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14 Bold and Brilliant
Top artists discuss why you can’t afford to ignore
metal clay - both financially and creatively
By Stephanie Finnegan
19 The Write Stuff
An innovation for the metal clay field opens
up a world of engraving possibilities.
By Jennifer Roberts
20 Plugged In and Reaching Out
Entrepreneur Nancy Vince’s enthusiasm
is limitless about going beyond what is
customary in the world of crafts.
By Jackie Adamany
24 Diagnosis? Confusing.
Entrepreneurs and solo artisans
take the pulse of the current
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CRAFTS News LEAP Winners Announced for 2014 LEAP
FEEDBACK Letters to the Editor
CRAFTS Scene JEWELRY WITH A MESSAGE focus
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BOLD and BRILLIANT
L is-el Crowley, who is both an artist and
A Trendsetter’s Jackpot Holly Gage agrees wholehe
Irresistible to Customers Having begun in the met
pick one of a zillion stones, and voila! You have
INDUSTRY Trend by Jennifer Roberts The Write Stuf
PROFILE in Success PLUGGED IN AN
Facing Page: Nancy Vince, left, presents Olga Sny
Vince’s Vantage Point With a proven track record
“I feel responsible for the industry and I want
DIAGNOSIS? 24 The Crafts Report • MARCH 20
CONFUSING Entrepreneurs and solo artisans take th
Fact or Fiction? With many aspects of the Afforda
Business Health Care Tax Credit, which can cover
JUST Ask by Donald Clark justask@craftsreport.com
Why You Should Sell Shop Exclusives I’ve admired
INSIGHT Gained NATURAL SE
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“Creativity can be applied to any activity— not j
“Spiritual Evolution” is an older piece from Uyeh
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SHOWS & FAIRS Listings Show Finder To get
Advertiser Index & Website Guide American Ass
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