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I wonder if I'll ever just pack up for a show

Posted 10-16-2009 at 01:44 PM by Jediscroller

Well, here it is, 1 day before a show and once again I'm scrambling. I've got hangtags to print, 6 portraits awaiting framing and tons of other "little things" to take care of. I wonder, does everyone go through this for every fair? You would think that after 7 years or so I'd have a peaceful day the day before a fair. Oh well, at least I won't be bored, hehehehe.
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What is "Shadow Art?"

Posted 10-15-2009 at 12:48 PM by Jediscroller

OK, I received a call about doing a seminar on "shadow art." Isn't this what folks do with their hands in front of a light and make shadows on a wall?

OK, I'm being a little facetious here but really, "Shadow Art?" Why not fretwork art or fretwork portraits? I believe Shadow Art in the Arts and Crafts community already refers to sihouette paper cuttings that are very popular.
A quick search of the term turned up nothing to do with portrait style cuttings...
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Stealing Patterns and ideas - Why?

Posted 10-07-2009 at 11:22 AM by Jediscroller

After perusing the latest catalogues, I just have to ask. Why do some folks feel it necessary to rip off other folks' patterns? Is it for the money? Do you really need the money that bad? Is it for the notoriety? I counted at least 6 of mine that had been pilfered, one even from the pages of my favorite magazine. How do I know they were my patterns? Easy, I took the original photos, duh! That's what makes me laugh about it, a certain designer seems to really like my patterns, they take them,...
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The Upside (and downside) of Working for yourself

Posted 10-05-2009 at 02:26 PM by Jediscroller

Well, here I sit on a Monday morning at 9:00 AM still in my jammies. I've already laid out my plans and patterns for cutting today (more ornaments, oh boy) and will likely head down into the shop around 10:00 or so.
Unfortunately, my show this past weekend was postponed until next week which is sort of ok as I didn't have one scheduled anyhow. The downside though is that I have no real income from the woodworking other than the minimal amount that came in from pattern sales last week. ...
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Pattern Designs.....they're useless unless they're cut

Posted 10-04-2009 at 01:52 PM by Jediscroller

Figured I'd might as well jump into the fray though I don't know why. I guess this will be a good place for me to place my random rants. This particular one deals with patterns and designers.

I don't understand the "hero" worship I see from some folks. Granted, they're a few true artists who also design patterns. Sheila Landrey, Susan Irish and Dirk Boelman all come to mind. Still, a woodworking pattern design is useless until it's cut in wood. I'm sorry, but I just...
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