[Jewelry making - Article 01025] - Re: [Orchid] Custom jewelry and design ownership

[dedemetal]

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Hello Jessee:

    This is how I handle custom work. I first tell the customer that
    everything I make will be in my "style" and I show them all of my
    work- for example if its a spider it will have one of my textures I
    always favor and it will be a little more stylistic then realistic. I
    straight out then tell the customer that all designs are owned by
    DEDEMETAL (me) and I make them sign a contract that states my
    payment policy, that I own all designs and that their deposit is non
    refundable. Once I get their deposit I start working on paper with
    sketches- once that is approved I get the second installment and
    start working on the wax. Once that is approved I get the third
    installment and cast the item. You have to be really  honest up
    front with your customers so they know what to expect and if they are
    going to be difficult down the road the moment you ask them to sign
    your custom agreement and they refuse then its a blessing in
    disguise. They were bound to make the process miserable down the
    road. 

Good Luck!
DeDe
DEDEMETAL

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