In this article, we will know about 10 such hobbies that you can convert in your career.
Carpentry
It all starts with attaching IKEA furniture or building a doghouse. One’s interest in carpentry can easily help earn side bucks. Carpentry involves the use of tools to build objects and furniture of out wood. The task requires strength. Once you get the hang of it, you can always make furniture and sell it to local vendors or people around you.
Candle making
The art of essence. Candle making a beautiful hobby. The process involves the melting of solid wax with the addition of colors and scents. One must have good knowledge of wax, its melting temperature and must learn to work quickly to avoid messing up the process. You can deal your candles with local vendors or current times sell them on Amazon. It’s a good option for a side business.
Basket weaving
Another great business is of baskets. No matter which part of the country you live in, there’s always a type of tree that has good basket material. The job requires patience, a creative mind, and interest. Great patterns of baskets are now available at the markets. The southern part of India deals with Palm baskets, while the northern part focuses on bamboo baskets. As the crazy for eco-friendly material, your hobby of basket weaving can get you profit.
Poultry farming
It is a job that requires a great deal of strength and hard work. If you are a fan of the sitcom The office, the example of Dwight Schrute may interest you. The task demands you not only to take care of animals but to sell the goods they produce. The caretaking process is tedious. But if it’s your hobby, you can earn a fortune from poultry farming. Organic food is in demand. Hence, it will be easy to convert your hobby into your career.
Bonsai Culturist
Bonsai is the art of growing miniature versions of trees. Often kept as a hobby, this task requires a colossal understanding of bonsai soil, wiring, tools, techniques etc. One has to grow a full-fledged tree in a pot. Just like a regular plantation, bonsai can be maintained. If bonsai is your hobby, you may want to give in more thought and start selling your plants!
Grafting
Garnering is one hobby that people start enjoying as an adult. Over time complex techniques such as grafting interest people. Grafting is the technique by which tissues of different plant species are attached to give a new variant of flower or fruits. One needs to have a good idea about plant compatibility and the type of technology that could be used. Grafted plants, when success can help a person earn.
Puppet art
Puppetry, a form of entertainment has a special place in the performing arts industry. It is a fantastic hobby to keep. One uses a different type of dolls and related art forms to present stories to an audience. This hobby will not get you a fortune. But your work will be appreciated.
Ventriloquists and dubbing
Voice a wonderful gift. So is the ability to talk, not just in one but multiple voices. If you love articulating and modulating your voice, you can always sign up as a dubbing artist for small projects. Ventriloquist is art creating illusion. The person speaks for the dummy he/she carries with minimum lip movement. This form of entertainment.
Florist
Another hobby of essence involves taking care of dealing with flowers and their types. If you are working as a florist full time, you must consider growing your plants along with deals you make for flower stock.
Shoemaking
“Good shoes take you good places”. But what’s better than you making shoes as a hobby? Every place has its local shoes that are season specific. One of the most famous shoes is the Kolhapuri chappal. The art of making shoes involves details. A good sense of color, pattern etc., can help you achieve the best design and help you have a full-time career such as a designer or opening your factory!
: By –Neha Pandey
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