With today's very well developed homebrewing community, a great selection of beer making equipment and ingredients is just a click away. You can crank out some very decent brewsky with a good starting kit. Before you know it you'll be day dreaming about running your own micro-brewery!
The reward of making one-of-a-kind pens with wood is both in the pleasure of the process as well as the beauty of the finished product, and is guaranteed to have people constantly asking: " You made this?"
Some might consider Ross's paintings kitschy and his technique limited to few subjects. True—but Being able to crank out a finished, decent painting in just an hour or two is a rewarding, relaxing experience which might very well be a gateway to the world of art. Perm wig not included.
Knowing anything about astronomy makes you look smart. As a bonus, you might finally understand Interstellar, and you'll be prepared to make small talk if you bump into Neil Degrasse Tyson. Start hands-on with a telescope, but make sure you get a quality one (unlike the one you got as a kid).
Yes, it is a thing! Perhaps the only interest hipsters and rednecks might have in common, taxidermy is having a resurgence. As long as you are not completely grossed out by the thought, you can start pretty cheap with a small mammal or bird kit. Only catch? You have to provide the actual animal.
2016 Pick 5 Ultimate Gift Guide Rules and Regulations
Prize(s):
2 winning submissions will be chosen as the Community Choice and Editor's Pick winners. Grand prize winners will be able to choose between a GoPro Hero4 Silver (MSRP $300) or an Amazon Echo (MSRP $199). Twelve Editor's Picks (3 each week— announced on November 18th, November 25th, December 2nd, and December 9th, 2016) will receive prizes which may include a $25 gift certificate to Hand-Eye Supply, a $25 gift certificate to Areaware, or a small prize from either MiiR or Keap Candles. The prize(s) that may be awarded to the eligible winner(s) are not transferable, redeemable for cash or exchangeable for any other prize. The winner(s) must be reachable through the email address provided in their profile and respond with a mailing address to receive the prize.
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