[Jewelry making - Article 00110] - Re: [Orchid] Smithsonian jury results

[fishbre396]

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    I see that there is a huge difference in the perception of the word
    "Craft" outside the USA. In the USA most "craft" is stuff that
    hobbyists put together, they can even use sanitary pads to make
    "angels" and call it craft. Craft "shows" are generally filled with
    inexpensive items such as toilet paper covers, or place mats. I
    almost resent the use of the word CRAFT for hand-made, one of a kind,
    non- mass produced jewelry because of what I see at "Craft shows."
    The meaning of art has different meanings around the world too. To
    me, adornment items, which are one of a kind are small sculptures.
    Therefore ART applies.
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