[Woodcarver] copyright laws

[larry]

Good morning all.
I have read with great interest the e-mails on this subject and have
placed them in a folder for future reference.
I have gone to the Govt. site and read many documents.
I read the statement, All rights reserved, in the front of the mags.

Joe Dillet said woodcarvers offer their "materials as instruction" and I
treasure that and understand.

Ivan Whillock said seek permission.

Being made aware of the term "derivative" the assumption had been made
that if one is given patterns and complete carving and painting instructions
Permission to carve a derivative sculpture had been given. After reading
these replies, one must assume that these are for instruction and
practice only
and in my journey  that is how they shall be treated.

I dearly love to carve caricature animals and wood spirits in canes and
walking sticks. It is very difficult not to carve one which is extremely
similar to
ones that others have carved.
again thank you for your response.