Mr Vic
Member
Entries for the"Freestyle Casting Contest" will begin accepted starting Feb. 1, 2016 and will end Feb. 19, 2016 at 11:59pm Mountain Standard. NO EXCEPTIONS!
How to Enter:
You must use the entry form provided when submitting your blank/s. Any blank/s posted to this thread or anyone revealing their work will be disqualified.
The entry form is here: 2016 Frestyle Casting Contest
Who Determines the Winners:
A members poll will be created for your peers to vote. Voting will begin on Feb. 21st until Feb. 24th at High Noon MST. The top 3 vote recipients will then be entered in the finalists poll which will begin Feb. 25th and end on Feb. 28 at11:59 pm EST. The winners will be revealed Feb. 29th. Yup it's "Leap Day".
All contestants must comply with the Universal Contest Rules in addition to the following rules.
Rules for the Freestyle Casting Contest:
1 - The object of the contest is to create a pen blank using one or more of many casting techniques. You may attach an object or objects to a brass tube/s and then cast it in resin - or - you may cast your item/s then drill the blank and glue in the tube.
2 - The objects you attach or cast can be made by any means. Once cast they may only be turned on a lathe to final dimensions.
3 – Your creation may be one blank for a single body style or two for a double body or body and cap style pen.
4 - This contest is about creating a blank/s and not a finished pen. Blanks must be turned and finished to final dimensions ready for assembly.
5 - Each submission must photographed with the bushings in place. Either paint your bushings black or white or turn mock bushings from a black or white material.
6 - To enter the contest you must use the entry form given. You may submit a maximum of 3 photographs. Photos need 800x600 with amaximum file size of 256kb.
7 - Your submission must include brief description of the materials and process used in the creation of the blank.
8 - Photographs should be on a plane background without props of any sort. A clear plastic pen stand is acceptable. Remember that you will be judged based on your photographs submitted.
Prizes
First- Silver pen Kit #5 Silver Pen Parts $120.00 ../.. Gift Certificate #1 Turn Tex $100.00
Second- Pen Kits 5 lazerline $100.00 ../.. Finishing kit #3 Eco advanced $40.00
Third- Finishing Kit #1 Eco Advanced $40.00 ../.. Alumilite #4 - 2lb package Alumilite $36.00../.. Gift Cert #1 Pen State ind $25.00
If there are any questions or concerns about your entry please contact me via PM
How to Enter:
You must use the entry form provided when submitting your blank/s. Any blank/s posted to this thread or anyone revealing their work will be disqualified.
The entry form is here: 2016 Frestyle Casting Contest
Who Determines the Winners:
A members poll will be created for your peers to vote. Voting will begin on Feb. 21st until Feb. 24th at High Noon MST. The top 3 vote recipients will then be entered in the finalists poll which will begin Feb. 25th and end on Feb. 28 at11:59 pm EST. The winners will be revealed Feb. 29th. Yup it's "Leap Day".
All contestants must comply with the Universal Contest Rules in addition to the following rules.
Rules for the Freestyle Casting Contest:
1 - The object of the contest is to create a pen blank using one or more of many casting techniques. You may attach an object or objects to a brass tube/s and then cast it in resin - or - you may cast your item/s then drill the blank and glue in the tube.
2 - The objects you attach or cast can be made by any means. Once cast they may only be turned on a lathe to final dimensions.
3 – Your creation may be one blank for a single body style or two for a double body or body and cap style pen.
4 - This contest is about creating a blank/s and not a finished pen. Blanks must be turned and finished to final dimensions ready for assembly.
5 - Each submission must photographed with the bushings in place. Either paint your bushings black or white or turn mock bushings from a black or white material.
6 - To enter the contest you must use the entry form given. You may submit a maximum of 3 photographs. Photos need 800x600 with amaximum file size of 256kb.
7 - Your submission must include brief description of the materials and process used in the creation of the blank.
8 - Photographs should be on a plane background without props of any sort. A clear plastic pen stand is acceptable. Remember that you will be judged based on your photographs submitted.
Prizes
First- Silver pen Kit #5 Silver Pen Parts $120.00 ../.. Gift Certificate #1 Turn Tex $100.00
Second- Pen Kits 5 lazerline $100.00 ../.. Finishing kit #3 Eco advanced $40.00
Third- Finishing Kit #1 Eco Advanced $40.00 ../.. Alumilite #4 - 2lb package Alumilite $36.00../.. Gift Cert #1 Pen State ind $25.00
If there are any questions or concerns about your entry please contact me via PM
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