Need a hobby to escape technology? Look no further than Wood Carvings.

Wood whittling lets anyone create real-life objects that look interesting, are very durable, and last a long time if you keep them out of direct sunlight and/or high humidity. All it requires is a set of carving knives, some basswood or limewood blocks, A PAIR OF ANSI CUT LEVEL A9 GLOVES, and a few tutorials. You can also use some acrylic paint for a splash of color. The downside is that carving knives are unbelievably sharp and dangerous, so only skip wearing gloves if you hate your fingers for some reason. Also, beware of sawdust- you should only use power tools, sandpaper, or even hand saws when you're outdoors, unless you want to fill your room with lung cancer. I'll still gladly take woodcarving over dealing with clay or 3D printers, though.

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The Tablings

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...Need a hobby that's simpler than that? Look no further than Chipboard Models.

I recently switched to making chipboard (or cardboard) models after I bumped into this video. Wood carving is cool and all, but I don't feel comfortable with it beyond what I've already made. I modeled these characters in OpenCAD, unwrapped them in Blender and Inkscape, and then printed out templates to cut with a knife. The pieces go together with standard white craft glue. The trick is using a wet brush on the chipboard to bend it, resulting in that clean curved look instead of the usual chunky shapes of papercraft.

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The Tupipes

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