There is always discussion about what is and isn’t handmade. Dictionary.com defines handmade as “made by hand, not by machine, especially with care or craftsmanship .” But even that definition has changed as times have changed. Back in the pioneer days, handmade was just that… made with your hands. There was no electricity, and there […]
Good Morning, Today I thought we would look at taking care of the equipment and implements we use in our work, creations and art. The other day as I sat down to work on a ring, this happened. Oops! The plastic casing has broken, and wires are exposed, the small piece of metal that acts […]
What are your favorite tools? Pliers, knitting needles, paint brushes, hammer, crochet hooks, or something else? I’m sure like most artisans you take good care of these tools. Or at least pretty good care of them. Now, What are your very best tools? The ones, that allow you to make jewelry, knit, paint, use that […]
