tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-645855451648792972.post262546334010482773..comments2022-11-02T05:28:55.822-04:00Comments on Sleepless Beader: Imitation or InspirationLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16971461001476837632noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-645855451648792972.post-86225547036342582812009-06-09T01:12:01.940-04:002009-06-09T01:12:01.940-04:00Yes, quite clearly imitation. Colour and beads id...Yes, quite clearly imitation. Colour and beads identical. Many times I have used mag articles as inspiration and fully admit to it, but would never use exactly the same beads and techniques and pass it off as my own. <br />Even when using the inspiration with different components, I try to ask the person I was inspired by whether they are happy with me using the design.Chrisbeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10065122548112466675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-645855451648792972.post-86133938354613443052009-02-12T04:17:00.000-05:002009-02-12T04:17:00.000-05:00I often worry about selling pieces I've made that ...I often worry about selling pieces I've made that use techniques I learned from beading mags. But I can't imagine trying to sell something that was so obviously identical. There's a BIG difference between inspiration and imitation.WTF Storehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07263314251703492801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-645855451648792972.post-14068635549920138712008-09-23T15:50:00.000-04:002008-09-23T15:50:00.000-04:00Hi Leslie;I've just been reading about this on the...Hi Leslie;<BR/><BR/>I've just been reading about this on the BD forums, which brought me to your blog. I've had my designs copied without permission and like you, when I approached the person, I got a spiteful (vitriolic would be a better word!) reply - hmmmm, maybe she felt guilty? I like to think I am a fair minded and generous beader, but unfortunately it's not always a two way street :0(<BR/><BR/>Regards;<BR/>Kerrie :0)Kerrie Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122100745488768383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-645855451648792972.post-27097710979897969832008-09-17T09:45:00.000-04:002008-09-17T09:45:00.000-04:00Leslie, At every show we see porcelain which someo...Leslie, At every show we see porcelain which someone copied from us; the worse case is when pieces are made in multiples and sold for pennies.This dilemma is made more difficult by the internet and of course etsy where everything is lol free. The artist trying to make a living is clearly challenged.<BR/><BR/>Your designs are very unique and recognizable as your brand. Good Luck. Joan Tucker Off CenterJoan Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12969249085510950816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-645855451648792972.post-85338385377531959222008-09-16T08:58:00.000-04:002008-09-16T08:58:00.000-04:00Imitation. Clearly. I have no issue with people co...Imitation. Clearly. I have no issue with people copying others work; it is when they try to compete for profit with the originator. If they want to make their own copies to wear, I would be ok with that, but once money starts to change hands, no dice. All money for an original design should go to the originator.MarissaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709997825736257471noreply@blogger.com