[Woodcarver] copyright rules etc.

[larry]

Ivan,
Thank You, very much for your response, we have been discussing your 
Grape Vine relief carving in "Carving magazine" as an example. This 
discussion came about because of some of the carvings we have seen for 
sale on various web sites in recent weeks.

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> Since most of the authors are ordinary folks like you and me, some 

> don't care whether you sell carvings from their patterns or not.  Some 

> care but are "too nice" to do anything about it.

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> Chances are, however, the author is reachable.  I'd bet most would 

> appreciate being asked for permission if there is a doubt.

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> Ivan Whillock Studio

> 122 NE 1st Avenue

> Faribault, MN  55021

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>> What can a person legally sell in a show or at a craft fair or in an 

>> art gallery as a conscientious,  wood carver concerned about the  

>> state of the art?

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>> Thank you in advance for your replies, and as I have learned , Keep 

>> Them Sharp,

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>> Larry,

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>> Rocky Hock, N.C.

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