Re:Ask HN: What non-computer activities do you do?
by sjs382 on Wednesday December 16, 2015 @03:50PM
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Stained glass is something I've really been considering getting into lately. My mother used to do it when I was young and it seems fairly relaxing. As with most crafts though, it can get a little expensive quick.
Re:Ask HN: What non-computer activities do you do?
by theWold on Wednesday December 16, 2015 @04:01PM
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Yes it can, If you are thinking about getting into it, go around to different shops if you have some local and see if they have a stained glass class or something where they provide the tools, glass, and (most likely) copper foil / (least likely) lead for all one price.
That way you aren't stuck with specialty tools if you don't like it. Also stay away from nicer glass. Don't get kokomo glass if you don't need/want it. I always just see what's in the scrap bin and then design based from what's in there.
Re:Ask HN: What non-computer activities do you do?
by sjs382 on Wednesday December 16, 2015 @05:37PM
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Yeah, there's a store near our house. We've been making regular visits there since my wife started doing mosiacs. :)
Re:Ask HN: What non-computer activities do you do?
by usefulservices on Wednesday December 16, 2015 @03:46PM
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Thanks!
Gardening is also something I enjoy. Learning about plants and keeping them healthy year round. It is very satisfying to have a harvest of your own plant (I grow a decent sized Tabasco pepper plant.) Though this turns into a more solo task unless you do it in a community garden or something like that.