woodwzrd
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This is a preview of the Sierra Contest for the Bash.
Note that the forms link is disabled until all contests are migrated to the Bash forums.
This is a good opportunity to get a head start or ask any questions
2024 IAP 20th Anniversary BASH: Sierra Pen Contest Rules
The idea of the Sierra pen contest is to create a masterpiece using any Sierra or Sierra clone kit that will be voted on by your peers. When voting on your favorite pen, creativity, craftsmanship, and overall fit and finish should be considered.
All contestants must comply with the Universal Contest Rules in addition to the following rules.
Pen requirements:
Use this link to submit your entries: Sierra Form
Entries must include:
Voting:
All rules are subject to change for clarification or safety.
Note that the forms link is disabled until all contests are migrated to the Bash forums.
This is a good opportunity to get a head start or ask any questions
2024 IAP 20th Anniversary BASH: Sierra Pen Contest Rules
The idea of the Sierra pen contest is to create a masterpiece using any Sierra or Sierra clone kit that will be voted on by your peers. When voting on your favorite pen, creativity, craftsmanship, and overall fit and finish should be considered.
All contestants must comply with the Universal Contest Rules in addition to the following rules.
Pen requirements:
- Must use a Sierra kit or any Sierra style clone
- No kit modifications allowed
- Can use any blank type - wood, hybrid, resin, 3D printed, or alternative materials
- Blanks can be made by the turner or purchased.
- Pen must be turned
- Only one entry per person
- Entry can not be used for any other contest
- Entry must not have been shown anywhere prior to entering the Bash
Use this link to submit your entries: Sierra Form
Entries must include:
- IAP member ID
- Real name
- Address (prizes may be mailed)
- Submit 2-3 photos that are at least 800x600 and no more than 256kb in size. Photos may be resized or cropped if needed
- Select a solid color plain background that compliments your pen and makes it stand out
- Use a simple stand that does not distract from the pen. (preferably clear plastic) No other props allowed
- Photos cannot contain anything that may be an indication of who the maker is.
- Include a brief description of the kit, blank, and any special processes or features. Descriptions may be edited to eliminate any indication of the maker
- Entries can be submitted starting Feb 1
- Final entry deadline is 11:59 P.M. Central time Sunday Feb 18
Voting:
- Winner will be decided by popular vote
- If there are more than 10 entries the top five will advance to a finals poll.
- If there are in excess of 20 entries there may be multiple preliminary polls with groups drawn at random to determine entries in the finals poll
- If there are ties in the finals poll for any of the top three spots there will be a runoff poll to determine the winner of the tie.
- If there is a tie for the winner in the finals poll there will be a championship poll to decide the winner
All rules are subject to change for clarification or safety.