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Glassblowing
The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.
- RestfulPhysical
- IndoorsOutdoors
- SolitarySocial
- PracticalCreative
- InstinctiveTechnical
- Hands-offHands-on
- RelaxedCompetitive
- CautiousDaring
- Quick winsPatient
- PrivatePerformer
- MinimalistCollector
- Just do itStudious
- Low-kitGear-heavy
- AnalogDigital
- ObjectsLiving things
Gathering hot glass on a pipe and shaping it by blowing, spinning and tooling it before it cools. Usually done at a studio.
This weekendTime to first win
A few hoursA session
Mostly indoorsWhere
Step 1: Book a taster at a studio before anything else.
Is it you?
What you need
6 thingsThe honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$703
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The path
15 questsASetting up3 things to sort, in any order$192
BThen the quests
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