Anyone have a hobby that doesn't involve yarn and sewing?

[cthrash1]

Well, I did modify and use those vegetable crates that Save a lot used to get their veggies in once but they were really too flimsy even after modifying and reinforcing so I didn't use those anymore. I like the crates cause it gives the windowboxes character.

 

[cassie]

I decorate straw hats with silk flowers. I also make grapevine wreaths with silk flowers and dried plant material. Finishing and decorating furniture is fun too.

 

[Crickett]

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Have you tried using pallets? Like the kind that they hual frieght on? they are pretty sturdy and you could cut them down to size. They are fairly cheap too, some places just give them away.

 

[chickflick]

I like woodworking. And gardening. Even tho I don't seem to find time for those things much. Hoping to get back into the woodworking stuff.

 

[ranchhand]

Anybody into scrollsawing? I'm trying to learn on my own.

 

[Mojo Chick'n]

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Only time I ever used a scroll saw was when I used to make Hex Signs (you know, the PA Dutch ones). I haven't made one of those in years.


hmmm... maybe my chicken coop needs a hex sign or two

eta - I would make them on round bits of wood (usually a foot to 2 foot diameter, but have done larger) - instead of painting them directly onto the building - only time I did one directly on the building was this huge one I put on my mom's tool shed.

meri

 

[dave3877]

i keep my poker in all sorts of fires. i tinker around making all sorts of things. i make cages traps feeders and deer stands. branching out and making workshop shelves and work tables and such. i like to buy garage sale furniture that its unique and restore it. i also restore brass artwork and other metal stuff. i also work on small engines. my newest i bought a 5.5 hp craftsman generator 2500 watt from a guy for 10 dollARS. doesnt have the crank pull line but after i fix that and put some new seals and such in it i think it will crank right up. ive rebuilt a wood chipper a few lawn mowers weed eaters and a wood splitter. i think my big project will be building a dune buggy. i have always wanted one. id make it look like it came straight off mad max. welcome to thunderdome lol..... oh cant forget hunting fishing camping riding the old 4 wheeler

 

[Crickett]

SEE? I'm not the only one that has multiple and varied interests! I just get bored doing the same thing over and over! I like to learn new stuff all the time.

 

[FrizzleFreak]

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Well, there's always felting!
THe easiest way to felt is with a needle. Basically, you stab wool into different shapes with a very sharp, specially designed needle. You can make figures, designs, even fabric if you like!Needle felting=big time stress reliever/ anger management

Wet felting is more difficult. You take wool, spray it with hot soapy water, and agitate it. This is the most ancient way of making fabric.
For more info on felting, PM me!
Also, you could always spin! No, you don't need a spinning wheel, just a drop spindle, which you can make yourself out of a CD, a stick, and some sort of knife. Again, PM me for more info.

 

[mamahen09]

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Hi.....I've been scrollsawing for around 8 years now. It's a great hobby to get into.

I also make ceramics...when I'm not scrollsawing.