The DU Lounge

Moondog

(4,833 posts)

72. They are small

Thu Jan 12, 2012, 09:37 PM

Jan 2012

carvings, usually from organic materials, historically used for a variety of practical purposes in Japan. Here is a more detailed discussion - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netsuke

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

78 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Favorite weird hobby? [View all] HopeHoops Jan 2012 OP

My weirdest, most bizarre hobby is ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #1

OUCH! HopeHoops Jan 2012 #2

i spend inordinate amounts of time barbtries Jan 2012 #3

YOU need professional help - D'OH! So do I! HopeHoops Jan 2012 #5

i can't quit it barbtries Jan 2012 #7

Okay. Just inhale one post at a time. Ask yourself, can I do without another? HopeHoops Jan 2012 #9

I take photos and collect rain samples from any tropical systems that impact SE Michigan. Denninmi Jan 2012 #4

Isn't that a little on the, well, boring side? Just sayin' HopeHoops Jan 2012 #6

For me, that's as good as it gets. Denninmi Jan 2012 #8

You need to get laid more. No offense intended, but hey. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #10

I have never thought about that... i_sometimes Jan 2012 #57

sounds interesting to me... handmade34 Jan 2012 #64

Not too weird. I collect pub and bar gear. Neon signs, mirrors, tap handles, glasses, coasters, ohiosmith Jan 2012 #11

That's at least practical. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #12

Tell that to my wife. ohiosmith Jan 2012 #13

Won't work. My wife's a packrat too. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #14

I find myself collecting books not for the books themselves, but for what's written in them. Brickbat Jan 2012 #15

One of them thar librul readin' freaks, eh? HopeHoops Jan 2012 #16

Ha, I realize I wasn't very clear about what I wrote! Brickbat Jan 2012 #29

Off subject a little - check your PM for a message from Tobin. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #46

I have a giant box filled with old computer components I could donate to your collection LynneSin Jan 2012 #17

Only if you're willing to fight my wife about it. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #19

I build and paint figure model kits. AllenVanAllen Jan 2012 #18

At least he has a loin cloth! I used to do the same with 1" lead miniatures. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #20

I never could make the mimis look good. AllenVanAllen Jan 2012 #39

I used a triple zero brush for details - I can see REALLY well up close. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #47

Wow, that's great! GermanDem Jan 2012 #21

Thank you GermanDem! AllenVanAllen Jan 2012 #45

We have a rabbit. He's a sweet thing, but one is plenty. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #48

Shredding bunny? AllenVanAllen Jan 2012 #68

Rear claws. He can kick like a kangaroo. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #70

OMG! So adorable! GermanDem Jan 2012 #65

No not mine. AllenVanAllen Jan 2012 #69

Did you use Ron Paul as a model? enuegii Jan 2012 #38

Not so weird, but frogmarch Jan 2012 #22

That's really cool! GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #23

I didn't make that dragon, frogmarch Jan 2012 #27

I used to make chainmail. Do you have ANY FUCKING IDEA HOW LONG THAT TAKES? HopeHoops Jan 2012 #25

I've seen how-to videos, and frogmarch Jan 2012 #26

I don't do it anymore because I have attitude, a cane, and a 3rd degree black belt wife. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #28

I collect little boxes. i_sometimes Jan 2012 #24

I collect little boxes, too. pamela Jan 2012 #42

Here it is... pamela Jan 2012 #43

Lol, timing is everything! i_sometimes Jan 2012 #54

Found it. i_sometimes Jan 2012 #53

What to you keep in yours? eom i_sometimes Jan 2012 #55

I read that as "litter boxes" - now THAT would be weird!!! HopeHoops Jan 2012 #66

LMAO! Yeah, that would be creepier than even 'Cat Lady'.....n/t i_sometimes Jan 2012 #67

I secret down to the park playground at night and..... Brother Buzz Jan 2012 #30

Hey i_sometimes Jan 2012 #56

It was a crappy plastic slide that inspires me to juice it. Brother Buzz Jan 2012 #59

So I learned! My brother suggested i_sometimes Jan 2012 #60

Uh... making AMVs? sakabatou Jan 2012 #31

golden knotted cords off Amarula bottles Kali Jan 2012 #32

I collect and identify native wildflowers LiberalEsto Jan 2012 #33

Black-eyed susans are still my favorite flower - I have them in my PA bed. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #49

Hobby, as in the singular form? Moondog Jan 2012 #34

I've got an led project going right now too. dimbear Jan 2012 #44

I learned how to solder in the early 70s when I took apart my RadioShack 30-in-1 kit. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #51

Til what netsuke is...thanks! i_sometimes Jan 2012 #58

They are small Moondog Jan 2012 #72

I used to sew bathing suits. I'd read wedding magazines to get an idea of the bodices applegrove Jan 2012 #35

World's worst bass guitarist. I paint miniature soldiers. Codeine Jan 2012 #36

I prefer the term "geek". HopeHoops Jan 2012 #52

Uhm...I'm teaching myself to animate. Neoma Jan 2012 #37

I collect wind-up toys pamela Jan 2012 #40

i'm a pinball junkie fizzgig Jan 2012 #41

My favorite has always been "Flash" (late 70s). HopeHoops Jan 2012 #50

Tameshigiri ZenLefty Jan 2012 #61

Collecting quakerboy Jan 2012 #62

I collect ear wax and make candles out of it. mysuzuki2 Jan 2012 #63

I build and fly radio control airplanes jorno67 Jan 2012 #71

I collected old dolls libodem Jan 2012 #73

I collect rocks. Every where I go I get a rock to take home and put madmom Jan 2012 #74

I like to watch era veteran Jan 2012 #75

Ah, "Being There" - great movie. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #78

Scotch whisky tubes JBoy Jan 2012 #76

I'm a geek for English Etymology and most word games. pink-o Jan 2012 #77