When our fingers spend more time clicking on things than physically picking them up, what does it mean to be handmade? Documentary I Am Handmade answers this question by diving into the world of craftspeople who sell their creations on ...See moreWhen our fingers spend more time clicking on things than physically picking them up, what does it mean to be handmade? Documentary I Am Handmade answers this question by diving into the world of craftspeople who sell their creations on Etsy.com. A diverse set of crafters share their amazement that 'complete strangers from the internet' love their silver origami unicorns, quirky hand-painted mugs, and chunky knitwear necklaces enough to part with cash. But, doing what you love isn't as easy as it sounds and being your own boss carries a perverse risk of working yourself to death. I Am Handmade crafters can create everything from life-size Doctor Who pinatas to hand-spun merino yarn. Hand-making their own lives, though, requires hard choices. Written by
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