This is a great idea--and I can personally tell you that it can also be very lucrative. Working in the world of jewelry and watches--I can tell you firsthand that lots of watch collectors pay big money for custom made leather watch straps (my use of the word "leather" would include exotics such as lizard, croc, gator..etc). Many collectors like saying they own something that is "one of one'--and custom watch straps are a way that they can achieve this. There are people that have become specialists in creating these straps out of leather that are making good money selling these to collectors. It could end up being a hobby that turns into a very solid side business for you.I'm trying to get started doing some leather working. Figured it would be cool to make my own belt/wallet etc and also allow for better gift giving.
Been doing this for about 3 years. I really enjoy it as wellHome brewing. Ive been doing it since 86 and still enjoy it
Agree. I would say making mead. Low start up and easier than beer.Godsbrother said:Home brewing. Ive been doing it since 86 and still enjoy it
Time you make for yourself to keep from going insane due to your wife and kids.Must be a bunch of single guys here.. Or without kids...
What's "free time"?
Unless somebody figures out a way to add more hours in a day, I can't make time for myself.Time you make for yourself to keep from going insane due to your wife and kids.
How/where exactly would one get a start in this kind of craft?jvdesigns2002 said:This is a great idea--and I can personally tell you that it can also be very lucrative. Working in the world of jewelry and watches--I can tell you firsthand that lots of watch collectors pay big money for custom made leather watch straps (my use of the word "leather" would include exotics such as lizard, croc, gator..etc). Many collectors like saying they own something that is "one of one'--and custom watch straps are a way that they can achieve this. There are people that have become specialists in creating these straps out of leather that are making good money selling these to collectors. It could end up being a hobby that turns into a very solid side business for you.
Growing or drinking?wine.
it doesn't have to be expensive, though it can be.
wow. feel free to mix in a Y Chromosome every now and again.Unless somebody figures out a way to add more hours in a day, I can't make time for myself.
18 year old daughter attending local college (she doesn't eat up my free time, just all my money)
15 year old freshman daughter player high school basketball & travel softball (of which I'm the head coach)
14 year old 8th grade daughter playing middle school volleyball
11 year old 5th grade daughter playing Saturday basketball, volleyball and travel softball
I think I have a free week in May sometime.. I'll have to find something to do for that week...
drinking/collecting was my initial thought.Growing or drinking?
Or both?
Because drinking it is a hobby of mine.
I'm actually really interested in this. If you ever come back through Portland, I'd be up for a game.Reg Lllama of Brixton said:Disc golf
Someone here has a small vineyard. Can't remember who.drinking/collecting was my initial thought.
if you have the ways and means of a FBG, then growing/making could be a possibility.
oof.. find a hobby that makes extra cash to pay for 4 weddings.. or just start shooting heroinUnless somebody figures out a way to add more hours in a day, I can't make time for myself.
18 year old daughter attending local college (she doesn't eat up my free time, just all my money)
15 year old freshman daughter player high school basketball & travel softball (of which I'm the head coach)
14 year old 8th grade daughter playing middle school volleyball
11 year old 5th grade daughter playing Saturday basketball, volleyball and travel softball
I think I have a free week in May sometime.. I'll have to find something to do for that week...
collecting comes in various forms in my experience: i've got friends with 2000 bottle cellars and who are on every "cult wine" mailing list you can name; and i've got other friends who dabble here and there, picking up interesting bottles from lesser known growing regions and varietals.Someone here has a small vineyard. Can't remember who.
We drink nearly a case a week, so we stick to the ones in the $10-$15 range. I've thought about collecting but I'm not sure how long they'd last and it would defeat the purpose.
Got this book: The Leatherworking Handbook by Valerie MichaelHow/where exactly would one get a start in this kind of craft?
Unless somebody figures out a way to add more hours in a day, I can't make time for myself.
18 year old daughter attending local college (she doesn't eat up my free time, just all my money)
15 year old freshman daughter playing high school basketball & travel softball (of which I'm the head coach)
14 year old 8th grade daughter playing middle school volleyball
11 year old 5th grade daughter playing Saturday basketball, volleyball and travel softball
I think I have a free week in May sometime.. I'll have to find something to do for that week...
I love learning about the wines and the process as well. What do you do in the industry?collecting comes in various forms in my experience: i've got friends with 2000 bottle cellars and who are on every "cult wine" mailing list you can name; and i've got other friends who dabble here and there, picking up interesting bottles from lesser known growing regions and varietals.
personally, i'm more into learning** about wine in general, i..e. winemaking practices, how the industry functions, where to find good values, etc., and of course that involves drinking.
(** i work in the industry, so it's a little different i guess)
Go to the low T center and restock for the rest of the summer?I think I have a free week in May sometime.. I'll have to find something to do for that week...
Maybe look into condom collecting as a new hobby.Unless somebody figures out a way to add more hours in a day, I can't make time for myself.
18 year old daughter attending local college (she doesn't eat up my free time, just all my money)
15 year old freshman daughter playing high school basketball & travel softball (of which I'm the head coach)
14 year old 8th grade daughter playing middle school volleyball
11 year old 5th grade daughter playing Saturday basketball, volleyball and travel softball
I think I have a free week in May sometime.. I'll have to find something to do for that week...
wow. feel free to mix in a Y Chromosome every now and again.
yeah "shoot" for a son the next break you get...then you guys can brew mead, play guitar, and do leather crafting together.Unless somebody figures out a way to add more hours in a day, I can't make time for myself.
18 year old daughter attending local college (she doesn't eat up my free time, just all my money)
15 year old freshman daughter playing high school basketball & travel softball (of which I'm the head coach)
14 year old 8th grade daughter playing middle school volleyball
11 year old 5th grade daughter playing Saturday basketball, volleyball and travel softball
I think I have a free week in May sometime.. I'll have to find something to do for that week...
i'm the hospitality director for a small winery in Sonoma.I love learning about the wines and the process as well. What do you do in the industry?
I'm a big fan of the website lastbottlewines.com I get some good deals there.