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It is sometimes useful to have criticism of one's work in order to develop it. While studying as an apprentice or an art school student if one is lucky one learns the most from such criticism, preferably put in a positive manner. However when one is on one's own after this experience or has been self taught there is usually no honest criticism of one's work available. One therefore most of the time has to rely on one's own judgement. It is difficult however to objectively deal with one's own work. This short paper will attempt to offer ways of developing an objective attitude to one's work.... (1990) Complete Story
This form may be used if you have an idea for a product and wish to approach a manufacturer. It is a very good protection against a company stealing your idea.
I met a sled designer at a party in Montreal once, we discussed this subject, he had paid thousands in legal fees to have this form designed. He sent me a copy and gave me persmission to share the form.... (1997) Complete Story
The following is Consignment Agreement contract. It is intended for information purposes only although if you wish to use it that's okay too.... (1999) Complete Story
This is a method to reduce technical problems which one repeatedly experienes. We all find during the learning process that there are times when the same problem presents itself over and over again. Sometimes when beginning one overworks pieces to death in attempts to effect repairs, getting ever deeper into a mess by trying to fix the mistakes, rather... (1992) Complete Story
This patination solution gives you a range of greens, olives, browns, black, turquoise and yellow-greens on many metals because it is a surface finish. It is quite adhesive and controllable. You do however need adequate ventilation.... (1996) Complete Story