I absolutely know how you feel, and actually have run into the same thing. I had someone at my junior college wanting to make herself one of my yarn tails. I sat down with her and taught her how I made them. I made it really clear that this was for her, and that she should hopefully not be selling them out of respect for me and my work (I was doing her a favor, she was really well off so not hurting for cash, but wanted to make it herself rather than buy. I can understand that.) What did she do? Turned right around and started selling lesser quality knock offs at half the price.
I learned something that day. The lesson wasn't "don't ever share", it was "always be one step ahead, and never stop." You've gotten to that point, and I'm glad to see it!
I want t say thank you again for putting together such an awesome tutorial. I have it bookmarked and am looking forward to playing with it at some point. That being said, were I to start working in leather masks, I'd have your designs up on my computer as I worked to make sure that they WEREN'T too similar. (And I think at this point my mask making ideas are leaning toward cast resin....mmmmm).
I am thrilled that I was able to purchase one of your masks. I get an amazing piece of artwork, and I get to know that I am helping to support an amazingly talented woman. I received so many compliments at the masked ball, and I freely handed out your name. *grins*
*hug* Yes, this, exactly. You know exactly what I'm talking about. And all that BS about "imitation is flattery blah blah..." is exactly that; so much bullshit. Imitation = laziness and an inability to be dedicated to self-improvement and experimentation.
But whatever. I'm blessed with more than one good idea. In fact, I'm lucky to have the kind of mind that makes me ~want~ to keep figuring out new methods. No one can copy that. :)
Well said! The more I learn about you the more I realize that we are so very similar.
Many may have similar methods to you, but none of them have your individual talent and drive. And that is why you will always be able to move your products.
Could I have made a similar mask with your tutorial and images of your past work? Maybe. But why the hell would I want a soulless piece of work?
I learned something that day. The lesson wasn't "don't ever share", it was "always be one step ahead, and never stop." You've gotten to that point, and I'm glad to see it!
I want t say thank you again for putting together such an awesome tutorial. I have it bookmarked and am looking forward to playing with it at some point. That being said, were I to start working in leather masks, I'd have your designs up on my computer as I worked to make sure that they WEREN'T too similar. (And I think at this point my mask making ideas are leaning toward cast resin....mmmmm).
I am thrilled that I was able to purchase one of your masks. I get an amazing piece of artwork, and I get to know that I am helping to support an amazingly talented woman. I received so many compliments at the masked ball, and I freely handed out your name. *grins*
I'm looking forward to your next discoveries!
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But whatever. I'm blessed with more than one good idea. In fact, I'm lucky to have the kind of mind that makes me ~want~ to keep figuring out new methods. No one can copy that. :)
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Many may have similar methods to you, but none of them have your individual talent and drive. And that is why you will always be able to move your products.
Could I have made a similar mask with your tutorial and images of your past work? Maybe. But why the hell would I want a soulless piece of work?
I could go on, but we're on the same page.
Keep being awesome. <3
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