SteveJ
Member
Here are the proposed rules for the FOG Contest. If you have any suggests, just respond to this thread.
FOG (Found on the Ground) Pen Contest – 2024
The basic idea of this contest is to discover something laying on the ground that might be a decent pen. We will use a wide open definition of "found on the ground."
All contestants must comply with the Universal Contest Rules in addition to the following rules.
Contest Rules:
1) It must be found outside (and preferably not on your own property). Dropping a blank in your shop or just outside your shop doesn't count!
2) Discarded items found on trash day count (so if someone happens to throw away a piece of furniture with decent wood, it is eligible – but it can't be your own trash).
3) If you need to or choose to enhance your FOG with segmenting or casting, the FOG wood/object must be the primary material.
4) The FOG is not limited to wood only – if you find it on the ground and think you can make a pen out of it, have at it!
5) Entries must include:
The polls will be limited to 10 entries per poll, so 12 entries would create 2 polls of 6 entries etc. The second round of polls will include a total of 10 entries to determine the winner, (so in the above example, the first round would eliminate 2 entries)
6) Prizes TBD
FOG (Found on the Ground) Pen Contest – 2024
The basic idea of this contest is to discover something laying on the ground that might be a decent pen. We will use a wide open definition of "found on the ground."
All contestants must comply with the Universal Contest Rules in addition to the following rules.
Contest Rules:
1) It must be found outside (and preferably not on your own property). Dropping a blank in your shop or just outside your shop doesn't count!
2) Discarded items found on trash day count (so if someone happens to throw away a piece of furniture with decent wood, it is eligible – but it can't be your own trash).
3) If you need to or choose to enhance your FOG with segmenting or casting, the FOG wood/object must be the primary material.
4) The FOG is not limited to wood only – if you find it on the ground and think you can make a pen out of it, have at it!
5) 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, where you discovered the material, 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. Mountain time Sunday Feb 12
The polls will be limited to 10 entries per poll, so 12 entries would create 2 polls of 6 entries etc. The second round of polls will include a total of 10 entries to determine the winner, (so in the above example, the first round would eliminate 2 entries)
6) Prizes TBD
