When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Flintknapper!

I was interviewed on a live radio show not too long ago about the upcoming (now past) Cedar City Summer Arts Festival. One of the questions asked by the DJ was ,”What kind of art can we see at the show?”
“We have all the traditional fine arts represented,”I began. “Painters, sculptors, potters… and there are a myriad of craftsmen exhibiting everything from edible or wearable art, to functional pieces like totes and linens.  We even have a flintknapper!”  All the people in the room just stared blankly at me, and there was radio silence for a few seconds.  So I added, “I can see your entire audience now running to their computers to Google ‘flintknapper!’”  It became the running joke of the show …  any time there was a lag, the correct response was, “Excuse me – I was flintknapping.”
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When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Flintknapper!

Happy Saint Swithin's Day

Saint Swithin’s Day? This is a day in which people watch the weather. Tradition says that whatever the weather is like on St. Swithin’s Day is how it will be for the next 40 days.

‘St. Swithin’s day if thou dost rain
For forty days it will remain
St. Swithin’s day if thou be fair
For forty days ’twill rain nae mair.’

So what would you like to see for the next 40 days?  In honor of this rather odd day, I present to you some amazing handmade treasures from the talented artists on HandmadeArtists!

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Happy Saint Swithin's Day

July 13th, GO WEST Day

It is 1804, July 13th. U.S. President Thomas Jefferson has asked Meriwether Lewis to lead an expedition across western North America-unknown territory for all but Indians. The goals: map the rivers, make friends with natives, open the West to trade, and look for a Northwest Passage (an easy water route from coast to coast). Meet part of the crew, Meriwether Lewis, Captain Assistant to Thomas Jefferson, avid student, Expedition leader
William Clark, Captain Lewis’s former commanding officer, Expedition co-leader John Ordway, Sergeant
Journal writer (in case Lewis and Clark lose theirs’) George Drouillard
Interpreter, hunter, skilled woodsman York Slave and lifelong companion of Clark Pierre Cruzatte, Private River Man, expert fiddle-player
Seaman Lewis’s pet, a 150-pound (68-kilogram) Newfoundland dog Field brothers, Privates
Joseph and Reubin, hard-working Kentucky men John Shields, Private Oldest of the party at 35, a blacksmith and gunsmith George Shannon, Private Youngest of the party, about 16
Lewis and his colleague William Clark had chosen a special team for the journey above, and now you’re invited too.
Explore “GO WEST Day July 13, 2013 with your handmade artists on our website , Handmadeartists.com


A length of 4 strand braid made of 1/8 inch Black kangaroo leather is doubled upon itself to make a classic western  design bracelet. The bracelet is made to wrap twice around your wrist giving it a pleasant width on the wrist while still being a plain and thin piece. By LBbyJ check it out…..

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July 13th, GO WEST Day

Discover Handmade July 12

Happy Friday Everyone! Do you know where you can find a Hopi Gourd Bowl, a China Mosaic Tray, a Purple Rose Eyeglass Holder, a pair of Mismatched Chic Earrings, or a Travel Diaper Clutch? Of course you do…. This is Discover Handmade for July 12.

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Discover Handmade July 12

Don’t Step on a Bee Day

Today is the day that we take care of your safety by reminding you not to step on a bee! Why? Well, number one, it hurts! Secondly, bees are amazing insects that allow us to have amazing flowers and honey as well as some incredible handmade art!

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Don't Step on a Bee Day

Featured Artist Jean of SamiSeaGlass

Everyone enters the handmade market place through a different path. Jean claims that if you had told her years earlier that she would become part of the handmade market she would have never believed you. Just goes to show that you never know where your path will lead you!
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Featured Artist Jean of SamiSeaGlass

HA Shop Shout Out Copper Heaven

Copper Heaven

Handmade Artists Shops Shout Out

Stunning Creations featured today in Copper Heaven!  3 New Handmade Artists Shops being featured in today’s Shout Out! Featuring creations in copper! Stunning pieces today!! Help Support Handmade Artistsans! Buy Handmade!


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HA Shop Shout Out Copper Heaven

Discover Handmade July 5

Good Morning Everyone! Yesterday we celebrated a National Holiday and I trust that everyone had a nice time with family and friends. Great! So lets get down to business as Discover Handmade gears up for Christmas…. LOL I know! I hear ya…. It’s five months away, but I have noticed there are a few shops having “Christmas in July Sales”.

Therefore, to all those shopping for the holidays or for everyday gift ideas, Handmade Artists is the place to find innovative, unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade products like the ones I have listed below.

Without further ado… Are you all set?… Ready to shop?… Great!… Lets Discover Handmade!

Below the product details you will find a link to their shop (the titles and pictures are linked as well). By clicking on any of the links a new window will open for your convenience.

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Discover Handmade July 5

Happy 4th of July!

Just wanted to send out warm holiday wishes, hope everyone has a safe and prosperous day. Enjoy family and friends and hopefully some good food. Remember to take a moment and thank a vet for helping gain our independence, I think of my father for his service in the Korean War. I think of Kimberly’s grandparents for their service in World War 2.

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Happy 4th of July!

National Compliment your Mirror Day

Today is the day to appreciate the most amazing piece of work ever created; YOU! Happy National Compliment your Mirror Day! On this special day, you are to stand in front of your mirror and, just for a moment, consider how amazing you really are. Don’t have the proper mirror for such an important task? Not a problem as these amazing handmade artists’ have got you covered.

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National Compliment your Mirror Day

Gems of the Feldspar Mineral Group

Feldspar is the most common mineral found at the surface of the earth. There are two basic varieties of feldspar: Orthoclase (Potassium Feldspar) and Plagioclase (Calcium-Sodium Feldspar). The term feldspar came from German meaning “field split.” Very well named as feldspars have a bad property for gemstones-perfect cleavage. Here are some of the most common gems of the feldspar group.

Amazonite

Amazonite was originally found in Brazil, hence its name.  It is an opaque greenish sodium feldspar   (plagioclase).  It is sensitive to pressure (perfect cleavage).  Hardness is 6, which makes it moderately soft for jewelry use.  As can be seen from the picture, the color distribution is not even.

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Gems of the Feldspar Mineral Group