Carving is very satisfying, but not very useful. If you stick to softer materials, a set of chisels or a pocketknife for whittling can be bought or made cheaply

Carving is very satisfying, but not very useful. If you stick to softer materials, a set of chisels or a pocketknife for whittling can be bought or made cheaply, and you can make a bunch of ugly (or maybe not) gifts to foist on friends and family. It's an often very repetitive and physical activity that is easy to get into but hard to master, perfect for tired brain/woke body days.