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I was about to post some of my pieces. However when it says "My Design" I have a little problem.
I only occassionally design my own piece as I am fairly new to beading.
I most use patterns as the base of a piece and work from there. So I am just kind of wondering if my interpretation of someones work is enough to class it as my own?
I don`t want to be seen as ripping off designs, but we all have to start somewhere.
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Maybe you could add to your description the name of the person who created the design? You could even explain what parts you modified and adapted, so everyone will get the credit they deserve. 
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Good idea, but half the time I have had a peak in a mag at something and then i go home and do it my way.
I will keep it in mind for future reference though.
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In that case I don`t feel like it would be a problem at all. Most of the time, magazines tell their readers that they can copy/reinterpret their designs freely if it is for the reader`s private use. That means you are not supposed to copy a piece you have seen somewhere else to make a profit. So, unless you are selling pieces created with a copyrighted pattern, there is no problem listing them as your designs.
Also, general techniques (such as stringing, or wire wrapping) are common knowledge, and they can be used by anyone. Specific patterns (for weaving, looming, or embellishing) can be copyrighted by the person who created them and are not intended to be reproduced for a profit.
This is a complicated subject, but I think you are doing the right thing by asking first. I hope someone else can also share their knowledge in the forums! 
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i think that your fine.
i also look at those magazines (mostly in the checkout line) and i use the designs as jump off points all the time.
sometimes i try to reproduce the same thing, as practice, and then i take it apart and make something else from the pieces.
so i think you`re good. if anyone has a problem, you can always give them the credit later, it`s not like you knew it was their copyright when you made it, especially if you only glanced at the original design.
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If, as I do, you mention the designer, that is giving them the credit and also some free advertising.
That is my opinion anyway.
Kathy
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| It`s only illegal to falsely credit someone else with the work of your hands, ie copying the Mona Lisa and signing it Rembrant. Likewise if you try to pass your jewelry off as someone elses, it is considered forgery. I was an art student and that point was made quite clear to us by our instructors. Everyone needs some form of inspiration. I look on various web sites, beading mags and get suggestions from friends and customers. If you are still worried, try changing the colors and materials you use.
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