Modifications of Patterns

[scrollsaw4u]

Hello,

Over the years, I have compiled quite a collection of patters. I was wondering, and please, any pattern maker please reply, if there is a "code" about modifying patters; i.e. combining patterns from different authors to make a different one.

I do not want to show disrespect to the awsome pattern makers out there.

Thank you for your imput.

Cheryl

[Janette]

You can modify the patterns you purchase in any way you see fit! There's absolutely nothing wrong with it. I modify patterns all the time. The only thing that is a no no is making changes then claiming it as your own to sell. Typically the proper response to "Whose pattern " is..."It's a modified version of so and so's design"

[lucky788scroller]

Janette covered this exactly right, nothing more I can add.

[Andy]

And I agree whole heartedly with the previous comments. I think modifications are pretty much expected, whether it's just slight mod's to make the cutting easier, personalization, or combinations of elements from different patterns. Creativity ... you just can't stop it and the result is usually quite surprising.

One of the aspects of designing that I really appreciate is feedback from cutters who are willing to take the time to send emails and give input on what would make the patterns created even better. I take it as a compliment!

Andy

[scrollsaw4u]

Thanks for everyon's help. I was hoping that was the case, but you know what happens when you assume .

Cheryl

[scrollsaw4u]

Just something I would like to add....

Taking credit for something that someone else did?? I would not be able to sleep at night. At my first show, I had comments like "you created this?"..my reply..I cut it, but someone more creative that me made the pattern" and then told them who did the pattern. Scroll sawing around here seems to be something new to people..they have not idea what it is!! Corse, till I started, I would have to admit, neither did I; but I am trying to educate people about this wonderful craft. Something you can do the first time, and make something great (my first project was a simple puzzle for my graddaughter, which she still enjoys)..and learn as you go.

But here I am..singing to the choir

[minowevie]

Cheryl. I will put it to you. the same way it was put to me. I believe from the Big Bob. every time you cut a pattern. you are modifying it, just buy the way you cut it. so if you miss a line. or add a line. it is modified. that made sense to me. and I was not in infrengment. I guess. your friend Evie

[Burdez]

I have another question that is along this same line
If you cut a pattern and put your name on the finished product either by cutting it in or by branding it would this be claiming you made the pattern also or just the finihed product.
Erssel

[Doc249HMCS]

Originally Posted by Burdez

I have another question that is along this same line
If you cut a pattern and put your name on the finished product either by cutting it in or by branding it would this be claiming you made the pattern also or just the finihed product.
Erssel

If I am asked to sign, what ever it is that I cut, I always put "Designed by...." and "cut by"
Don

[Andy]

If you meticulously handcraft it, you should be priviledged to put your name on it. If/when questions arise as to how you do what you do, then would be an opportune moment to give credit to a designer. Even a master carpenter generally follows a blue print but you don't have to print designed by Home Depot on the driveway. LOL

As an example, I'm in the middle of a unique and special project with someone else. This particular individual has the skill, vision, and idea and came to me to see if we could work in collaberation on his project since he needed a designer. I'm EXTREMELY honored and humbled that his desire is to have the design by, with my name, on the back of each piece. It's not expected, it's not requested, but it sure is a wonderful feeling to have someone take the same pride in my design that I do.

Andy

p.s. I'll try to keep y'all posted on how the project goes. LOL