Monday, April 14, 2014  Fine Finishings Boot Camp: Test your
Product  by Staci Louise Smith  No matter what you purchase,
chances are, it went through some sort of testing before it was
put on the market.    I love this picture- the ultimate phone
testers, kids!  Why should the arts be any different?  We as
artists want to stand out, to be respected.  We ask that people
buy handmade, and support small business.   If we don't offer
them a quality product, then why would they want to?  No matter
what your medium is, you need to test your product.  If you make
ceramics for food, you need to test your glazes to ensure they
are food safe.  If you do mixed media, you want to make sure
your papers, your sealers, and whatever else you use, will stand
the test of time and not fade or fall apart down the road.  
And if you make jewelry, testing should be a normal part of your
creative process.   People wear jewelry.  I mean, they WEAR it.
 Some people wear it harder then others.  I learned so much the
hard way- using