Design Challenge 2016 (Closed)

Design Challenge 2016

Rules:

• Entry must be the original work and design of the entrant.
• Entry must be made between March 1 -June 15 2016.
  
• This contest is open to anyone.
  

Categories:

• Mixed Media: Combine wire wrapping or weaving with bead embroidery, soutache or metalwork, the possible combinations are endless! Entry must include wire wrapping or weaving techniques.
• Wire Weaving: Entry must be constructed, primarily, of wire weaving techniques.
• Cabochons & Un-drilled Gemstones: Wire wrapped or woven cabochons and/or un-drilled gemstones.

Submission:

• Entry deadline is June 15, 2016.
  
• One entry per person. Choose your category well!
• Submit ONE entry photo to nikki.hanna@gmail.com, with subject line "Contest Entry: Your Name & Category" (ie, "Contest Entry: Nicole Hanna, Mixed Media").
• Please re-size photos to no more than 800 pixels, save the image file as "your name, category" (ie, Nicole Hanna, Mixed Media) and send as an attachment (not embedded in the email).  Following these submission guidelines assures your entry is not missed! A good, clear image is highly recommended. Note: Photoscape and Picasa are both free programs suitable for image re-sizing and photo editing. Photo editing apps for smart phones and tablets, such as "Resize Me!", can be used as well.
• Once a photo is submitted, the submission may not be withdrawn or replaced, so be sure your are happy with your entry!

Failure to follow these rules and submission guidelines may disqualify you from the contest.

Judging & Voting:

• An album has been created on Pinterest which will contain the submitted entries, for viewing. Entries will be added to the Pinterest board as they are received. This board may be found here. 
• I will pick my top three favorite entries from each category, on which (only) participants may cast their votes. This is a peer-to-peer voting format. The top three entries from each category will be posted within a blog post on Nicole Hanna Jewelry for final voting.
• Participants may vote by commenting on the voting blog post with the name of their favorite in each category (comment: "Name, Category"). Only one vote per person, per category. In the event of a tie, I will choose the winner.
• What entries are judged on: Innovation: A new technique or combination of techniques, unique or out-of-the-box designs, multi-purpose or convertible jewelry (a brooch to pendant), and jewelry that embodies the idea of wearable art! Execution: Regardless of design, execution is the goal! Clean lines, finished ends, no tool marks and even weaves are just some examples of the importance of execution in the wire wrapping and weaving world. Presentation: Clean and clear photos.

Note: By submitting an entry to the 2016 Design Challenge, you are granting Nicole Hanna permission to display your image online for the purposes of promoting or running this contest.

Prizes:

• Mixed Media Winner will receive: a pair of Baby Wubber Chain Nose Pliers, Baby Wubber Flat Nose Pliers, 1 lb Spool of 20g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande), 1 lb Spool of 28g Copper Round Wire(Rio Grande) , 1 lb Spool 22g Stainless Steel Round Wire (Rio Grande), 1 lb Spool of 28g Stainless Steel Round Wire (Rio Grande). A mix of five random cabochons.
  
• Wire Weaving Winner will receive: a pair of Baby Wubber Chain Nose Pliers, Baby Wubber Flat Nose Pliers, 1 lb Spool of 20g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande), 1 lb Spool of 28g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande). A mix of five random cabochons.
  
• Cabochons & Un-drilled Gemstones Winner will receive: a pair of Baby Wubber Chain Nose Pliers, Baby Wubber Flat Nose Pliers, 1 lb Spool of 20g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande), 1 lb Spool of 28g Copper Round Wire (Rio Grande). A mix of five random cabochons.
  

Note: This contest is not sponsored by, nor endorsed by, Wubber or Rio Grande.

If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments below!

Good luck everyone and happy weaving!

Nicole