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PRIZES:
- All finalists will receive a ribbon. First place winners in each category will receive a $20 Red Garnet Beads & Buttons gift certificate and Best in Show will receive a $50 Red Garnet Beads & Buttons gift certificate.
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CATEGORIES:
- Finished Beaded Jewelry- “Great Garnets”-One necklace or bracelet that is uniquely created with basic stringing techniques and utilizes 1 or more of the following materials, predominantly purchased at Red Garnet Beads & Buttons: glass, gemstones, pearls, precious metals, buttons, crystal, bone or wood.
- Seed-bead Beadwork- “Seed-Bead-Works”- One piece of wearable jewelry created using any stitch, weave, braid, or stringing pattern you choose with seed beads and/or bugle beads as your predominant material.
- Non-wearables-“No-Wear”- One piece that is three-dimensional or pictorial in creation made using any bead related media, stitch, weave and/or pattern that you choose.
- Wire Working- “Wire Works”- One piece made predominantly from precious metal and/or craft wire (no stringing wire, crimp tubes, cord, silk, etc. may be used). Beads may be used but must be strung and/or wrapped using wire as defined above.
- Theme- “Lost & Found”- One piece created using only recycled, reused or vintage (1950’s or earlier) materials. This category is open to your creativity. Materials can be from the garage, the thrift store, a nature hike or even grandma’s jewelry box (as long as you ask her!). The only restriction is that all materials must have had another purpose or life before the one you create. (a necklace you strung last week and re-worked this week is NOT a “Lost & Found” Entry! Be creative!)
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RULES:
- Contestants must choose one category in which to enter each item and must follow all guidelines of the chosen category to be considered for entry.
- All entries must be original in design and creation. No class or workshop projects, kits, printed or online patterns, nor any plagiarized replicas may be used.
- Entries may be the work of an individual or a collaborative effort.
- No more than 2 entries by any one contestant, in collaboration or solo, will be accepted.
- All entries must be new creations as this challenge is about celebrating the continuing creativity in all of us.
- All entries must be received by Red Garnet Beads & Buttons at 22002 64th Ave. W, Suite A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 no later than Friday, August 17th 2007.
- Each item must be accompanied by an official entry form. Any creation not accompanied by a completed entry form will not qualify for entry. Entry forms are available at Red Garnet Beads & Buttons 22002 64th Ave W., Ste. A, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98034 or online at red-garnet.com/by e-mail request at info@red-garnet.com.
- A label containing the Artist’s Name, Address, Telephone #, the Entry Name, and any special display or handling instructions must be neatly printed in permanent ink & securely attached to each entry.
- Every customer of Red Garnet Beads & Buttons will be allowed one vote in each of the 5 main categories as well as one vote for overall “Best in Show”.
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DETAILS:
- Judging will take place between August 24th and Sept. 14th, 2007
- The Finalist’s entries will be put on display and the winners will be announced at Red Garnet Beads & Buttons’ 2nd Annual Anniversary Party, Sunday, September 16th, 2007
- Finalist’s entries will then continue to be displayed until September 30th, 2007.
- Contest is open to all customers and instructors of Red Garnet Beads & Buttons, from amateur to professional.
- All employees are exempt from entry.
- Contestants need not be present to win. Using the contact information provided by the contestant, Red Garnet Beads & Buttons will make every attempt within reason to notify all finalists and winners of their status and any awards or prizes due
- It is strongly suggested that contestants take a photograph of all entries prior to submission in the event that verification should be needed.
- All entries placed on display will be kept inside a locked showcase, unless permission to do otherwise is received from the artist
- All artists retain complete and full ownership of their work and any credit or awards associated with their entry.
- Contestants are responsible for the return of all items. All entries will be available for pick up after Oct. 1st 2006 and must be picked up no later than October 15th 2007.
- If for some reason you are unable to pick up your items during this time, a self-addressed envelope, with any necessary postage, insurance, or confirmation attached, must be included with the item at the time of entry. Also, be sure to note delivery instructions on the tag attached to the entry.
- Red Garnet Beads & Buttons reserves the right to photograph all entries and use said photos in any lawful way, including but not limited to publicity, publications, electronic media, etc., with due credit to the artist.
- Red Garnet Beads & Buttons reserves the right to display all entries during the challenge as deemed necessary and appropriate. A maximum of 2 display materials may be included with each entry. A clearly printed label with your name, entry title, address, and phone # must be attached to the underside of any items included.
- Red Garnet Beads & Buttons reserves the right to re-classify or disqualify any entry that does not meet the guidelines of the category in which it is entered.
- Every precaution and the utmost care will be taken to protect and safeguard each item while in the care of Red Garnet Beads & Buttons, within reason. However, Red Garnet Beads & Buttons is in no way responsible or liable for any damages that may occur due to circumstances beyond our control such as, but not limited to, artist error, product defect, theft, vandalism, natural disaster, etc.
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