50% matchArts & Expression
Sand Art
Layer colored sand into patterns sealed in glass.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
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Hobbies like Cyanotype
The 8 hobbies most like Cyanotype, ranked by how much they actually have in common. Closest matches include Letterpress, Sand Art, Macro Photography. Each card shows what it shares and where it differs, so you can open a full profile or compare any two side by side.
8 hobbies · ranked by compatibility with Cyanotype
Top pick56%matchCraft & Making · closest to Cyanotype
Letterpress
Set type and ink a press to print cards and posters with a tactile bite you can feel in the paper.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
How they line up · scored 1–10
Cost to start
Social level
Hands-on craft
Learning curve
Mental focus
CyanotypeLetterpress
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ranked 2–850% match
48% matchArts & Expression
Macro Photography
Photograph the tiny world most people walk right past.
At homeOutdoorsSolo focus
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
48% matchArts & Expression
Photography
Ideal for those who like catching the light a second before it's gone.
At homeOutdoorsSolo focus
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
47% matchArts & Expression
Stop Motion Animation
Move objects a hair at a time and bring them to life frame by frame.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
44% matchCraft & Making
Natural Dyeing
Color cloth with plants, roots, and rust instead of chemicals.
At homeSolo focusBudget-friendly start
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
43% matchArts & Expression
Astrophotography
Photograph galaxies and nebulae from your backyard, one long exposure at a time.
OutdoorsSolo focusLow physical load
Steeper to learnCheaper to start
42% matchArts & Expression
Filmmaking
Direct, shoot, and cut footage into a story that moves people.
At homeOutdoorsSolo focus
Steeper to learnMore social
Frequently asked questions
- What hobbies are similar to Cyanotype?
- HobbyStack ranks 8 hobbies similar to Cyanotype. The closest matches include Letterpress, Sand Art, Macro Photography and more. Every result scores at least 40% on a blended compatibility measure covering shared discovery traits, category overlap, and personality fit where data exists.
- Why are these hobbies similar to Cyanotype?
- These hobbies share key discovery traits with Cyanotype — most commonly Solo, Visual, At home. Discovery traits describe how an activity feels (cost, social mode, physical intensity, setting) rather than just what type it is, so matches often reach across category lines.
- How is the similarity percentage calculated?
- Roughly half the score comes from trait overlap, with category making up most of the rest, plus a small personality-vector nudge when data exists. Every card shows the final rounded percentage so you can compare at a glance. Only hobbies scoring 40% or higher are shown.
- Can I compare Cyanotype and another hobby side by side?
- Yes — every card on this page has a Compare link that opens a side-by-side view of Cyanotype vs that hobby. You can also open any hobby's full profile for gear lists, project ladders, and richer trait detail.
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