2008 contest for the best creations
made from Rings & Things products
 
We invite you to show us your favorite handmade design — it can be anything!
Entries accepted through midnight March 3, 2008. Winners announced the 1st week of May.


Winning entries (with credit to the designer) could be featured in our
catalog and promotions. That's exposure to more than a million people
a year, worldwide! You can turn around and use this for "as seen in"
promotions of your own.
 
 
Categories
 
Glass Glass
Designs focused around glass, seed, “E,” fiber optic, Cosmic Crystal™ and/or Swarovski® crystal beads and prisms.
  Polymer clay Polymer Clay
Designs focused around polymer clay.
 
Gemstones Gemstones
Designs focused around gemstone and/or pearl beads. These can be natural, enhanced or manmade.
  Metal clay Metal Clay
Designs focused around Art Clay™ Silver and/or Art Clay™ Gold.
 
Mostly metal Mostly Metal
Designs focused around charms, metal and plated beads, cloisonné beads, wirework and/or findings.
  Alternative materials Alternative Materials
Designs focused around natural materials, ceramics, resin, rubber, trade beads, Friendly Plastic™, Color Magic™ and/or found objects. Also cording like organza and rattail.
 

By submitting an entry, you give
Rings & Things permission to use images
of your piece in print and online publications.

 
 
Comments from our judges:
 

"It's really important to see something unusual that grabs me."

"Probably the first prominent feature that makes the difference between winners and also-rans is how finished the piece is. Are the ends of wires and head pins clean cut and tightly bent into place? Are there dents in the wires from working with pliers? If working with a high polish, is it bright and scratch-free?"

 
 
Prizes
 
                                   Grand Prize: $750 R&T credit
                                   Six Category First Prizes: $250 R&T credit
                                   Honorable Mentions: $75 R&T credit
 
                     Grand-prize winner will be selected from among first-place category winners.
 
 
Contest Guidelines | Image Guidelines | Frequently Asked Questions
Previous Winners | 2008 Contest

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