Examples of handcraft in a Sentence
Noun
we learned about traditional handcrafts like barrel-making and leather-working at the colonial history museum
Verb
She handcrafted a set of bowls out of red clay.
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Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Founded by master independent Rexhep Rexhepi, the Swiss atelier handcrafts fewer than 30 watches a year—most, if not all, of which are fitted with complex mechanical complications.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Discovery and inspiration await in Casablanca, where leafy boulevards are lined by a diverse blend of architectural styles and lively markets are filled with treasures plucked from old villas and handcrafted by artisans.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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Noun
An introverted child, Ortiz grew up enjoying painting and handcrafts, as well as having an interest in engineering and how things are built.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Founded by master independent Rexhep Rexhepi, the Swiss atelier handcrafts fewer than 30 watches a year—most, if not all, of which are fitted with complex mechanical complications.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
Verb
Sweet handcrafted the prototype by widening a toy figure’s shoulders and adding clay to give He-Man his iconic muscular build.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Discovery and inspiration await in Casablanca, where leafy boulevards are lined by a diverse blend of architectural styles and lively markets are filled with treasures plucked from old villas and handcrafted by artisans.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Handcraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handcraft. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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handcraft
1 of 2 noun
hand·craft
-ˌkraft 
handcraft
2 of 2 verb
: to make by handicraft
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