[Jewelry making - Article 00639] - Re: [Orchid] Friendship Dilemma

[Carolyn S. Bensinger]

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    A tough issue--but I think all of us face it at one time or another,
    in some way, shape or form. 

    As long as you feel secure and the "borrowing" isn't hurting your
    business--I say wait it out a little.  If your "friend" is so short
    of ideas and resources that she needs to copy what you're doing, my
    guess is that she will be recognized as being unoriginal and will
    run out of steam or customers--or friends.  Trust that you will be
    seen as the innovator(s) and that when her work comes out after
    yours, the similarity won't be lost on people.  I hope she isn't
    trying to undersell you.  If the problem continues, despite the
    needs of a small, rural community, I would sit down with her, with
    lots of documentation, and ask her to stop or to give you credit. 

    I see lots of new jewelry that resembles well-recognized styles. I
    think it's hard to avoid any kind of imitation--and it takes a
    secure artist to acknowledge and thank those who've inspired
    you--and give them the credit they deserve.  Too bad she can't be
    more generous about it. 

Carolyn

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