Defining handcrafted
What is handcrafted?
Handcrafted as defined by wictionary: English[edit] Adjective handcrafted (not comparable)
Made by hand or using the hands, as opposed to by mass production or using machinery. Why is that important? It’s important to realize the time, skill and effort that goes into handcrafted items. No two are ever alike even when they may look similar. The artist’s mindset always plays a role in the final piece as does the reaction of the medium they are working with at the time. What is Art? Art is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities. It is the deliberate arrangment that makes a handcrafted item Art. An artist goal is to appeal to the senses and create emotions and memories with a piece.
One other note, I have noticed that many sites are advertising items as handmade, please read the details carefully as I have found that many items are actuallly mass produced or using mass produced items and are being sold as handcrafted. I find it helpful to read the artist bio/profile as it may give details to the originality and origin of the piece. The Handmade Artist Shop screens sellers to insure that all pieces are indeed handcrafted, created by the artisan seller and are truly “one of a kind’ (OOAK)
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It’s true; I’ve seen it in the soaping industry too. Another issue is that soapers will advertise as “natural” and then use melt-and-pour soap bases, not knowing what’s really in them, or will use synthetic fragrances and colors. Always, always read the details of what you’re buying, in any genre.
A very good explanation of an important topic. Long Live Handmade!
Nice post, Dream River!!
HANDMADE RULES!!
Wonderful explanation! I hope that more people realize the value of handmade and understand what they are buying. Great job!
Well said!
Great Article!
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So true on the scams. You really do have to pay attention and understand what you are buying. Good article.
A while back I wrote a personal definition of what handmade means to me and what I enjoy about being a handmade artist, I then asked some friends how they defined hand made and it was really interesting, each person expanded my notion of handmade and clearly demonstrated that the handmade community is varied and inclusive.
The more I thought about it the less I was able to exclude anyone:-) People who purchase materials and assemble a final product are investing their aesthetic and design sensibilities, those who prefer to purchase materials from other hand crafters to weave, sew , caste, mould, adapt, stitch, cook are transforming the material and enriching it, and those who collect the plants to dye the wool that they spun themselves, or make the butter that they make their fudge with, well, these unique individuals are legends of the handmade world