A wee moan here as I flick through the forum and see a few things that seem odd to me. Maybe it is because I am in Norway so don't have as much time on here as usual, but I keep seeing items that resemble my own work and it is not the first time.
For example whilst I always encourage folk to make the popular possible pouches, as the original design belongs to no one, I think they should put their own twist to it as I have done with my leaf pouches and Nordic pouches. Whilst I certainly don't own any rights and makers will often draw from the same inspiration, I do feel that certain designs or items do mimic my own hard work which is my livelyhood. A look through some of my threads will show you what I mean in particular my beard combs and my style of leaf pouches
No real harm done, and most likely never intended. Drawing inspiration from me, like I have from others is fine, but copying is something else. It wouldn't be allowed to happen to another maker so why me? I have paid my dues, and built my own reputation and style so it is if course upsetting to me so I have to say something
Or is it just me being daft? Please tell me if it is all in my head
Thanks Hamish
For example whilst I always encourage folk to make the popular possible pouches, as the original design belongs to no one, I think they should put their own twist to it as I have done with my leaf pouches and Nordic pouches. Whilst I certainly don't own any rights and makers will often draw from the same inspiration, I do feel that certain designs or items do mimic my own hard work which is my livelyhood. A look through some of my threads will show you what I mean in particular my beard combs and my style of leaf pouches
No real harm done, and most likely never intended. Drawing inspiration from me, like I have from others is fine, but copying is something else. It wouldn't be allowed to happen to another maker so why me? I have paid my dues, and built my own reputation and style so it is if course upsetting to me so I have to say something
Or is it just me being daft? Please tell me if it is all in my head
Thanks Hamish