MrVic will be running the Freestyle Casting contest this year, here are the rules. Read them and ask questions or make any suggestions you may have.
2017 Freestyle Casting Contest
Okay, Here we go for this years Freestyle Casting Contest. I've modified the rules from last year and will require a finished pen and photo.
NOTE: Any implied reference to any other contests or contest organizers whether actual or imaginary is strictly coincidental and on purpose!
Entries for the "Freestyle Casting Contest" will begin accepted starting Feb. ??, 2016 and will end Feb. ??, 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.
Your entry must have been "DISQUALIFIED" from the "Basic Casting" and the "Polymer Clay" Contests.
The entry form is here: 2017 Freestyle Casting Contest
Who Determines the Winners:
A members poll will be created for your peers to vote. Voting will begin on Feb. ??st until Feb. ??th at High Noon MST. The top 3 vote recipients will then be entered in the finalists poll which will begin Feb. ??th and end on Feb. ?? at11:59 pm EST. The winners will be revealed Feb. ??th.
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 using it to produce a pen.
5 - Each submission must be photographed during the 4 phases as follows:
Before Casting showing the materials used
After the blank is cast right from the mold
Show the blank on the lathe turned and with finish complete
A picture of the finished assembled pen
6 - To enter the contest you must use the entry form given. You must submit 4 photographs. Photos need 800x600 with a maximum 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 - TBD
Second - TBD
Third - TBD
If there are any questions or concerns about your entry please contact me via PM
__________________
Mr Vic
2017 Freestyle Casting Contest
Okay, Here we go for this years Freestyle Casting Contest. I've modified the rules from last year and will require a finished pen and photo.
NOTE: Any implied reference to any other contests or contest organizers whether actual or imaginary is strictly coincidental and on purpose!
Entries for the "Freestyle Casting Contest" will begin accepted starting Feb. ??, 2016 and will end Feb. ??, 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.
Your entry must have been "DISQUALIFIED" from the "Basic Casting" and the "Polymer Clay" Contests.
The entry form is here: 2017 Freestyle Casting Contest
Who Determines the Winners:
A members poll will be created for your peers to vote. Voting will begin on Feb. ??st until Feb. ??th at High Noon MST. The top 3 vote recipients will then be entered in the finalists poll which will begin Feb. ??th and end on Feb. ?? at11:59 pm EST. The winners will be revealed Feb. ??th.
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 using it to produce a pen.
5 - Each submission must be photographed during the 4 phases as follows:
Before Casting showing the materials used
After the blank is cast right from the mold
Show the blank on the lathe turned and with finish complete
A picture of the finished assembled pen
6 - To enter the contest you must use the entry form given. You must submit 4 photographs. Photos need 800x600 with a maximum 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 - TBD
Second - TBD
Third - TBD
If there are any questions or concerns about your entry please contact me via PM
__________________
Mr Vic
