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Contest Results
- with comments by our judge, Jonna
Faulkner.
 1st
Place - Entry 027 - Shaina Houser
In a contest with many wonderful entries, this ring just stood
out from the rest. It is utterly original. It is sophisticated
in design, execution and use of materials, yet playful at its
heart. Even before I read its maker's note, it reminded me of
the round-abouts on the asphalt playgrounds of my childhood.
 2nd
Place - Entry 002 - Lynn Ballinger
Each element of this beautifully crafted bracelet is pleasing
to the eye, yet the sum of the whole is greater even than its
parts. Its design, with its suggestion of a bodice, reminds me
of a piece that might be worn in ancient times. The materials
chosen and the way they have been worked exude warmth and desirability.
 3rd
Place - Entry 035 - Linda Inhelder
This highly textured bracelet incorporates familiar elements
(the spiral, twining, crystals) combined in unusual ways. The
way the elements flow out of one another is very appealing. Altogether,
lovely in its design and execution.
Honorable Mentions:
 Entry
004 - Deryn Mentock
Great use of materials and position of elements in this techno-romantic
necklace.
 Entry
040 - Gwen Youngblood
Beautifully forged chain brings to full completion the design
of this necklace.
 Entry
047 - Janet Scofidio
Great style and composition in this well-crafted bracelet.
I offer my special thanks to Jonna Faulkner,
the judge of this contest,
for taking her time and applying years of jewelry making experience
to make her decisions. I also want to thank all of you who participated
in the contest! I am appreciative of the creative work you did
along with how much care you took in presenting your jewelry.
We will be creating a permanent gallery section on Jatayu for
entries of the Spring Zing contest. Of course, we hve tried to
seek your permission before displaying your jewelry in this way.
We have sent each of you an email asking your permission/preference.
If you did not received this email, please contact Christine
to let her know of your preference. Your name and any contact
info you wish to display can be included, along with the image
and description of the entry. Hopefully, this will bring you
some business. ~Connie
Contest Info: One Entry Per Person
Who Can Participate
Anyone who resides in the United States
is eligible to participate. No employees of Jatayu or family
members of Connie can join the fun.
Addendum: 06-04-08 This contest is open to
legal residents of the United States and Canada, except where
prohibited by law.
Judging Criteria
You can make any type of jewelry you want as long as it uses
mixed metal and includes at least some wire in the design. The
mixed metal may be any two or more metals - it may also be metal
clay. You may solder, or not. You may use components you made
or purchased, although pieces made up of more hand made components
may score higher in #3 below. Your entry will be judged on these
criteria:
1) Your ability to effectively use mixed metal
and wire in your design.
2) Your skill in designing your piece of jewelry.
3) Your technical skill in bending wire, fabricating
sheet metal, making lampwork beads, etc.
4) Your ability to be innovative and original.
Description
Please include a brief description of your piece that explains
what mixed metal and wire you used and anything about your design
that you feel is significant. Please include a sentence that
indicates what components were hand made by you.
Prizes
First place: $150
gift certificate that can be used to purchase tools on www.Jatayu.com
Second Place: $75.00
gift certificate that can by used to purchase tools on www.Jatayu.com
Third Place: $50.00
gift certificate that can by used to purchase tools on www.Jatayu.com
Please note: Shipping
will be paid for by the winners or deducted from the prize money.
Judge
Jonna Faulkner will be our contest
judge. She is an accomplished jewelry
artist who works in metal clay, wire, sheet metal, and found
objects.
Display
Your entry will be displayed on my
website and once the winners have been decided, your name will
be listed next to your entry.
Deadline for entries
- midnight on June 15th, 2008. |
