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| Art | 52% | 1238 votes | Total: 2367 votes | |
| Craft | 48% | 1129 votes |
Art
by M. L. Kiser
Created on: November 09, 2010
This debate certainly dredges up some memories. I come from a long line of creative people, artists
by Lee Hall
Created on: May 11, 2008 Last Updated: August 07, 2010
Is jewelry an art-form or just a craft? To even begin to make a judgment about the question one must
Created on: March 20, 2008 Last Updated: April 27, 2012
Jewelry-making is most definitely and art form. Compare it to painting, for example. Both require
Created on: February 22, 2008 Last Updated: June 24, 2011
I sit across from my mother, beads and their accouterments spread on the table between us. Her nimble
Created on: November 28, 2007
Some hand-made jewelery is incredibly beautiful, almost beyond belief. Breath-taking design speaks to
Created on: May 14, 2010
The simple answer to the question of whether making jewelry is an art form or a craft is in a word,
by Kyann Barton
Created on: April 18, 2009
As someone who dabbles in arts and crafts I would have to say that jewelry making, among plenty of other
Created on: February 14, 2010
The argument as to whether jewelry making is art or craft might be dependent on the person creating
Created on: August 22, 2009
What has to be considered when a piece of jewelry is being made? First of all the skill of the maker
Created on: July 20, 2007
If you think of beads and gemstones as paint and metal, thread or wire as a canvas, then a jewelry designer
Created on: September 04, 2007 Last Updated: March 28, 2011
I consider jewelry making an art. The act in itself may fall into the crafting category, but the end
Created on: April 04, 2009
Though I chose art I can equally see why those who chose craft decided on their answer as well. Now
Created on: July 12, 2008 Last Updated: September 13, 2010
Jewery making is an outlet to show artistic talent. Oils, acrylics, watercolor and fabrics. People have
Created on: October 20, 2008 Last Updated: May 03, 2012
Now this is a good question. This one should provoke lots to write about. First and for most, I believe
Created on: September 26, 2007
Jewelry has been around as long as people have. Whether it is an art or a craft depends on whether it
Created on: September 13, 2007
To me "Art" is in the eye of the beholder. Personally, I consider myself an artist, but I work in many
by MJ Brown
Created on: April 26, 2008
Is Jewelry Making An Art Or a Craft?
This particular debate is likely to never be settled since beauty
Craft
Created on: October 02, 2009
I make jewelry, mostly beaded. I have enjoyed this craft for about a year and a half. I am mostly self
by Paula Atwell
Created on: March 30, 2009
Jewelry making is a fine craft, not an art. Jewelers use their hands, and tools to create their craft.
by Louise Nilon
Created on: September 22, 2008 Last Updated: February 28, 2011
There is no doubt that the terms 'art' and 'craft' are interlinked, in fact the two terms are often
by Cyn Bagley
Created on: December 21, 2007 Last Updated: December 29, 2009
As a laymen, it is hard sometimes to decide if jewelry-making is an art form or a craft. I have
Created on: March 07, 2010 Last Updated: March 11, 2010
How does jewelry making usually qualify as a craft rather than an art form?
The most fundamental
Created on: December 21, 2010
It would be delightful if all jewelry were truly Art, yet some is quite well-crafted, but mundane, or
by Gail Dennehy
Created on: August 22, 2009
In my closet, I have boxes of beads. I have true amethyst, shell, and wood beads. I have bundles of
Created on: January 28, 2008
It has been said that art is signed on the front; crafts are signed on the bottom. The question "What
Created on: October 26, 2007
I have always been taught that the difference between art and craft is that a craft produces something
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