopoftheloom.com//boro-sashiko-potholder-diy- #handsewing #japanese #borosashiko #supportlocalbusiness

If you're looking for a unique project that combines your love of fabric and painting then Divine NY & Co has the perfect kit for you. Choose any of the beautiful patterns from their silk painting kits to create your own one of a kind silk scarf. https://divineny.com/collections/silk-painting-kits #silk #painting #fabricpainting #supportlocalbusiness

This week to help all of our makers stay their most creative selves at home we are focusing on various fabric arts. We even found projects that don't require a sewing machine! Leather working is an age old craft that many who love other fabric crafts and sewing haven't tried yet. NineLeatherCo not only creates beautiful handmade leather goods, they also sell a leather card wallet kit so you can try the art for yourself! https://www.etsy.com//leather-card-case-diy-credit-ca...rd-wa #leatherworking #fabric #artsandcrafts #supportlocalbusiness

Jewelry making can be cumbersome and require lots of tools, but thankfully these customizable bracelet making kits from Stones and Styles have everything you need in one box! Choose from a variety of colors of beads, all of the highest quality materials. https://stonesandstyles.com//produ/earthy-diy-bracelet-kit #jewelrymaking #bracelet #beads #supportlocalbusiness

Tiny Gala specializes in one of a kind party favors and activities, which makes them an excellent NYC company to feature for our out of the box projects theme this week. Their Fairy Garden To Go Kit is perfect for any little gardener with a big imagination. https://www.etsy.com/list/492424160/fairy-garden-to-go-kit #garden #fairy #moss #artsandcrafts #supportlocalbusiness

Tired of the same old craft time or have you finally run out of crayons? It's time to shake things up and try something new with our unique featured projects this week. For example, you can start your brand new crafting adventure with some copper embossing! This introductory kit, curated by Liza of Drew's Art Box, an NYC artist and educator, includes all the materials you need to create wonderful geometric and organic designs. https://drewsartbox.com/shop/embossing-radials #copper #embossing #educational #artsandcrafts #supportlocalbusiness

We're extremely proud of our resident company @bonbouton on releasing a new product and discovering a new business model to combat COVID-19 for frontline workers and everyday citizens, Graphene Covid-19 Masks. https://www.bonbouton.com/covid19-m/graphene-covid-19-mask

For all the probiotic lovers out there, have you ever attempted to make your own Kombucha? Well here's your chance! This Kombucha Starter Kit from Bitter & Esters will get you freshly fermented kombucha in just one week! Bonus: it's also gluten free and vegan. https://bitterandesters.com/products/kombucha-kit #kombucha #brewing #fermentation #homemade #supportlocalbusiness

Join us for the NYDesigns Hardware Accelerator virtual Demo Day May 18 at 12:00 PM via Zoom! Toilets for People is a member of our first cohort and they create affordable, sustainable and ecological toilet solutions to those living off-grid in cabins, tiny houses, boats and RVs. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-nydesigns-hardware-acc #entrepreneurs #nyctech #demoday #design #sustainability

Pickles may be a divisive food but for those who love them they are a refrigerator staple. Get everything you need to make your very own pickles from scratch with the Lacto-Pickle Kit from Brooklyn Brew Shop. Put all pickle options at your fingertips with this kit whether your favorite is sour, dill, or spicy hot. https://brooklynbrewshop.com/products/lacto-pickle-kit #pickles #homemade #adventuresinfood #supportlocalbusiness

There has been a lot of talk of bread making recently, it seems the entire country is using this time to learn how to bake. Well we have some brand new from scratch food challenges for you to expand your culinary horizons. What goes better with bread than cheese? With Long Island Homebrew's Italian Fresh Cheese Making Kit you can make four different cheeses in one afternoon. Load up your cheese board with mozzarella, mascarpone, ricotta, and burrata for a trip to Italy without leaving your kitchen! https://longislandhomebrew.com//5219-italian-fresh-cheese- #cheese #cheesemaking #homemade #supportlocalbusiness

Watch HyIvy pitch during the NYDesigns Hardware Startup virtual demo day 5/18. HyIvy creates sexual rehabilitation devices for aging women with pelvic health diseases and cancers to help them achieve comfortable, safe and informed sexual experiences. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-nydesigns-hardware-acc #entrepreneurs #nyctech #demoday #femtech #waterloo

Red Velvet is a delicious NYC based home baking subscription service designed to help you make gourmet quality desserts in your own kitchen! Whip up these pink velvet cupcakes with the family for Mother's Day - ingredients, tools, and decorations all included! https://redvelvetnyc.com/products/mothers-day-gift-set #mothersday #baking #handmade #supportlocalbusinesses