Owen Lowe wrote:

In article ,
Derek Andrews wrote:

As long as the master is in charge and sets the standards for design,
aesthetics and quality, I really don't see the harm in it. There
maybe some need to let it be known that this is how the work is done
in his shop so that buyers aren't misled. And it could be the start
of a slippery slope towards becoming a factory. Ultimately it is up
to the customer to decide who they want to buy from.

The glasswork of Dale Chihuly (sp?) comes to mind. He's been unable to
do hands-on glass work for decades and has skilled craftspeople
produce the glass pieces under his direct instruction.


But, IIRC, it is no secret that his works are created by Teams.