darrin1200
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Kitless Contest
The Rules:
In addition to the rules laid out here, all IAP "Universal Contest Rules" apply.
Just to clarify, entries cannot simultaneously appear in other contests.
The Kitless contest, is here to push your abilities to the edge. The spirit of the contest is to leave the restrictions of purchased parts behind and break open your creativity.
The Pen:
Your kitless entry may be any style writing implement. Fountain pen, ballpoint pen, pencil……etc. That is for you to decide.
There are no restrictions on tools or techniques or raw materials. Everything is allowed as long as you are the one doing the work. Even CNC and 3D printing is permitted, as long as you are the one who created the drawing, the files and the code to create the part. Any material or blank may be used as long as you identify where it came from. In other words, you can use a custom poured pen blank, as long as you identify who it came from.
You are encouraged to make as many of the parts for your entry as possible. It is understood, that some parts, require such specialized skills and machinery, that it is only practical to purchase them commercially. These include the following
Only if you really have to. However, you should identify it as a commercial clip.
All other components must be produced by you. No parts, other than those listed above, may cannibalized from either pen kits or commercial pens.
At the time of voting, it will be highly stressed, that your entries be judged based on
To Enter:
You will use the Kitless Pen Contest Entry Form
All rules are subject to change for clarification or safety.
Entries will be limited to a maximum of 1 per member.
Winner will be chosen by an IAP community poll which will be conducted over 3 days, with the winner being announced on 20 Feb 2024. Winners will also be notified by DM
Prizes
FIrst place - Gift Certifcate from Dale Camino for $50
Second Place - Gift Certificate from Exotic Blanks for $50
Third Place - BOB from JohnU
If you have any questions you may post them here, PM me or send me an email.
The Rules:
In addition to the rules laid out here, all IAP "Universal Contest Rules" apply.
Just to clarify, entries cannot simultaneously appear in other contests.
The Kitless contest, is here to push your abilities to the edge. The spirit of the contest is to leave the restrictions of purchased parts behind and break open your creativity.
The Pen:
Your kitless entry may be any style writing implement. Fountain pen, ballpoint pen, pencil……etc. That is for you to decide.
There are no restrictions on tools or techniques or raw materials. Everything is allowed as long as you are the one doing the work. Even CNC and 3D printing is permitted, as long as you are the one who created the drawing, the files and the code to create the part. Any material or blank may be used as long as you identify where it came from. In other words, you can use a custom poured pen blank, as long as you identify who it came from.
You are encouraged to make as many of the parts for your entry as possible. It is understood, that some parts, require such specialized skills and machinery, that it is only practical to purchase them commercially. These include the following
- Fountain pen triplet (nib, feed and housing)
- Ball point twist or click mechanism.
- Fountain pen converters, sacs or pressure bars.
- Ballpoint and Rollerball refills
- Metal tubing
- Any required springs
Only if you really have to. However, you should identify it as a commercial clip.
All other components must be produced by you. No parts, other than those listed above, may cannibalized from either pen kits or commercial pens.
At the time of voting, it will be highly stressed, that your entries be judged based on
- Creativity
- Design
- Fit and Finish
- And of course, looks. We all like a pretty pen!
To Enter:
You will use the Kitless Pen Contest Entry Form
- Real Name (will only be used for admistrative purposes), email address. Your user name is provided automatically by the form.
- A title for your entry. (It can help your entry stick in people's minds.)
- A short statement that clearly explains what YOU did to make the pen. Any special features should be explained to ensure they don't get overlooked by the voters. Also identify any parts and materials not created by you such as custom pen blanks.
- 3 pictures of your pen
- Consider a photograph size of 800 x 600 as ideal. The contest chair reserves the right to resize photographs or slightly crop them to achieve a consistent image size.
- You may use a, commercially available, clear plastic pen stand as a prop.
- No other props are allowed.
- Use a single-colored, plain background. The color and intensity of the background affects the highlights of your pen. The background should let your pen stand out, not interfere with it.
- No montages, watermarks, or any other identifying marks that might reveal the identity of the maker.
All rules are subject to change for clarification or safety.
Entries will be limited to a maximum of 1 per member.
Winner will be chosen by an IAP community poll which will be conducted over 3 days, with the winner being announced on 20 Feb 2024. Winners will also be notified by DM
Prizes
FIrst place - Gift Certifcate from Dale Camino for $50
Second Place - Gift Certificate from Exotic Blanks for $50
Third Place - BOB from JohnU
If you have any questions you may post them here, PM me or send me an email.
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