Ended Official BYC Mini-Contest—What's Your Hobby?

[oldhenlikesdogs]

One of my hobbies (I have a ton) is making model horse tack. I know, this sounds kind of weird, but it's awesomely fun. These little tiny saddles and bridles sell for 100s of dollars, because weird people actually buy them. This is the first full set I've made, and, let me tell you, it's not easy! All the little tiny straps and buckles have to be made by hand, and the leather wasn't quite right, so it took longer than it could have otherwise. All in all, I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
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That's spectacular. What do you make the hardware out of?

 

[N F C]

One of my hobbies (I have a ton) is making model horse tack. I know, this sounds kind of weird, but it's awesomely fun. These little tiny saddles and bridles sell for 100s of dollars, because weird people actually buy them. This is the first full set I've made, and, let me tell you, it's not easy! All the little tiny straps and buckles have to be made by hand, and the leather wasn't quite right, so it took longer than it could have otherwise. All in all, I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
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The level of detail is amazing!

 

[Everose]

Dip nails.

What is it that you love about this hobby?
It's just a way to destress and pamper myself I guess
When do you do the Hobby?
Once a week usually.
Are you an amateur? An adept? An expert?
Probably an expert at this point
Are you lucky enough that this hobby is part of your job/income?
No, I'm not chatty enough to be a nail tech, but I do manicures on friends and family.
What sacrifices do you make to be able to practice your hobby?
Nothing really. Except I do endure never ending teasing and criticism from @Gearhead846 I guess I sasacrificed his good opinion of me. Worth it.

 

[N F C]

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What is it that you love about this hobby?
It's just a way to destress and pamper myself I guess
When do you do the Hobby?
Once a week usually.
Are you an amateur? An adept? An expert?
Probably an expert at this point
Are you lucky enough that this hobby is part of your job/income?
No, I'm not chatty enough to be a nail tech, but I do manicures on friends and family.
What sacrifices do you make to be able to practice your hobby?
Nothing really. Except I do endure never ending teasing and criticism from @Gearhead846 I guess I sasacrificed his good opinion of me. Worth it.

Had to look up what that process entailed...learned something new today!

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

horse riding
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Do either of you compete in horse shows?

 

[Silkie Princess]

Do either of you compete in horse shows?

I’m going to next year. It’s the end of the season now.

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

One of my hobbies (I have a ton) is making model horse tack. I know, this sounds kind of weird, but it's awesomely fun. These little tiny saddles and bridles sell for 100s of dollars, because weird people actually buy them. This is the first full set I've made, and, let me tell you, it's not easy! All the little tiny straps and buckles have to be made by hand, and the leather wasn't quite right, so it took longer than it could have otherwise. All in all, I'm very pleased with how it turned out.
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Your model tack is amazing! Perfectly complements the beautiful model horse that is wearing it!

 

[Cold-Blood]

I do custom diecasts, and collect them too

Spoiler: Photo dump

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Made this one \/ custom for @Sara S . Before pics were on my phone that i broke lol. Did everything custom, from the magnetic vinyl wrapped hood/front fascia to the decals to the engine bay and exhaust
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Birthday present for my mother of her irl vehicle with some added decals i designed \/
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Ive done others before, one for @Everose as well that she designed and i built. some are on my instagram I'm trying to get started up

Spoiler: Tags for some people who might be interested

@Lacy Duckwing @The-White-Elephant @Bakbuk @Noah P lmk if i forgot one, it's been a while

Just found the tag. That's cool! I am unfamiliar with the term "diecast" does it involve a mould?

 

[ButtonHoarder]

Riding/working with/hanging out with horses

• What is it that you love about this hobby?
• When do you do the Hobby?
• What sacrifices do you make to be able to practice your hobby?
• Are you an amateur? An adept? An expert?
• Are you lucky enough that this hobby is part of your job/income?
• The above are just examples of how to create your post, you don´t have to talk about all of them and you can add other things if you want, those are just a few guidelines in case you don’t know how to make your post!

• One of the things I love about horses is that if you have a good relationship with each other, they will do almost anything for you. They are so beautiful and intelligent and just amazing animals.
• Whenever I can I’m out with the horses
• What do I sacrifice for this hobby? All of my money.
• I hope to do something with horses as my career, I want to get into show jumping, and I want to go to college to be a farrier.

Here are pictures of my four horses

 

[N F C]

Riding/working with/hanging out with horses

• One of the things I love about horses is that if you have a good relationship with each other, they will do almost anything for you. They are so beautiful and intelligent and just amazing animals.
• Whenever I can I’m out with the horses
• What do I sacrifice for this hobby? All of my money.
• I hope to do something with horses as my career, I want to get into show jumping, and I want to go to college to be a farrier.

Here are pictures of my four horses
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Wonderful pictures @ButtonHoarder, it's nice to see your horses!