Trevor FlowersDec 13, 2023
I'm into the coop nature of @coopartisans and think of myself as an artisan but I wonder whether my work would fit their handmade policy (https://artisans.coop/pages/handmade-policy). With the exception of the electronics, I always design, produce, assemble, and finish every aspect of my pieces (my workshop is too small for more than one person :-) but because I use machine tools like filament printers and CNC mills I know that some people don't consider it handmade.
https://artisans.coop/pages/handmade-policy
Handmade Policy

Artisans Cooperative is the first "verified" handmade marketplace. On this page, we’ll explain what we mean by "handmade" and "verified," and how our engaged community verifies handmade status and enforces non-compliance. Why "handmade"? Ownership matters and fair prices matter. That’s why we need to talk about the cos

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Show threadDave Bort
@trevorflowers @coopartisans yes you'd fall under "handmade" with Artisans. E.g., they're cool with sticker designers who have their stickers printed/cut by an external company as long as the designs are made by the seller. It's less about "physically made with your fingers" and more "a product of your work and creativity"
Dec 13, 2023 at 7:16pmWeb
Show threadTrevor FlowersDec 13, 2023
@dbort @coopartisans Well, that's good news. When I'm back in the saddle in January I'll look into joining the coop.