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The 30 hobbies closest to collage & decoupage in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Fast-drying, bold paints on canvas, from brushwork to poured abstract pieces.
Alike: Both relaxing and hands-on.
Different: Takes longer to get good at.
Diamond paintingMore about following a method. More rhythmic and repetitive.
PrintmakingMore to learn. More fiddly, precise work.
Oil paintingCosts more to start. Takes longer to get good at.
DrawingTakes longer to get good at. More to learn.
Comics & zinesSlower to reward you. More to learn.
SculptureCosts more to start. Takes longer to get good at.
Calligraphy & letteringMore fiddly, precise work. More about following a method.
Life drawingMore social. Takes longer to get good at.
Watercolour & gouacheTakes longer to get good at. More to learn.
Digital illustrationCosts more to start. More screen time.
Urban sketchingMore time outside. More exploring new places.
Pixel artMore screen time. Less hands-on.
Nature journalingLooking after living things. More time outside.
Botanical illustrationCosts more to start. More to learn.
Street art & muralsCosts more to start. More time outside.
ScrapbookingMore social.
Card makingMore useful day to day.
Polymer clayMore fiddly, precise work. More useful day to day.
Candle makingMore useful day to day. More about following a method.
Fuse beadsMore about following a method. More rhythmic and repetitive.
Needle feltingMore rhythmic and repetitive.
JournalingLess hands-on. More about the doing than the result.
Tufting & punch needleCosts more to start. More useful day to day.
Ice cream makingCosts more to start. More to learn.
KalimbaMore about the doing than the result. More about following a method.
LEGO buildingCosts more to start. More of a mental workout.
Resin artCosts more to start. More useful day to day.
Colouring booksMore about following a method. More rhythmic and repetitive.
DioramasMore to learn. More fiddly, precise work.The closest are Acrylic painting, Diamond painting, Printmaking, Oil painting and Drawing. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Diamond painting is close to collage & decoupage and quicker to pick up.
