Welcome to the 2021 IAP 17th Birthday Bash Open Casting Contest
So, there's only one casting contest for this year's BASH! Just cast a blank
Your method, choice of materials and equipment used is up to you as long as you do the work.
Entries for the "Open Casting Contest" will be accepted starting Feb. 13th, 2021 and will end Feb. 28, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST. NO EXCEPTIONS!
How to Enter:
You must submit the information below when submitting your blank/s. Any blank/s posted to this or any other thread or anyone revealing their work will be disqualified.
Use this linkj to submit your entries to: Enter here!
Please include your IAP member Id, real Name and address with your entry.
Who Determines the Winners:
A member's poll will be created for your peers to vote. Voting will begin on March 1st, and run until March 3rd at 11:59 pm EST. The top 3 vote recipients will then be entered in the finalists' poll which will begin March 4th and end on March 7th at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be revealed as soon as the polls close.
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 cast single or multiple colors - or - attach an object or objects to a 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 have
1- picture of the blank
2- pictures of the finished assembled pen
6 - To enter the contest you must submit to the email listed above. You must submit 3 photographs. Photos need to be 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.
9 - Please include your member ID, real name and address along with your entry.
Prizes:
First –TBA
Second - TBA
Third - TBA
If there are any questions or concerns about your entry please contact me via PM
So, there's only one casting contest for this year's BASH! Just cast a blank
Your method, choice of materials and equipment used is up to you as long as you do the work.
Entries for the "Open Casting Contest" will be accepted starting Feb. 13th, 2021 and will end Feb. 28, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST. NO EXCEPTIONS!
How to Enter:
You must submit the information below when submitting your blank/s. Any blank/s posted to this or any other thread or anyone revealing their work will be disqualified.
Use this linkj to submit your entries to: Enter here!
Please include your IAP member Id, real Name and address with your entry.
Who Determines the Winners:
A member's poll will be created for your peers to vote. Voting will begin on March 1st, and run until March 3rd at 11:59 pm EST. The top 3 vote recipients will then be entered in the finalists' poll which will begin March 4th and end on March 7th at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be revealed as soon as the polls close.
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 cast single or multiple colors - or - attach an object or objects to a 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 have
1- picture of the blank
2- pictures of the finished assembled pen
6 - To enter the contest you must submit to the email listed above. You must submit 3 photographs. Photos need to be 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.
9 - Please include your member ID, real name and address along with your entry.
Prizes:
First –TBA
Second - TBA
Third - TBA
If there are any questions or concerns about your entry please contact me via PM
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