Hobby Thread - February 7, 2026 [TRex]

Welcome hobbyists! Pull up a chair and sit a spell with the Horde in this little corner of the interweb. This is the mighty, mighty officially sanctioned Ace of Spades Hobby Thread. We gave the Ace of Spades Wheel of Hobbies (TM) a spin and it landed on decoupage and epoxy resin.

What are you hobbying?

As per usual Hobby Thread etiquette, keep this thread limited to hobbying. All (legal) hobbying is welcome. Discussion of current events, religion and politics can elsewhere. Pants are optional. As always, puns are welcome and encouraged.

Play nice. Don't be a troll and do not feed the trolls.

Decoupage? Sacre bleu! Has Ace of Spades gone French? What is decoupage?

My AI machine says that "Decoupage is the art of decorating surfaces (wood, glass, metal) by gluing paper cutouts - such as napkins, tissue paper, or specialized paper - onto them, then sealing with layers of varnish to create a seamless, painted-on effect. Originating from the French word "decouper" (to cut out), this versatile, beginner-friendly craft is used to customize or upcycle furniture, boxes, and home decor items."

This thread was headed in an entirely different direction before I clarified that decoupage is different than decolletage. Who knew? Never let it be said that AoS is not educational.

As you might guess, you Hobby Thread host is not wise in the ways of decoupage but thinking that some among the Horde are familiar and can add wisdom in the gray boxes.

This lady from Hobby Lobby shows how its done:

Apparently, you can decoupage on glass too? Impressive. (This video has a piano music and an artist with an accent. Classy.)

This one has subtitles and no talking (which is a bonus). How to decoupage a box with a napkin.

This is furniture restoration using decoupage to decorate the top and then resin to seal it in.

Apparently restoring furniture with napkins or tissue paper is a thing.

On a similar, yet entirely different note, many people have used resin epoxy to build tables and countertops. No napkins or decoupage, but lots of interesting results. Here is a quick introduction:

Has anyone made their own epoxy resin projects?

How about a chess board?

The concept is infinitely customizable.

Bet you have seen resin charcuterie boards at craft fairs. Wonder how they are made or how difficult it is to make them? Wonder no more.

Did you miss the Hobby Thread last week? We did an sea shells theme. The comments may be closed, but you can re-live the content.

Notable comments from last week:

This made the Comments of the Week list last week:

Words of wisdom:

"Because despite all our troubles, when things are grim out in that wide round world of ours, that's when it's really important to have a good hobby." Posted by: tankascribe at June 22, 2024 07:41 PM (HWxAD).

If you have trouble finding something in the content or comments that resonates with you, contribute your own. Send thoughts, suggestions and photos of your hobbying to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Do mighty things.

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