[Jewelry making - Article 00624] - Re: [Orchid] Friendship Dilemma

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    I agree no matter what you do people will be unethical in your life,
    but you can prevent further troubles with the employee contract. 

    As far as her being a friend....a friend doesn't steal another
    friends livelihood (though I really doubt she is much of a threat). 

    In this business we all learn the hard way. It is painful lessons we
    remember most. I sent 7 cameos to be set by a 'jeweler' who traveled
    to shows and she stole them and sold them. These were some of my
    first good pieces and some were for myself alone. Painful lesson in
    trust. 

    I will not let it stop me from interacting with people in the trade
    because it is how you learn! However, not another cameo leaves my
    studio unless it is paid for in full. I am in the process of
    learning silversmithing and making my own settings. In time I will
    be able to not use bought settings. 

    chin up she stole a tool ...a technique not the inspiration and
    imagination or the ability to use the tools creatively. I agree
    mimics and pattern stealers have short term success but soon tire of
    the frustration and move on to another "get rich quick scheme'. 

Teri Davis
America's Only Cameo Artist
www.cameoartist.com

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