Giving Credit for Patterns

[Billy in Va]

How do you folks give credit for patterns? Until recently I have used word of mouth.   Something like  "Did you make that?"  Yes, I cut it out but the pattern came from Steve Good   or  The pattern was inspired by Steve Good and I changed it."  Whether I sell or give the piece away I am sure the designers name is quickly forgotten. I have read where some of you actually sign your work. Do you  credit the pattern maker that way also?  Honestly I have not  but will if possible. I use a branding iron on most pieces with my name but many are too small or just not able to be branded. I like the signature idea!~

[mrsn]

I frequently write the pattern maker on the back of the piece if it is a hanging piece. Something like cut by me, pattern by Steve good.
I don't usually include it on other pieces because I haven't figured out a good way to sign them.

[Rapid Roger]

I sign and date everything I make in a very obscure place. Sometimes I sign them before they are done. Like the inside of a vase before the final glue up. If it is furniture (like some small rocking chairs that I made for my grand kids) I will sign on the bottom in such a way as it would be impossible to do after it was finished.
I don't put a designers name on it because I seldom use patterns from others. I might use ideas or suggestions that I see in someone else's work though.

Rog

PS if you use shellac (like I do) sign in pencil or engraver or wood burn it in. Ink will smear with some finishes.

[Judy Hunter]

Good Question. Most customers really don't care who designed  unless it is my own design.  I am making  hang tags that say, "Hand made with love by Judy Hunter"
Or "Cut and designed by Judy Hunter"

[GrayBeard]

On some projects I use the phrase..."DBM"then sign...

DBM = Done By Myself

~~~GB~~~