Blacksmithing vs Wood carving
Blacksmithing and wood carving have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Blacksmithing | Wood carving |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Lively | Calm |
| To start | Free | $30 |
Choose blacksmithing if
- More physical
- More of a thrill
- Livelier
Free to start, then about $80 a month.
Choose wood carving if
- Gentler on the body
- Less adrenaline
- More relaxing
About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Blacksmithing: Blacksmithing Hammer, Tongs, Taster day Full cost breakdown
- Wood carving: About $30 to start. Little or nothing after that. Full cost breakdown