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UPDATED FEB 11, 2009: WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

JewelryLessons.com contest: after working diligently on grading each one of the Finalists, judges have come up with the Winners! Congratulations Bobbi, Sandy and JudyR!


THIS IS AN INSPIRATIONAL CHALLENGE: The motivation behind this type of challenge is that although Valentine's day (and Mother's day) are holidays which bring enormous sales potential for jewelry makers, I feel that for whatever reason -- perhaps end of year holiday burnout -- they are not explored well enough. The idea is to create pieces which could be of inspiration to other jewelry makers, so they can make the most of these two sales events.

Prizes

The following prizes have been generously donated by supporters and sponsors. Thank you for the contribution!
The following prizes will be distributed among the winners:

    a) 250 JeweleryLessons.com userpoints -- goes to Bobbi;
    b) any 3 tutorials of their choice by Eni Oken: (1) Netted Bezel goes to Sandy;
    c) one tutorial generously donated by teacher Abby;
    d) two tutorials generously provided by artist Iza Malczyk: (1) Ethnic ring tut and (1) Bead caps tut goes to Sandy;
    e) one tutorial generously donated by Emi Kaz: (1) Majestic ring tut goes to Sandy;
    f) the following tutorials by Corra: the PIPA earrings tutorial (goes to Sandy), the ZHU ring tutorial, the Clasps and Eyes Tutorial, the ZHU knotting Hoops tutorial, the Pearl Studs tutorial and the FriendshipBand tutorial;
    g) the Swarovski Bracelet Tutorial and the Complete Kit for the Wire Wrapped Prong Ring Tutorial (Wire and Stone Included) by Bobbi Maw: ring kit goes to Sandy;
    h) Jewelry by Perri Jackson: one pair of her gorgeous Dogwood Pearl Studs -- goes to Bobbi;
    i) the following tutorials by Perri Jackson: Mobius Hoop earring tut and Periwinkle Bead Cap tutorial (1) goes to Sandy;
    j) any four tutorials generously donated by Linda Rosa;
    k) a $15 gift certificate offered by Laura Pacino to her Fundamental Findings Etsy store -- goes to Bobbi;
    l) any two tutorials generously donated by Cristina Amador: (1) Netted Bezel Ring tut goes to Sandy;



Panel of Judges

Our distinguished panel of judges includes artists who have generously agreed to give their time and effort into judging the entries:

Sharilyn Miller is a wire jewelry designer and international instructor who offers Wild Wire Women retreats in her mountain home in Idyllwild, California. She is the author of the bestselling book, "Bead on a Wire," and the producer of four instructional DVDs on wire jewelry making. Her Web site ishttp://www.SharilynMiller.com Look for her Big Heart Pin project in the March issue of Art Jewelry Magazine, and her Caterpillar Bracelet project in the spring issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine.

Iza Malczyk is a wire jewelry designer from Poland. Finding inspiration in many different areas of art, from rich ornaments to simple contemporary designs, she has developed a unique style in her jewelry - here is a web gallery of her works:http://www.izamalczyk.com/en/gallery.html . She shares her experience and knowledge with other artists all around the world and has released 4 tutorials up to now, one of them - the Wire Woven Bead Cap Tutorial - was featured in the Summer 2007 issue of the Step by Step Wire Jewelry Magazine. To promote unique art in her home country she runs a web gallery of exclusive hand-made itemshttp://www.trendymania.pl .

Robbie Ward (bio coming soon)



Selection Process

Each one of the judges will judge only one category from the following:
1) Technique and execution: the judge analyzing this category will only be concerned with the technique, how well or beautifully finished the pieces are. She will also look for solid execution, NOT taking into consideration any other aspect or personal taste.

2) Design and Theme: the judge analyzing this category will only take in consideration the flowing lines of the piece and how well it was composed. Also, if the design is within the Theme of the contest, which is love and valentine’s day. She will NOT look at execution, technique or originality.

3) Originality and creativity: the judge analyzing this category will only take into consideration how creative and original the theme was developed. Also, if the piece works on a technique in an unusual or un-orthodox way. She will not look at execution, design and composition.



During the second phase, judges will give points from 1 to 10 for each finalist entry, ONLY IN THEIR CATEGORY. The entry with the most points will win the contest!


SEE ALL ENTRIES HERE.

SEE THE SEMI-FINALS LIST HERE.


Congratulations to all semi-finalists!