Friday, February 13, 2009

Immortalizing Your Crafts In Connecticut

By Mariano Dela Vega

Connecticut, otherwise known as the Constitution State, is a place rich in American history. It is a paragon of Democracy, with its first Constitution recognized as the first written form of Rule by the People. Indeed, there is a little bit of history wherever you go in Connecticut.

A part of a state full of history is its timeless crafted works. Quite a number of craftspeople have lived in Connecticut over the decades and decades, and their crafted pieces are still with us in the form of treasured heirlooms and antiques. Over the course of time, your own crafts may become valued as such, too.

It is to a person's good credit that works such as these are preserved. That an object you made yourself surpasses your own lifespan is a form of immortality in and of itself, for it reminds people who you were even after you are gone.

Matters like these are sadly beyond our reach, however we may try. We will never know how long our craft will last afterwards, though the best we can do is make it durable. Doing so will let the piece stand up to the test of time, and future crowds may view your craft with wonder.

For the moment, it is enough for us to continue making these crafts in the best way that we can. And we should also learn how to disseminate these objects into the greater area, and not keep it in the attics. That would just be a waste; crafts should be seen rather than stored in darkness.

To this end, we find good reason to sell our objects in various craft shows. Nothing is more satisfying than to see the fruits of your labor be appreciated by other people. Take the first step! Search the Internet for various craft shows, and spread your work all over the State. Who knows? Perhaps your work will outlive you for many generations. - 15246

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