[Jewelry making - Article 01088] - Re: [Orchid] Non-jeweler designers at shows

[Hsgonnella]

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    Yeah, I see more and more individuals who are using outside
    manufactures (or too many employees) trying to make a living in the
    handcraft marketplace. Sometimes their is a big stink, or even
    fisticuffs. 

    These craft/art fairs are not that old, I think they started to get
    popular back in the 40's or 50's, by people (potters) who wanted to
    get back to the handmade. 

    Me personally, I think that these people are a negative to the shows,
    mostly because they drive down prices and violate the premise of the
    show, that it is handmade by the artist who is standing there. I have
    noticed venders, ratting these people out, and asking the show to
    change their language in the application to be more specific.  

    I do think that effort has to be made to preserve this precious,
    wonderful, marketplace, true to its roots...otherwise it becomes
    just another mall.  

Bye now, 
Holly

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