This will be a contest for a pen that you cast, turn and finish. Everyone is eligible to enter the contest. Please limit entries to one submission per person.
To be eligible for this contest you must cast the blank and turn the pen to be submitted for voting. The choice of materials and equipment used is up to you but you MUST be the one doing the casting AND turning. All submissions must be finished pieces.
Entries for the Casting Contest will be accepted starting February 4, 2022 and will end February 18, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. There is ample time to create your pieces so there will not be any exemptions for submission by the deadline!
How to Enter:
To enter you must submit your completed piece, photos and some personal information due to possible shipping of prizes. The details of what is required with your submission is listed below in the contest rules.
Please take the time to read the rules thoroughly to ensure you understand everything involved. Reach out to me directly with a PM if you need clarification on any of the rules.
Use this link to submit your entries: HERE
How winners are determined:
Rules for the Open Casting Contest:
1. The object of this contest is to create a pen that you cast using any casting techniques. Examples of what the casting may include:
• Cast single or multiple colors
• Attach an object, or objects, to a tube and then casting it in resin
• Combination of wood and resins
• Label casting, 3d printed blanks, Silicone mold casts.
• Casting of various objects (flowers, seashells, metal shavings, etc) in resin
2. The objects you attach or cast can be made by any means. Once cast they may only be turned on a lath. Once again, YOU must be the one doing all the casting and turning.
3. Your finished pen may be for a single body kit, a double body kit, a body with a cap kit or a kitless pen.
4. To enter the contest you must submit your pen through the link listed above by February 19th 11:59 EST, Any submissions after that date will not be accepted for this contest.
5. Photographs should be on a plain background without props of any sort. A clear plastic pen stand is acceptable. Remember that you will be judged based on your photographs submitted. 3 photos are recomended.
6. Your entry must include:
• IAP member ID
• Real name
• Address (some prizes may be mailed)
• Brief description of materials and processes used for blank creation
• A total of 3 photos that are at least 800x600 and no more than 256kb in size
- One photo of casted blank before turning it
- Finished and assembled pen; preferably 2 pictures from different angles
7. Any blank posted to this, or any other thread, or anyone publically revealing their work submitted for the purpose of this contest will be disqualified. There will be no exceptions.
Prizes:
First – TBD
Second – TBD
Third –TBD
To be eligible for this contest you must cast the blank and turn the pen to be submitted for voting. The choice of materials and equipment used is up to you but you MUST be the one doing the casting AND turning. All submissions must be finished pieces.
Entries for the Casting Contest will be accepted starting February 4, 2022 and will end February 18, 2022 at 11:59 pm EST. There is ample time to create your pieces so there will not be any exemptions for submission by the deadline!
How to Enter:
To enter you must submit your completed piece, photos and some personal information due to possible shipping of prizes. The details of what is required with your submission is listed below in the contest rules.
Please take the time to read the rules thoroughly to ensure you understand everything involved. Reach out to me directly with a PM if you need clarification on any of the rules.
Use this link to submit your entries: HERE
How winners are determined:
- A member's poll will be created for you and your peers to vote
- If there are 10 or LESS entries a single poll will open from February 21st and run until February 23rd
- The top 3 vote recipients from that vote will be our winners and names will be announced on February 25th
- If there are 11 or MORE entries the first poll will run from February 21st until February 23rd and a second poll will be put up and include the top 5 pens and be voted on from February 25th to the 27th
- The top 3 vote recipients from that second vote will be our winners and names will be announced on February 28th
Rules for the Open Casting Contest:
1. The object of this contest is to create a pen that you cast using any casting techniques. Examples of what the casting may include:
• Cast single or multiple colors
• Attach an object, or objects, to a tube and then casting it in resin
• Combination of wood and resins
• Label casting, 3d printed blanks, Silicone mold casts.
• Casting of various objects (flowers, seashells, metal shavings, etc) in resin
2. The objects you attach or cast can be made by any means. Once cast they may only be turned on a lath. Once again, YOU must be the one doing all the casting and turning.
3. Your finished pen may be for a single body kit, a double body kit, a body with a cap kit or a kitless pen.
4. To enter the contest you must submit your pen through the link listed above by February 19th 11:59 EST, Any submissions after that date will not be accepted for this contest.
5. Photographs should be on a plain background without props of any sort. A clear plastic pen stand is acceptable. Remember that you will be judged based on your photographs submitted. 3 photos are recomended.
6. Your entry must include:
• IAP member ID
• Real name
• Address (some prizes may be mailed)
• Brief description of materials and processes used for blank creation
• A total of 3 photos that are at least 800x600 and no more than 256kb in size
- One photo of casted blank before turning it
- Finished and assembled pen; preferably 2 pictures from different angles
7. Any blank posted to this, or any other thread, or anyone publically revealing their work submitted for the purpose of this contest will be disqualified. There will be no exceptions.
Prizes:
First – TBD
Second – TBD
Third –TBD
