[Jewelry making - Article 00575] - Re: [Orchid] Manufacturing from a prototype

[mshellypektor]

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>      The way you have described it, YOU are the designer of the piece
>     and "own" the copyright on it.  You are considering hiring someone
>     to execute a prototype under your direction, of your design.  You
>     are not hiring them to design the piece.  Their creativity is
>     really not coming into the equation, since you have created the
>     design, specified the materials to be used, the finishes, etc. 

    Hi Karen, Actually, I might need help with the designs. Then what?
    How to compensate? I would like to provide input into the
    design--tell them what I'd like to see--show them pieces whose
    essences I lovee and let them provide me with ideas. The critical
    piece here is that I (my company) needs to own the design. I would
    like to add charms to the piece also. Do you know where I can I buy
    charms (symbolic charms) and use them in my work? If this project
    flies, I may cast my own charms but now, i'd like ready-made pieces
    that I buy in bulk as I'm in a hurry. Can I call the piece my own if
    I buy ready-made charms and incorporate them within my designs?  So
    many questtions, I appreciate everyone's help. -Melissa

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