Metalsmithing - CraftOptics

Customer Corner – Allie Perry, Goldsmith, Jeweler

The world of creating tends to attract people who push past obstacles, never settle for the status quo and find…

Understanding Cataracts and Their Treatment

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our eyes are no exception. Cataracts, a common eye condition, can…

The Artistic Struggle: How Presbyopia Impacts the Vision of Artists

What is presbyopia? Presbyopia is an age-related condition that affects the eye’s ability to focus on near objects. As we…

Customer Corner – Dennis Marx, Diamond Painting Artist

What has 68,000 dots and can take over 100 hours to finish? A diamond painting! Dennis Marx, this month’s CraftOptics…

Customer Corner – Art Metal Artist Bill Howard

We’re excited to introduce you to Bill Howard. Art metal artist—and raconteur of the first order—Bill has worked in metal…

Your prescription-related questions answered!

Prescription-related questions tend to be what most customers ask about when they call our company or visit our website. With…

Better posture for pain-free creating. Here’s how.

You’re in the zone on a great project: An amazing piece of art is coming to life at your fingertips…

CraftOptics Customer Corner: Peggy Houchin – Silversmith

We’re excited to introduce you to Peggy Houchin, a CraftOptics user, a phenomenal silversmith. After discovering CraftOptics magnifying eyeglasses a couple…

5 Ways Aging Affects Your Eyes

For many people, one of the first signs that their eyes are aging happens in a restaurant, where small print…

Mental, Physical and Emotional Health: More Reasons to Pursue Your Art!

When you finally get a chance to really settle in for some solid art time, there’s an all-over, full-body sigh…

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