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Howobeel Crafter's Care: Taking Care of those Hands in Handcrafted

An artisan's hands are the most valuable tools of their trade. The hands go to work from the time the morning alarm rings and until the final specs of dust are swept away, they are constantly in action. Furthermore, we wash our hands with soap and water for sanitary purposes, however washing our hands throughout the day reduces the natural oils in our skin that is important to keep it moisturized. If our craft has chemical materials that may come in to contact during the creation of a masterpiece, the constant exposure to chemicals makes the hands age faster than normal.

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