What makes handmade special

 You are in front of the vendors booth looking at an item that has caught your eye trying to decide on buying it . While you are thinking  know that the person who made the item you are admiring has poured their heart and soul into it . Hours of research , design , shopping , labeling . A lot goes into homemade that people aren't aware of .
 It may take up to four hours or more for me to make soap , then I have to wait twenty four hours before it is cut . My soap is ready to use when it comes out of the mold , but I like it to have a week to harden further before I wrap and label it  .
 My soaps are made for specific skin problems , so each type of soap is researched then formulated by me .

Handmade Soap

The same with jewelry or any other handmade item , designing and redesigning color selection the list goes on . So when you see a handmade item that looks as though you could make it , ask your self do I want to invest the time , money and effort or just pay the price of the item .

I guess the biggest fear is that you will get the item and are not satisfied . Make sure you get their card most artist will work with you . I know that I have and my sister-in-law also has . We want satisfied customers . 

I don't personalize my items but many artist do and this you can't get from most store . People love personalized items , whether it is their favorite color , saying , or name . It makes people feel you really cared about the gift you have given them .

Support your artist and have a great day .

  

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