From Christy in Nov - Violin Maker

 

This is fun - I hope I can remember to use the idea of putting the name and address inside of a sign. If the proportion of the sign was a little different - you would not need to come up with another element to stand in for the helmet. 

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Do I have too many links to people who make stuff? This one is a violin maker. It's too bad that the focus of the title is focused on the value - but - we've all heard about Stradivarius violins? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sT6owUeSxQ

Or if you already know you have no interest in violins - here is the channel - with all kinds of other makers who are very skilled. Tailoring, embroidery, carving, welding, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/@magnifissance-joyinthemaki1830/videos

I have mixed feelings about some of the extravagant things that are made and sold to people who already have more than they need. Part of me is sad for them that their main *thing* is finding things to buy and they miss out on the pleasure of making things. Of course, for those people who prefer to have a career making things - I guess they are grateful that there are customers. I certainly fell into that category when I *needed* people to pay me to address envelopes - that's about as un-necessary a service as you can get.