Western & Eastern Treasures. They want stories about finds by metal detectorists. Full-length features are 1,500-2,000 words. These provide coverage of every aspect of the hobby, with emphasis on current, accurate information and innovative, field-proven advice. Each monthly issue is themed, and has articles on all fields of responsible recreational metal detecting: coinshooting, relic hunting, prospecting, beach combing, ghost towning and more. Pay is $5 for photos, and $0.05/word for features. Details here.
American Craft is the magazine of the American Craft Council. They want good storytelling that explores a craft artist’s struggles, doubts, determination, and triumphs. They like to read about how craft shows up in modern life. When touching on craft theory or history, writers should write clearly and for a non-academic audience. Their guidelines list a number of topics that could be of interest, including artists who use unusual materials, who’ve traveled unusual paths in their work, handmade goods that are stylish, innovative, and affordable, craft that reflects values of sustainability and community, people who’ve collected craft and art objects in a beautiful living space, or U.S. or foreign locales that offer a number of interesting craft destinations for travelers. They have several departments that accept specific kinds of features (see guidelines). Query first. Details here.
Apogee Rockets is a company that sells model rocket making supplies for hobbyists. They regularly publish a newsletter about rocket making. Payment for feature articles goes up to $350. To learn more, read their article submission guidelines.
O Scale Trains is a hobby magazine for scale model trains. They want "articles from model builders who feel their models and/or modeling techniques and experiences would be of interest and benefit to others." They pay $150 per short article. They also pay $50 for product reviews. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Sew News publishes with "step-by-step information for personalizing ready-to-wear and creating original fashions, accessories, gifts and home décor." They pay $50 to $500 per article; new writers should expect a cap of $150. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Rock & Gem is a monthly publication, “the leading magazine for rockhounding and lapidary hobbyists.” Editors look for the following articles: field trips, step-by-step lapidary projects, club activities, gold prospecting, lapidary skills for all levels of lapidary enthusiasts, profiles of lapidary artists, and education pieces for beginning rock collectors. According to writer’s guidelines, “Rock & Gem contributors understand that their submission is a work for hire, and that by signing the independent contractor agreement they grant U.S. copyright and all rights in it to the Company (Beckett Media).” Payment is $250 for a feature (2,000-3,000 words) plus 8-10 quality, high-resolution photos and a list of full-sentence, informative captions. To learn more, read writers’ guidelines: http://www.rockngem.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/2017-RG-guidelines1.pdf
Bead & Button is an international magazine about the art and craft of beading. They publish how-to articles and features. They are published 6 times a year. They pay $300-$400 for features. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
Fibre Focus is an in-house magazine of Ontario Handweavers & Spinners. The magazine provides weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, basketry, felt making and papermaking as well as sheep raising and craft supply information. They also publish profiles of craftspeople, how-to articles, techniques, news of interest in the fibre world, new developments in fibres and equipment and book reviews. Pay is $30/page, including photos and diagrams. Details here.