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the word is still used, but in a very different sense (achieving a result in a hacky/temporary/unskillful manner, as opposed to an ethical breach)
I definitely think cheating is possible in crafts - any particular examples that come to mind?
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often has to do with craft genres being defined by the tools allowed - blacksmithing often implies coal or gas fire, but not oxy-acetylene (which can create VERY localized hot spots). Files and drilles, yes, but not CNC, etc. often conventions around starting materials
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oh you didn’t wash and dye and comb the wool yourself? wait you *bought yarn*???
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it revolves around authenticity, and is thus a huge gatekeeping risk if people aren't chill. In the hacky/kludgy sense, gluing something that should be sewn comes to mind.
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