Art or Craft - what's the difference?

I agree with Rubies very much so. A craft is something you make, and its usually used for something. I think an art is something to look at, music you hear, its not necessarily used, its just there to enrich us.

It's a good question and I don't know if there's a correct answer. I've been told I make wearable-art jewelry. I don't deal in jewels like diamonds precious stones. Those that create with them are often called jewelers. I deal with glass beads, beach glass,polymer clay, etc. I have had buyers ask me to sign my poly clay pendants because they considered them works of art. I never considered them to be pieces of art, but I guess they really are.

I have wondered this is as well. I often view art as communicating something, creating something simply for the beauty of it. Craft is creating something that is meant to have a purpose, a usefulness. Art is a means in itself. Craft is a means to something else. Art is free flowing, does not follow directions, and speaks from the soul. Craft is more directed, has some feedom but within limits, speaks a little from the soul but more from the mind. Sometimes the line between the two is blurred. But, you can make more $$ if you call it art. lol. I don't know if any of this is "true" it is just my take on the whole concept of art v craft.