Best of Artisan Crafts

Why Do We Sell So Cheap?

This article by a 1970s craftsman illustrates that, historically, craftspeople have always had a tendency to underprice their wares. (From The Best of Artisan Crafts magazine, 1971-1976)

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Striving for Perfection

The real beauty of a handcrafted object is that it is NOT perfect. Small imperfections are proof it was created by human hands.

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Notes from a Jeweler’s Workbench

This historical article from Artisan Crafts magazine (1973) explains how a jeweler of that era eradicated asbestos from his workshop.

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