There are many activities that usually take a long time as hobbies. Therefore, many students do not enjoy hobbies because they are busy with both studying and working at part-time jobs. That’s why most students only have limited hobbies such as playing games in PC rooms or going to karaoke. To help students, the Pharos wants to suggest some hobbies that do not take a long time, but which can provide unique experiences during the day.

< Make a Bath Bomb and Bath Salts by Hand >

If you’re interested in baths and bath supplies and you like them, pay attention! Quite a few people take a bath with a bath bomb to finish their day or relieve stress. If you’ve only been buying bath bombs so far, let’s make them ourselves this time. They are made of natural ingredients so you can be at ease while using them. Also, you can make your own bath bomb and bath salts by choosing the color and fragrance that you want. First of all, to make the bath bomb, mix citric acid, baking soda, and corn starch; then mix everything with purified water. Next, select the color, add natural pigment powder to match and mix with the liquid of your favorite fragrance. When a certain amount of moisture is present, put the mixture into a mold and make a bath bomb. Likewise, to make bath salts, you can mix the pigment powder of your desired color with the selected scent and decorate it according to your preference. You can enjoy a unique experience and create your own custom bath bomb and bath salts in 90 minutes. If you’re fed up with a predictable hobby, why don’t you enjoy a different experience?

< A Neon Sign Expressing One’s Own Individuality>

Neon signs are often seen in front of stores. You can now make your own neon signs. Making neon signs is possible using DIY kits, but it is also possible to do it in workshops. Before making neon signs, it is good to have the designs and colors that you want to use in advance. First, draw the design you want to use on a piece of paper. When you finish the design, pick out the colored wire you chose. Bend the steel wire inside the colored wire to match your rough sketch and fix it with friction tape. It is easy for ordinary people to make a shape because the steel wires are preassembled inside. Finally, remove the friction tape and fix the wire to an acrylic panel with a quick-drying glue. The neon sign class takes about two hours. Completed neon signs can be displayed in one’s own room or another space. With neon signs, you can express what you want and create an emotional atmosphere. We recommend you try this activity because it’s an experience that you can’t easily experience in your daily life. It will be especially suitable for people that like active crafts.

< A Dreamcatcher Made with Hope >

A dreamcatcher is an ornament made by native Americans to filter out nightmares and allow them to have only good dreams. Although some people make dreamcatchers by themselves, it is not easy to make them alone because of the complexity of the finishing method. There is a one-day dreamcatcher class for these people. There are not many places to take classes to make dreamcatchers, so it is better to find and reserve your place in advance. When you register for a class, you have to decide on three colors in advance because the teacher in the class has to prepare the material. Also, planning your design before the class makes it easier to do the work. First, wind the straps of your desired colors by fixing them to a circular frame with quickdrying glue. When finished, tie the thread to the frame and close it gradually to the middle. Next, imagine where to place the feathers and beads to decorate the frame. Based on your design, you sew feathers and beads with thread and hang them on the frame to complete the dreamcatcher. The dreamcatcher class takes about two hours. A dreamcatcher is suitable for decorating your space or giving as a gift to others. The dreamcatcher class is a meaningful experience because it is not easily accessible. The person who is familiar with crafts can manage this class easily by just following the teacher’s instructions.

Hobbies are usually long-term activities, so many people who want to enjoy them can’t easily do it. Accordingly, there are many one-day classes that allow people to enjoy short-term hobbies. You can relieve stress through the one-day classes and enjoy them in your daily life. Besides these benefits, you can learn with friends and new people and make funny memories while participating in the hobby classes. Some people may feel pressure because of the class costs. However, it is worth it to pay for the class because you can have a very interesting experience. Therefore, why don’t you get out of the stuffy classroom and try out unusual hobbies in a new space?

Management Editor•CHOI SOYEON•clara3003@naver.com

71st Reporter•KIM JIN•coo0714@naver.com