Courtney Herz
Hello. My name is Courtney and I live in Southern California. I am an artisan with a Political Science degree, which may seem strange at first glance. However, while some articles that I write are regarding artisan work and some are about politics and political culture, current events, legal issues, etc., I have begun to combine my two passions into one. I am beginning to focus my efforts on researching and writing about artisans nationally and internationally, how they are viewed by the government & society, their role in political processes, and working conditions for those who are artisans. In this very corporate world, those who pave their way through life as artisans are often underestimated, undervalued, and often unseen or, as is common in other parts of the world, even abused. Deplorable working conditions are often heard of for those artisans who do work for others, and those who are striving to be self-employed are more often than not brushed off, not taken seriously, and not given the credit they deserve or the help they need to start and run their business. I hope that through my experiences as an artisan and my expertise as a Political Scientist, I can bridge the gap between the two areas and bring awareness to the issues surrounding these very valuable assets to the economy. Thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy my articles and learn something, as well.
Latest Articles
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Storing Your Jewelry Supplies (When You Don't Own A Store)
Sometimes in the world of jewelry making, finding reliable and realistic ways to store your supplies can be near impossible. Here's some help.
Oct 29, 2011
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Craft Show Etiquette For Visitors
Your first visit to an art or craft show might make you a bit nervous, so here's some insight into the culture of a craft show.
Jun 13, 2011
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Jewelry Making Using Layered Techniques
When you hit a creative block in jewelry making, try using these tips to help jump-start a new design.
May 24, 2011
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Jewelry Making and Finding Your Style
Artisan jewelers are often advised to create "cohesive" collections and to create a "style" for themselves, but why do we try so hard at it?
May 23, 2011
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Interesting Gemstones: Anthill Garnet
This article discusses a type of garnet that is actually mined by ants in Arizona.
May 11, 2011
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Jewelry Based Fashion For Summer Style
Sun dresses and flip-flops are great, but this summer, do something different and let your jewelry express your style. Here's a guide to stunning style.
May 4, 2011
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SEO Advice for Online Artisan Jewelry Sellers
In this world of Google crawling, search engines, and the like, SEO has become big. However, too much of anything is too much. Here's some SEO advice.
May 3, 2011
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Finding Inspiration for Your Handmade Jewelry Designs
Sometimes it takes a little bit of effort to become inspired to create a piece. Here are some ideas on how to use photos and nature as inspiration.
May 3, 2011
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A Different Approach to Pricing Your Handmade Jewelry
In an effort to be fair to your customers, but obtain the profit you need, you may be lost when it cmoes to pricing. Here's a new approach.
May 2, 2011
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Getting Your Handmade Jewelry Seen Online
Sometimes it seems our jewelry will never be found in the sea of online shopping, but here are some tips to be found more easily.
Apr 30, 2011
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