Blog

CraftOptics Fall Lineup!

A big thanks to everyone who visited us at jewelry, bead, sewing and quilting shows over the past year! It…

Hobbies and our health

Have you ever referred to your interests or passions as “just a hobby”? I certainly have. I mean, that’s all…

Are Your Eyes Working Too Hard?

[Note: Rerun of an important post from 2010] A few days ago, Margot Potter wrote about her visit to the…

Why Lugnut Wears Reading Glasses

I hang out with a crowd that includes 35 to 55 year olds. Most of us still often think and…

Tattoo You. And You. And You.

New photos from Paul! I met Paul Stoll last summer at the JCK, the world’s largest jewelry trade show. Paul…

Sit Up Straight!

We’ve all been told by our mothers to “sit up straight!” Who knew how right they were? Among other things,…

Can’t See? Start With Lighting!

We all know that our vision can be corrected using glasses or contact lenses but did you ever think that…

Model Trains – Yet Another Use For CraftOptics

We’ve recently discovered the world of model railroading and the detail that these hobbyists put into their craft. One of…