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Pretty Resin Pen Contest
The Pretty Resin Pen Contest is new for 2019 and is not intended to compete with the Advanced Casting Contest or the Segmented Pen Contest. This contest will focus on the beauty of resin blanks used in a finished pen and will allow for either purchased blanks or those cast by the individual submitting the entry (self-cast). The goal here is to drive participation by all members, new as well as the long established.
This contest is geared towards the pairing of a beautiful resin blank with kit hardware for the combined Pretty Resin Pen. It will focus on the blank quality, quality of turning, quality of finish and appropriate pairing with the selected kit. There will be three (3) prizes awarded: A Grand Prize, Prettiest Purchased Blank Pen and Prettiest Self-Cast Pen (See Prizes, below)
In addition to the Universal BASH Guidelines, the contest rules are as follows:
Contest Rules:
For the Pretty Resin Pen Contest your Pen entry shall:
1. Be a completely finished working pen turned and assembled by the entrant.
2. Must use a readily available, complete, non-modified stock Pen Kit of less than $35 retail value for a single kit from an established pen kit supplier.
3. Be turned from a single resin pen blank (multi tube kits must have all sections made from the same, single blank).
4. Blank may be self-cast or purchased (see entry requirements).
5. Blanks May use any type/mix of colorants and any additives to increase or enhance color, chatoyance, reflectivity, sparkle, etc.
6. Blanks WILL NOT; be hybrids; have any embedded objects including parts, pieces, printed items, etc.; be etched or printed upon; have any segmenting including other blanks or materials, sections, rings, bands or spacers.
Contest Entries:
1. Entries will be accepted beginning [START DATE] through [END DATE] at 11:59pm Eastern Time.
2. Only one (1) pretty resin pen entry may be submitted by a member
3. Entry must indicate if blank is self-cast or purchased.
4. Photograph a maximum of three (3) pictures of the pen you would like to enter including at least 1 with the clip facing forward and one with the clip to the side.
5. Email the above required information along with the photographs of your entry (maximum combined file size of 2mb) to [email TBA] in one of the following file formats: PNG, JPEG, BMP, or GIF.
6. The entry must be "specific" to this contest only. It shall not have been shared / shown in any way shape or form. (eg: at a meeting, on the web, in a catalog)
7. All photos will be resized to a common format as needed for voting purposes.
DO NOT POST PICTURES IN THIS THREAD
Contest Judging:
1. During voting, the blank details and whether it is purchased or self-cast will not be indicated. These details will be revealed after voting is complete.
2. This is a Pen Contest. Any type or style of pen will be accepted that meet all other criteria.
3. Winner will be determined via the IAP membership through popular vote.
4. The focus is on the prettiest pen with emphasis on the blank and the pairing with the kit.
5. The final poll will be posted and the voting results will be public at that time, including the details of the blanks and whether it was purchased or self-cast.
Prizes:
There will be three (3) prizes awarded: A Grand Prize, Prettiest Purchased Blank Pen and Prettiest Self-Cast Pen
Grand Prize, Pretty Resin Pen: This prize will be awarded to the entry that gets the single most votes, regardless of if the pen was made using a purchased or self-cast blank. This winner will not be eligible for the category awards, below.
Pretty Resin Pen, Self-Cast Blank: This prize will be awarded to the entry that gets the most votes in the category of Self-Cast blanks, other than the Grand Prize Winner should it be Self-Cast.
Pretty Resin Pen, Purchased Blank: This prize will be awarded to the entry that gets the most votes in the category of Purchased blanks, other than the Grand Prize Winner should it be Purchased.
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Any input with regard to suggestions, changes or clarification are appreciated. All suggestions will be considered, all rules open to modification if the suggestions are well presented and supported.
Pretty Resin Pen Contest
The Pretty Resin Pen Contest is new for 2019 and is not intended to compete with the Advanced Casting Contest or the Segmented Pen Contest. This contest will focus on the beauty of resin blanks used in a finished pen and will allow for either purchased blanks or those cast by the individual submitting the entry (self-cast). The goal here is to drive participation by all members, new as well as the long established.
This contest is geared towards the pairing of a beautiful resin blank with kit hardware for the combined Pretty Resin Pen. It will focus on the blank quality, quality of turning, quality of finish and appropriate pairing with the selected kit. There will be three (3) prizes awarded: A Grand Prize, Prettiest Purchased Blank Pen and Prettiest Self-Cast Pen (See Prizes, below)
In addition to the Universal BASH Guidelines, the contest rules are as follows:
Contest Rules:
For the Pretty Resin Pen Contest your Pen entry shall:
1. Be a completely finished working pen turned and assembled by the entrant.
2. Must use a readily available, complete, non-modified stock Pen Kit of less than $35 retail value for a single kit from an established pen kit supplier.
a. Any kit meeting the above criteria is allowed – single or double tube, ballpoint, rollerball or fountain pen.3. Be turned from a single resin pen blank (multi tube kits must have all sections made from the same, single blank).
4. Blank may be self-cast or purchased (see entry requirements).
5. Blanks May use any type/mix of colorants and any additives to increase or enhance color, chatoyance, reflectivity, sparkle, etc.
6. Blanks WILL NOT; be hybrids; have any embedded objects including parts, pieces, printed items, etc.; be etched or printed upon; have any segmenting including other blanks or materials, sections, rings, bands or spacers.
Contest Entries:
1. Entries will be accepted beginning [START DATE] through [END DATE] at 11:59pm Eastern Time.
2. Only one (1) pretty resin pen entry may be submitted by a member
3. Entry must indicate if blank is self-cast or purchased.
a. If purchased, indicate supplier/maker (if known), resin type (if known) or trade name and blank name.
b. If self-cast indicate resin type, colors/constituents used and blank name (if any). 4. Photograph a maximum of three (3) pictures of the pen you would like to enter including at least 1 with the clip facing forward and one with the clip to the side.
a. Photos should be on a solid colored background using only a clear stand or no stand at all, no additional "props" or complex backgrounds will be accepted.5. Email the above required information along with the photographs of your entry (maximum combined file size of 2mb) to [email TBA] in one of the following file formats: PNG, JPEG, BMP, or GIF.
a. Be sure to include your IAP Member Name, full name and mailing address.6. The entry must be "specific" to this contest only. It shall not have been shared / shown in any way shape or form. (eg: at a meeting, on the web, in a catalog)
7. All photos will be resized to a common format as needed for voting purposes.
DO NOT POST PICTURES IN THIS THREAD
Contest Judging:
1. During voting, the blank details and whether it is purchased or self-cast will not be indicated. These details will be revealed after voting is complete.
2. This is a Pen Contest. Any type or style of pen will be accepted that meet all other criteria.
3. Winner will be determined via the IAP membership through popular vote.
4. The focus is on the prettiest pen with emphasis on the blank and the pairing with the kit.
5. The final poll will be posted and the voting results will be public at that time, including the details of the blanks and whether it was purchased or self-cast.
a. If there are 10 entries or less, there will be one poll, which will be open for 72 hours.
b. If there are 10+ entries there will be a preliminary poll and the top five entries will advance to a final poll that will also be open for 72 hours.
c. Tied votes for any entries to advance/win may result in additional run-off polls, or additional entries to advance to the final poll.Prizes:
There will be three (3) prizes awarded: A Grand Prize, Prettiest Purchased Blank Pen and Prettiest Self-Cast Pen
Grand Prize, Pretty Resin Pen: This prize will be awarded to the entry that gets the single most votes, regardless of if the pen was made using a purchased or self-cast blank. This winner will not be eligible for the category awards, below.
Pretty Resin Pen, Self-Cast Blank: This prize will be awarded to the entry that gets the most votes in the category of Self-Cast blanks, other than the Grand Prize Winner should it be Self-Cast.
Pretty Resin Pen, Purchased Blank: This prize will be awarded to the entry that gets the most votes in the category of Purchased blanks, other than the Grand Prize Winner should it be Purchased.
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Any input with regard to suggestions, changes or clarification are appreciated. All suggestions will be considered, all rules open to modification if the suggestions are well presented and supported.