Q. Can my piece include "found objects" such as antiques, driftwood, shells, bicycle parts, etc?

A. Yes, as long as you use Rings & Things findings or other Rings & Things supplies to tie them
    together. Some purchased materials, like mirrors and toys, are also acceptable. When in doubt,
    e-mail us about the material.

Q. Can my piece include handmade items?

A. Yes, as long as you made them yourself: your own handmade glass beads, your own ceramic
    pieces, wood carvings, paintings, etc. If you make your own ceramic, glass, wood or painted
    artwork, you may wish to submit your entry under Mostly Metal for the Rings & Things findings
    used, or Alternative Materials for the cording used.

Q. Under which category should I submit my piece?

A. Either the category from which the majority of your piece is made, or the category that is the
    focal point of your piece. If a single metal-clay pendant hangs from a necklace of glass
    beads, you would probably want to select the Art Clay™ Silver category. If your piece is
    alternating pearl and shell beads, you’re fine in either the Gemstone or Alternative Materials
    category … whichever you think gives you a better chance of winning!

Q. Should I submit sets (for example matching necklace and earrings) as one entry, or as separate entries?

A. Please submit matching sets together as a single entry. This gives you more opportunity
    to submit additional designs! Plus, it prevents us from having to combine entries later.

Q. Can I submit multiple entries into one category?

A. Yes.

Q. Can I enter one piece into multiple categories?

A. No. Please pick the most appropriate category for your piece.

Q. Can my entry contain items from other categories?

A. Yes, so long as you enter under the most appropriate category.

Q. I can't find stock numbers for everything! Will you still accept my entry?

A. Yes, especially because cash & carry items from our Bead Shows don't have stock numbers.
    But please give the stock number if one exists. Complete entries stand a better chance at
    winning than incomplete entries.

Q. Is the contest open to non-U.S. residents?

A. Yes.

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