10 Things to Avoid Telling to Artists and Craftsmen When Viewing Their Work

10 Things Not to Say to an Artist or Craftsman: 

• “I’ll just get my friend to make me one of those.” 
• “You know what you should make…” 
• “Do I get a price break if I buy two?”
• “I can make that myself.” “Why does it cost so much?” 
• “How do you make this?” “Will you donate your artwork to our event? We can’t pay you, but it will be great exposure.” 
• “My nine-year-old makes this kind of stuff too.” 
• “Kids, this is what happens if you don’t go to college.” 
• “I can buy that at Walmart for $3.99.”