{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"craft-project-finish-together","title":"Finish an unfinished craft project in company","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-10","collection":"creative","label":"Creative things to do together","setting":"anywhere","description":"Bring one small project that can move forward in an hour, with its own tools and instructions. The group provides company rather than expert repair.","tags":["creative","creative","craft","project","finish","together"],"answer":"Bring one small project that can move forward in an hour, with its own tools and instructions. The group provides company rather than expert repair. Guests can also sort materials or plan their next step if finishing the object is unrealistic.","duration":"Suggested: 60–90 minutes","budget":"Bring existing supplies; buying more is not part of the link.","budgetDetail":"Bring existing supplies; buying more is not part of the link. Agree the total before purchases or bookings. This is a planning suggestion, not a live price or availability quote.","goodFor":"Make, learn or exchange something without needing to be good at it.","considerInstead":"Bring project photos and troubleshoot plans. 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Photos reduce transport, though the actual making will happen later."}],"checks":["Check mess, ventilation and tool needs before approving projects for the shared space.","Confirm the date, meeting point or call link, and spending with everyone before committing."],"faq":[{"question":"What should we arrange first?","answer":"Ask what workspace each project needs and avoid incompatible activities at one table."},{"question":"What is an alternative to this plan?","answer":"Bring project photos and troubleshoot plans. Photos reduce transport, though the actual making will happen later."}],"sourceIds":[],"related":["make-a-seasonal-window-display","watercolor-postcards-beginners","clay-pinching-no-kiln"],"seed":"Finish an unfinished craft project in company. Ask what workspace each project needs and avoid incompatible activities at one table. 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Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}