Design Challenge 2016 (Closed)

2/12/2016

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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Once a photo is submitted, the submission may not be withdrawn or replaced, so be sure your are happy with your entry!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

65 Comments

Deborah Cinfio

2/10/2016 12:55:06 am

Gosh, I would love to do this but I am so new!!

Nicole Hanna

2/10/2016 05:49:59 pm

Give it a go anyway! You never know, right?

Brianna

2/10/2016 01:28:20 am

Wow, fantastic idea and amazing prizes! I'm excited to see the entries!
I do have one question:
Can we watermark our photo?
I'm not a big fan of having my photos not watermarked, but for the purpose of a contest, I could see it ensuring or at least making an attempt at anonymity so there's no "popularity' contest.
Thanks! :)

2/10/2016 05:50:37 pm

You can watermark. I'll be listing names with all the entries when it's time to vote anyway, after I pick out my three favs in each category.

2/12/2016 07:04:05 pm

Perfect! I'm looking forward to seeing all the talent!!
Thanks :)

Dita Basu link

2/10/2016 01:51:40 am

Love your wire work, Hanna. I am interested in doing this project. Let's see. Those tools are delicious and I need them badly.

2/10/2016 05:51:00 pm

I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Sandy

2/10/2016 02:10:19 am

Sorry, but could you define what mixed media is? Thanks!

2/10/2016 05:52:12 pm

Mixed media is basically mixing wire work with other mediums, like beading, bead embroidery, soutache (which is like ribbons), kumihimo, metal smithing, etc.

jody

2/10/2016 02:14:21 am

Where and how exactly do you submit a picture to you.

2/10/2016 05:52:49 pm

Email your entry to me at nikki.hanna@gmail.com using the submission guidelines listed in the post.

Mary. Drayer

2/10/2016 02:15:11 am

I will be submitting an entry. Either wire weaving or cabochons

2/10/2016 05:53:13 pm

I look forward to seeing it!

Carina aka Violetmoon.nl link

2/10/2016 03:30:19 am

I have 1 question, Can I make 1 item that is and mixed media, and wire wrapping and with cabochons? :)
Because I would love to give that a try, not sure if it will work and if I get the time though but I will try to join in this time,

2/10/2016 05:54:33 pm

You can definitely do mixed media with cabochons, but can only enter once into one category, so just use your best judgement on which category it might be better suited towards.

Taran Ahuja link

2/10/2016 12:42:17 pm

Wow Nicole! This is so exciting! And the prizes are just perfect for every wrapper and weaver :)
I look forward to participating!
Thank you for the opportunity!!

2/10/2016 05:54:59 pm

You're very welcome. I hope you have fun giving it a go!

ANGELINA

2/10/2016 05:20:47 pm

I'd love to participate mainly for the sake of it because these prizes are not much of an incentive for me. Offering a choice of your tutorials was, in my opinion, a much MUCH bigger incentive. I shall still very much look forward to all the creativity that will be on display.

2/10/2016 05:55:59 pm

I'll definitely be doing more "Finish It!" contests which offer tutorial prizes later this year.

2/11/2016 09:00:46 am

Yay!!! Fantastic news! Thank you :)

Alesia

2/10/2016 09:40:26 pm

This sounds awesome... and scary. I do so love the wire weaving you do and I intend to do the Art Retreat only because I want to see how you do the wire wrapping of cabochons. I love how they look very elegant and classy. Since only one picture is allowed, would you prefer/suggest a close up picture showing more detail, or a picture showing the item being worn? Thanks for this opportunity!

2/10/2016 10:42:18 pm

I hope you enjoy the art retreat! They've already released a couple videos (mine is in March), and you'll have access to all those when you sign up.

I think I'd prefer a close up picture that shows all the nice details of the piece.

KJ link

2/11/2016 08:34:49 pm

With regard to the wire weaving category may the weaving contain a large glass bead? I am caught up on the word "primarily." I have been working on a piece that is 1 very large bead enhanced by wire weaving.

2/11/2016 09:59:25 pm

Just as long as the techniques used are weaving, you're all good!

Meghan link

2/14/2016 02:35:29 am

I was wondering, can french beaded flowers be incorporated with the wire weaving or mixed media?

2/14/2016 03:05:50 am

Yes it may!

Jenny Argyle link

2/14/2016 03:22:34 pm

Is the competition open to UK entrants?

2/14/2016 04:17:59 pm

Indeed it is!

Shelley link

2/22/2016 08:55:42 pm

If I get an entry in, I would love critique on my work. Do you provide advice, Nicole? Or, do you allow comments in critique form on the Pinterest entries? I would welcome all opinions and help I can get. :D

2/23/2016 04:24:27 pm

I can definitely provide you critique, and the Pinterest board is open to comments by anyone with a Pinterest account.

Shelley

2/23/2016 11:24:26 pm

Thank you! Definitely looking forward to seeing the entries and hopefully coming up with something worthy of my own.

Heidi Mandato

2/29/2016 09:18:30 pm

I keep thinking I want to do this....I just don't know what category!!! So after May31 is when the judging begins? Using the torch is allowed? You know me and fire. lol

3/2/2016 06:56:25 pm

Yep, judging begins June 1, so there's LOTS of times to get something in :D

3/2/2016 06:57:16 pm

And yes, you can use whatever tools you like!

Monica

3/2/2016 01:12:49 pm

Hi Nicole,
I was looking where I could join your blog in order to stay updated on your emails or events.

3/2/2016 07:00:38 pm

There is an RSS buttom in the tool bar to the right that you can click, and this allows you to receive automatic updates about my blog if you are using a feed reader like feedly.com or theoldreader.com. Otherwise, following me on social media (links at the top of the site) is a good way to stay updated!

3/3/2016 02:48:45 am

Thanks, I love learning new things!!

Neeraja

4/3/2016 09:02:06 am

Hello, I am a beginner in wire work. Are there any prerequisites/ eligibility criterion? Also I am based in India and am not sure whether entries from outside of USA are accepted.
Can you please let me know if I can?
Thanks,
Neeraja

4/3/2016 11:53:23 am

Hi Neeraja! The contest is open to anyone, all around the world. No prerequisites or shipping restrictions. :D

4/7/2016 04:12:25 am

Thank you so much!
I will participate just to see where I am and get some reviews. :)

Erica

4/5/2016 04:12:26 pm

I'm sad I missed the submission deadline. Are you going to do another contest like this any time soon?

4/5/2016 04:26:11 pm

I read the deadline wrong. Please disregard the above comment.

4/5/2016 05:03:00 pm

No problem! I hope to see an entry from you!

Norma

4/6/2016 02:07:18 pm

I am just starting to do wire work to add to my beads and metalsmithing. Could you tell me what the difference is between wire weaving and wire wrapping?

4/6/2016 04:36:09 pm

I thought I replied directly to you, but I don't think it did. So I'll post again, just to be sure. You'll have to copy and paste the links, because they didn't seem to want to activate when I posted them.

Ultimately, wire weaving is a subset of wire wrapping, but some traditional examples would probably be best in describing the difference between wire weaving and wrapping.

Here is weaving: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwix1p357frLAhVIsoMKHfmjCUUQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jewelrylessons.com%2Ftutorials%2Fcategory%2F1098&psig=AFQjCNFm5ATGKemuv1ODzjlZU9-cHiLrQQ&ust=1460061186800229

Here is wrapping: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjPqfih7vrLAhXC74MKHQztA10QjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artfire.com%2Fext%2Fshop%2Fproduct_view%2Fblackfiredesign%2F2575615%2Ftan__green__blue__sterling_silver_wire_wrapped_pendant__necklace%2Fhandmade%2Fjewelry%2Fpendants%2Fwire_wrapped&psig=AFQjCNEIJo0JWZpUHXIHSxhHLhSZ299DJw&ust=1460061248770380

4/6/2016 05:49:00 pm

Thanks for responding and thanks for the links.

4/6/2016 04:34:58 pm

Ultimately, wire weaving is a subset of wire wrapping, but some traditional examples would probably be best in describing the difference between wire weaving and wrapping.

Here is weaving: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwix1p357frLAhVIsoMKHfmjCUUQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jewelrylessons.com%2Ftutorials%2Fcategory%2F1098&psig=AFQjCNFm5ATGKemuv1ODzjlZU9-cHiLrQQ&ust=1460061186800229

Here is wrapping: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjPqfih7vrLAhXC74MKHQztA10QjRwIBw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.artfire.com%2Fext%2Fshop%2Fproduct_view%2Fblackfiredesign%2F2575615%2Ftan__green__blue__sterling_silver_wire_wrapped_pendant__necklace%2Fhandmade%2Fjewelry%2Fpendants%2Fwire_wrapped&psig=AFQjCNEIJo0JWZpUHXIHSxhHLhSZ299DJw&ust=1460061248770380

Judith Greenfield

4/10/2016 03:45:07 am

I am new to this just kept practicing and your designs have helped so much, if I get time am I allowed to make my (stone)? from resin.

I actually started with wire from being asked to enamel paint some coins to go into walking sticks! Just shows how things spiral. haha

4/10/2016 08:36:26 pm

You can definitely make any of your own components, even focals! You have until the end of May to enter, so there's lots of time! I look forward to seeing what you make.

4/12/2016 08:05:41 am

Thank you for your reply. I am just a bit concerned my efforts are not so refined as yours. But I will give it a go. I'm still using old tools and an anvil in the farm yard outside!

I have gained inspiration from yourself and Abby Hook, Cindy Wimmer and firstly Susan Lenart Kazmer and basically turn my doodles into wire work, I will certainly have a go. Thank you for sharing your work.

Tommie Wheeler

4/12/2016 11:43:40 pm

This is very cool love the idea I don't wire wrap but I do silversmith would you be willing to receive an entry? And that you in advance

4/13/2016 04:07:49 am

Hi Tommie! Entries for this particular contest must include some form of wire wrapping or weaving with the metal work, but I'll be sure to add a silversmithing category for next years challenge!

Linda Taylor-Ricci link

5/7/2016 03:48:22 pm

Hi Nicole, I'm sure you are very busy right now with the big celebration tomorrow. When you have a moment, can you tell me exactly what you mean by metal work? I don't do metal forming, I do etching on metal. Is that considered metal work?

5/7/2016 11:30:47 pm

If it includes sheet metal of any kind, you're good :D

Brenda Maries

5/8/2016 11:45:37 pm

Is the pinterest board up already? or will it be completed after all entries are made. I am too new and still learning but I would love to see what everyone is posting.

Teresa Schurter link

5/10/2016 05:07:26 pm

Wow Nicole, Thanks for this opportunity!
I'm not just a newbie, I've never finished a piece, only practiced with straight wire! I'd love to give it a try anyhow, but I'm headed to Mayo in June. I'm thinking of taking my wire with me, I can wrap sitting in bed right!?
My entry would be the big question, but most of my work ends up being mixed media, though I'd like to try something in undrilled Cab/gemstone.
Can I use mixed metals in the mixed media?
I saw there's also an August and November "Finish it" date on the contest page. It probably makes more sense for me to try and get an entry done for November :D
Can you please let me know more about those dates? What are those contests about? Will they be like this one?
I wish that I'd seen this a couple of months earlier :D But I'm so happy to have found your site thanks to the mention in SRAJD's facebook page I'm not complaining.
I can't wait to see more, the entries so far are wonderful and very inspiring!

5/10/2016 07:05:32 pm

You can definitely use mixed media in your entry!

The Finish It contests are based on a half-finished tutorial I provide... you follow the instructions I provide but then have to finish the piece in your own way. Usually there's a tutorial prize pack and bragging rights. lol. I haven't finalized the dates for those yet, so they are still pending.

Neecie Carter

5/12/2016 04:29:50 pm

where do I post a pic of my item I am still new but want to try

Candice Mason

5/12/2016 10:04:18 pm

I'm new to wire weaving but you are such an inspiration to me that im gonna give it a go! I desperately need some quality tools so I am really excited about this!

5/20/2016 05:30:01 am

Hi Nicole,
I am confused as how to vote. In the past we could write voted under the picture of our choice. I don't see that option on the board. I re-read your voting instructions but still can't figure it out. Can you clarify it for me? Thanks!

5/20/2016 01:01:35 pm

I will choose three finalists from each category and put them in a new blog post here on my website for voting. You'll be able to cat your bore in the comments of that blog post. Not everyone has a Pinterest account, so that gallery is for general viewing only.

tez Taylor

6/15/2016 02:16:23 am

Thank you Nicole i hope you hav received my entry??

Kristen Hydock link

6/15/2016 09:56:36 am

I emailed my enty for the wrapped cab / stone section. Im excited. This is the first time I've entered my jewelry in any contest.

6/16/2016 04:50:23 am

Its the first time I have done anything like this also. And my entered photo is terrible. I have been trying to match some of the newcomers to entries to see how myself any you have progresses, but cannot. There is not much to go on in the north of England, so its good we have you Nicole and people like you. I see now how presentation of the photograph is as important as the piece itself, need help!

Cindy

6/17/2016 06:47:46 pm

Hi, How do I find out that I didn't qualify for the 2016 Design Challenge?
Thanks

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