97% matchCraft & Making
Pressed Flowers
Press flowers and leaves flat, then turn them into framed art, cards, and bookmarks.
At homeSolo focusBudget-friendly start
Cheaper to startMore physical
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Hobbies like Perler Beads
The 55 hobbies most like Perler Beads, ranked by how much they actually have in common. Closest matches include Wax Seals, Pressed Flowers, Stamp Carving. Each card shows what it shares and where it differs, so you can open a full profile or compare any two side by side.
55 hobbies · ranked by compatibility with Perler Beads
Top pick99%matchCraft & Making · closest to Perler Beads
Wax Seals
Melt wax, press a brass seal, and give letters, gifts, and invitations instant old-world charm.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
How they line up · scored 1–10
Cost to start
Social level
Hands-on craft
Learning curve
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Perler BeadsWax Seals
More hobbies like Perler Beads
ranked 2–5597% match
97% matchCraft & Making
Stamp Carving
Carve a design into a rubber block and stamp it onto cards, fabric, and pages — your own little printing press.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
96% matchCraft & Making
Cricut & Vinyl Crafting
Design on screen, cut with a machine, and make custom decals, shirts, signs, and gifts.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
96% matchCraft & Making
Marquetry
Cut and assemble paper-thin wood veneers into pictures — painting with the grain of trees.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
96% matchCraft & Making
Resin Art
Pour and tint epoxy into glassy coasters, trays, and art with mesmerising depth.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
95% matchCraft & Making
Chainmaille
Weave tiny metal rings into jewelry, accessories, and armour, one ring at a time.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to start
95% matchCraft & Making
Gem Cutting
Grind and polish rough stone into faceted gems that catch the light exactly as you cut them to.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Steeper to learnCheaper to start
95% matchCraft & Making
Letterpress
Set type and ink a press to print cards and posters with a tactile bite you can feel in the paper.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
95% matchCraft & Making
Soap Carving
Carve small, detailed figures out of an ordinary bar of soap.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
95% matchCraft & Making
Stained Glass
Cut coloured glass and solder it into panels and suncatchers that turn light into colour.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
94% matchCraft & Making
Bookbinding
Fold, sew, and case loose pages into a book made to last.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
94% matchCraft & Making
Flower Arranging
Compose stems, color, and shape into an arrangement worth a second look.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
94% matchCraft & Making
Pen Turning
Turn wood and acrylic on a lathe into pens worth gifting.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
93% matchCraft & Making
Jewelry Making
Ideal for those who genuinely enjoy perfecting tiny, intricate details.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
91% matchCraft & Making
Blacksmithing
Ideal for those who like repeating the same physical movements over and over..
Solo focusMaking things
More physicalCheaper to start
91% matchCraft & Making
Woodworking
Ideal for those who like carefully measuring and making tiny adjustments to fit things.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
More physicalCheaper to start
90% matchCraft & Making
Glassblowing
Gather molten glass on a pipe and breathe it into shape.
Solo focusMaking things
Steeper to learnMore physical
86% matchCraft & Making
Pottery
Ideal for those happy to spend hours shaping clay by hand.
CommunityMaking things
More socialMore physical
85% matchCraft & Making
Soap Making
Mix oils and lye into bars you'd actually want to use.
At homeSolo focusBudget-friendly start
Cheaper to startMore physical
83% matchCraft & Making
Candle Making
Pour, scent, and set your own candles.
At homeSolo focusBudget-friendly start
Cheaper to startMore physical
75% matchArts & Expression
Paper Planes
Fold a sheet of paper into a glider that flies far — then chase distance, airtime, and aerobatics.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startMore social
75% matchCraft & Making
Perfume Making
Blend raw scents into a fragrance that's unmistakably yours.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
74% matchCraft & Making
Pyrography
Ideal for those who enjoy focusing on tiny details for hours.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
73% matchArts & Expression
Quilling
Roll thin paper strips into intricate, surprisingly detailed art.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
72% matchCraft & Making
Leatherworking
Cut, stitch, and tool leather into goods that outlast you.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
71% matchArts & Expression
Origami
Fold a single square of paper into something that shouldn't be possible.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
70% matchCraft & Making
Natural Dyeing
Color cloth with plants, roots, and rust instead of chemicals.
At homeSolo focusBudget-friendly start
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
69% matchArts & Expression
Ice Sculpting
Carve a block of ice into art before it melts.
Solo focusMaking things
Steeper to learnMore physical
68% matchArts & Expression
Sculpting
Work clay, stone, or wax into form you can walk around.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
More physicalCheaper to start
65% matchMaker & Engineering
Metal Sculpture
Weld steel into sculpture and furniture — sparks, heat, and a permanent object at the end.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
More physicalCheaper to start
61% matchCraft & Making
String Instrument Building (Luthierie)
Ideal for those who love spending hours shaping wood by hand, making small changes..
At homeSolo focusMaking things
Steeper to learnMore physical
55% matchCraft & Making
Knitting
Ideal for those who want a portable, flexible craft they can knit on the sofa, commuting, or travelling.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
55% matchPerformance
Balloon Twisting
Twist a balloon into a dog in two minutes for instant party magic that makes you the favourite guest.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
More socialCheaper to start
55% matchCraft & Making
Crocheting
Loop yarn with a single hook into blankets, toys, and wearables.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
55% matchArts & Expression
Cyanotype
Paint light-sensitive chemistry onto paper, expose it in sunlight, and rinse out a deep-blue print.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
55% matchCraft & Making
Silk Art
Apply fluid colors to fabric, creating wearable art mindfully.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
55% matchCraft & Making
Fashion Design
Ideal for those who want to translate ideas into wearable, original garments through sketching, patternmaking, and sewing.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
54% matchCraft & Making
Macrame
Knot cord by hand into hangers, wall art, and texture.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
54% matchCraft & Making
Quilting
Piece fabric into quilts you'll keep for decades and pass down for generations.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
53% matchCraft & Making
Cross-stitching
Fill a grid one tiny X at a time until a picture appears.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
53% matchCraft & Making
Embroidery
Draw with needle and thread, stitching color onto cloth.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
53% matchCraft & Making
Garment Construction
Ideal for those who enjoy making sure every seam and stitch is just right..
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
53% matchCraft & Making
Millinery
Build hats by hand, shaping felt and straw into wearable form.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
53% matchArts & Expression
Sand Art
Layer colored sand into patterns sealed in glass.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
53% matchCraft & Making
Weaving
Interlace thread on a loom into cloth you made from scratch.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
51% matchCraft & Making
Book Restoration
Bring damaged books back to life.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Steeper to learnCheaper to start
51% matchGames & Strategy
Puzzle Making
Design and build puzzle boxes and mechanical puzzles that delight — and stump — whoever holds them.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
51% matchCollecting & Appreciation
Rock Tumbling
Drop in rough stones and pour out polished gems weeks later.
At homeSolo focusEasy to start
Cheaper to startMore physical
50% matchMaker & Engineering
Laser Cutting & Engraving
Cut and engrave precise designs into wood, acrylic, and more.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
50% matchMaker & Engineering
Telescope Making
Grind and polish your own telescope mirror by hand, then see the sky through glass you figured.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Steeper to learnCheaper to start
50% matchNature & Outdoors
Terrarium Making
Plant a tiny, self-sustaining world inside a jar of glass.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to start
44% matchMaker & Engineering
Knife Making
Grind, heat-treat, and handle a blade from a bar of steel into a real knife you made yourself.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
More physicalCheaper to start
42% matchPerformance
Prop & Replica Fabrication
Build screen-accurate props you can actually hold.
At homeSolo focusMaking things
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
41% matchPerformance
Cosplay
Build the costume, become the character, find your people at the con.
At homeCommunityMaking things
More socialCheaper to start
Frequently asked questions
- What hobbies are similar to Perler Beads?
- HobbyStack ranks 55 hobbies similar to Perler Beads. The closest matches include Wax Seals, Pressed Flowers, Stamp Carving 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 Perler Beads?
- These hobbies share key discovery traits with Perler Beads — most commonly Solo, Tactile, 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 Perler Beads and another hobby side by side?
- Yes — every card on this page has a Compare link that opens a side-by-side view of Perler Beads 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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