Bookbinding vs Cosplay
Bookbinding and cosplay have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Bookbinding | Cosplay |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 4 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | Something you made | Something you made |
| Feels | Calm | Lively |
| To start | $30 | $100 |
Choose bookbinding if
- Cheaper to start
- No audience needed
- Easier to do alone
About $30 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose cosplay if
- Costs more to start
- More about performing
- More social
About $100 to start, then about $30 a month.
What you'll need
- Bookbinding: Archival Brushes, Book Repair Adhesives, Bookbinding Starter Kit Full cost breakdown
- Cosplay: Rotary Tool (Dremel), Hot Glue Gun, Heat Gun, Rotary Tool with Flex Shaft, 3D Printer Full cost breakdown