Sorry – I know I wrote that I would share the tutorial for this a little while ago, and I actually did put together a how-to. But after a period of reflection, I’ve decided not to, and my reason is that I still consider Norwegian Wood an emerging label…Angie is doing very well for herself, but she is still up-and-coming, and I feel it would be morally wrong for me to share a “here’s how to rip off one of her pieces” with everyone. I figured out how to make my own version after looking at photos of it online – but had I the money to spend, I would honestly have bought her version. I want to do what I can to encourage emerging, small-time designers, and I feel posting such a tutorial would defeat the purpose, and ultimately be hypocritical of me. I really want to be loyal to my readers and accommodate requests for tutorials, but as a struggling designer myself, I would not want someone else to post a “here’s how to make one of her pieces” tutorial. I hope you understand, and if you decide to stop following my blog or choose to go somewhere else, I understand.
Thank you for your request.
xoxox
Carly
I really respect you for doing this. Norwegian Wood has some beautiful things, clearly made by someone very talented, and as you say- if I had the money I would definitely indulge in some of her pieces. As it is, sometimes we have to make do with what we have at home but it's no reason to encourage people not to shop there!
Well done for standing up for emerging designers!
Susie x
P.S. your blog is beautiful and this is the first time I've got around to saying how much inspiration I find on it. Thank you 🙂
That's integrity that many people don't have. A respectable choice. You're an excellent blogger, and I'm proud to say I live in the same metro area as you ;]
Thank you, dobbs – I was having trouble with this decision as I aim to please and love to share ideas with my readers…however as someone trying to make a living as a designer I felt it would just be wrong to share this. I've been haunting the Counterfeit Chic blog lately and am beginning to question the idea of intellectual property and DIY…but I'm still at the point where I feel it's A-ok to share my version of famous designer's stuff – and teach others how to make it themselves.
Thank you for affirming that I made the right decision – and thank you for your comments re: my blog! I appreciate it so much!
xoxo
Carly
That's great Carly. As a starving artist and wannabe jewelry maker/seller, I am personally thankfull, and am glad that you're not posting the tutorial. And even if your readers are honest, well-intentioned folks, there are lots of people who aren't, that could find this, and easily rip them off before they even have a chance. People are always blogging and email everyone's business, so it's best to keep your cards to your chest as it were..