1999-2000 Arts & Crafts Categories

1. HERITAGE CRAFTS

a. Candle Making

b. Decoupage (means sinking of the print)

1. Real (18th cen. method)- is the art of cutting out decorative paper designs and applying them to a surface, then applying many layers of varnish with sanding in between.

2. Plates- Paper and/or Fabric applied to plates.

c. Etched Glass

d. Leaded Glass

1. small articles

2. large articles

e. Metal Punching

f. Paper Tole - cut out prints forming a dimensional composition of paper.

g. Paper Cutting/Schereschnitte

h. Pottery

i. Tatting

2. Jewelry (only one item or matched pair of earrings)

a. Precious Metals and Stones

b. Costume Jewelry

1. Seed Beads

2. Clay

3.Friendly Plastic

4. Other

3. LAMP SHADES (only)

a. Cut and/or Pierced

b. Painted

c. Fabric

1. Adhered to paper

2. Sewn

d. Other

4. WOODWORKING

a. Small Articles

b. Large Articles

5. CERAMICS (enter only one item. If part of a set or pair have photo of entire set or designate the one item to be judged)

a. Underglazed, Glazed or Overglazed

b. Stained - item is cleaned, fired, and stained. A coat of clear spray may be used after.

c. Special Techniques

1. Porcelain- dishes, flowers, figurines, etc.

2. Hand - formed decorations

3. Decorative- decals, painting on purchased plates, etc.

6. WEAVING

a. Baskets- Natural Materials

b. Baskets-Fabric

c. Chair Caning

d. On -Loom (Jewelry belongs in jewelry category)

e. Off - Loom(Jewelry belongs in jewelry category)

7. DECORATIVE PAINTING

a. Early American

1. Reverse Painting on Glass ( includes tinsel painting for this contest) Opaque paint applied on back of one piece of glass; outline and accent strokes painted first; then shadows, highlights, and main areas of color; then background. This is backed by crumpled tin foil.

2. Country Painting- done on wood, metals(tin), slate or furniture. Includes Rosemaling, Pennsylvania Dutch, and Tole.

3. Theorem Painting - painting with oils, acrylics or watercolors through a stencil onto velvet, velveteen, silk or valour paper.

4. Fabric Painting - on place mats, wall hangings, etc. (Shirts, Jackets, etc. belong in Clothing Decoration category)

b. Faux Finish/Marbleizing - done on paper, wood, plaster, metal, or fabric. Simulations of finishes to reproduce look of marble, wood, or stone.

c. Other techniques

8. Stenciling

a. Fabric (pillow, mats, etc)

1. pre-cut stencil

2. cut own stencil

b. Other (wood, metal, etc)

1. pre-cut stencil

2. cut own stencil

9. Doll House Items

a. Furniture and accessories

b. Rooms made up

10. CREATIVE MATERIAL

a. Dried (natural) grasses, rocks, sand, shells, corn husks, apple head dolls, etc. (nothing made then dried)

b. Recycled - a new use for something that would be discarded ( cans, bottles, etc.)

c. Sturdy Twisted Paper - can be used to make flowers, fruit, bows, bouquets, etc.

d. Other--bread dough, broom dolls, raffia, mobiles, mixed media, tolle, etc.

11. FLOWERS (arrangements and/or decorations)

a. Dried ( natural) - be sure to put on entry card whether you grew and dried your own flowers or purchased them.

b. Fabric (silk, etc.)

c. Pressed (used in any form)

d. Mixed

12. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

a. Ornaments( only one)

b. Stockings

c. Table Centerpieces

d. Tree Skirts/Tablecloths

e. Wall Hangings

f. Wreaths

g. Dolls/Figurines

13. Decorations for Holidays Other Than Christmas

a. Natural Wreathes

b. Tablecloths

c. Table Centerpieces

d. Wall/Door Hangings

e. Dolls/Figurines

14 CROCHETING

a. Adult Apparel

1. vest

2. sweater

3. dresses/ outfits/ suits/ sweater sets

4. accessories

b. Children's Apparel

1. vest

2. sweater

3. dresses/ outfits/ suits/ sweater sets

4. accessories

c. Toys

d. Cotton Article - the specified size is the size of the finished piece excluding any fringe. Article exceeding size in any one direction belongs in the next size category.

1. small - under 15"

2. medium - up to 36"

3. large - over 36"

e. Yarn Article - the specified size is the size of the finished piece excluding any fringe. Article exceeding size in any one direction belongs in the next size category.

1. small - under 15"

2. medium - up to 36"

3. large - over 36"

f. Rag Strips ( Rugs belong in Rugs category)

1. small mats, placemats

2. clothing

3. other

15. KNITTING

a. Adult Apparel

1. vest

2. sweater

3. dresses/ outfits/ suits/ sweater sets

4. accessories

b. Children's Apparel

1. vest

2. sweater

3. dresses/ outfits/ suits/ sweater sets

4. accessories

c. Toys

The specified size is the size of the finished piece excluding any fringe. Article exceeding size in any one direction belongs in the next size category.

d. Small Article- under 15"

e. Medium Article- up to 36"

f. Large Article- over 36"

16. NEEDLEWORK

The dimensions of the finished piece exclude any matting or framing. Any article exceeding 9" in any one measurement of the worked piece will be considered large (e.g. 4" x 10")

Original - the piece is entirely your own idea

Adaptation - the piece is adapted from a picture or photo or another medium (e.g. knitting pattern/kit was entirely changed. It is not an adaptation when you used a purchased graph/pattern and bought all the needed materials to complete the piece.

Kit - -purchased kit or a purchased graph/pattern or a graph/pattern from a book or magazine using specified colors to make the needlework.

If the graph/pattern is not your own design it is a KIT or ADAPTATION.

If you have needlework worked in different medias, enter the item in the category most of the work is done in. Explain on entry card why entered in this category.

a. Embroidary - silk or cotton thread on fabric: samplers, stamped cross stitch, etc.

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

b. Ribbon Embroidery - using ribbon for the main design

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

c. Machine Embroidery

1. small articles

2. wearing articles

3. wall hangings

4. blankets/tablecloths

d. Counted Cross Stitch - small ( under 7" x 9") - design worked from chart or graph.

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

e. Counted Cross Stitch - large ( over 7" x 9") - design worked from chart or graph.

f. Crewel - small ( under 7" x 9") - embroidery using wool, cotton or silk yarn to make the designs

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

g. Crewel - large ( over 7" x 9") - embroidery using wool, cotton or silk yarn to make the designs

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

h. Canvas Needlepoint - small ( under 7" x 9") - wool, cotton or silk threads on single or double canvas

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

i. Canvas Needlepoint - large( over 7" x 9") - wool, cotton or silk threads on single or double canvas

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

j. Florentine/Barglio - Vertical stitches worked on single mesh canvas which covers two, three, or more threads of canvas to form a pattern

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

k. Plastic Canvas Needlepoint - stitches on plastic canvas worked from a chart.

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

l. Special Stitches - (cathedral, window, yo-yo, puff, etc.)

1.small articles

2. wearing apparel

3. quilts, coverlets

m. candlewicking - done on muslin, basically using french knots.

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

n. Cut Work

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

o. Huck/Swedish weaving/Counted Thread Technique

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

p. Needlepunch/ Bunka

1. original

2.adaption

3. kit

q. Beading (Jewelry belongs in jewelry category)

1.cross stitch

2. sewn (on cardboard, material, etc.)

3. on-loom

4. off- loom

17. CLOTHING DECORATION

a. Painting on Fabric - painting done directly onto fabric. Can be enhanced with glitter, rhinestones, etc.

b. Appliqué - design cut out from material then fused, sewn, or glued to fabric. Painting of appliqué (part or entire), glitter, rhinestones, lace, etc., are done after appliqué is adhered to fabric

c. Other - Embroidery, cut-work, all rhinestones, buttons, stenciling, stamping, etc.

18.SEWING

a. Baby and Toddler

b. Children 5-12

c. Teenager

d. Adults

1.Separates and Sportswear - includes skirts, slacks, blouses, shirts, tennis, beachwear

2. Daytime - includes 1 or 2 piece dresses, pants outfits or clothing suitable for club meetings, shopping, or daytime wear.

3. Ensembles - includes suits or dress and coat combinations.

4. Evening and Special Occasion - includes cocktail dresses, gowns, and ensembles.

5. Outer Wear - consists of coats and other outer wear.

e.Accessories (pocketbooks, etc)

f. Smocking

1. clothing

2.small articles ( pillows, etc.)

g. stuffed toys & dolls ( 1 item)

h. Soft Sculpture ( 1 item)

i. Doll Clothes ( 1 item)

j. Applique - Hand

1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)

2. wearing apparel

3.quilts, coverlets

4.wall hangings

k. Applique - machine

1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)

2. wearing apparel

3.quilts, coverlets

4.wall hangings

l. Applique - fusable material

1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)

2. wearing apparel

3.quilts, coverlets

4.wall hangings

m. Quilting - hand

1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)

2. wearing apparel

3.quilts, coverlets

4.wall hangings.

n. Patchwork - machine

1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)

2. wearing apparel

3.quilts, coverlets

4.wall hangings

o. patchwork - hand

1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)

2. wearing apparel

3.quilts, coverlets

4.wall hangings

p. Trapunto

1. small articles ( toys, pillows, etc.)

2. wearing apparel

3.quilts, coverlets

4.wall hangings

19. RUGS

finished size excludes any fringe

a. Braided

1.small - under 40" finished

2. large- over 40" finished

b. Latch Hook

1.small - under 40" finished

2. large- over 40" finished

c. Hooked - Colonial Method

1.small - under 40" finished

2. large- over 40" finished

d. Hooked - Persian Method

1.small - under 40" finished

2. large- over 40" finished

e. Rag Rugs

1.Shirred

2. Woven

3. Crochet

4. Other

20.Stationery

a. Cards

1.Stamped Design

2. Sewn ( including cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, etc.)

3. Other

b. Letterheads/Monograms

1. Stamped design

2. Other

c. Molded Paper

1.Cards

2.Paper

3. Ornaments

4.Other

d. Hand Made Paper

1. stationary

2. cards

3. other

21.ORIGINAL ART - National Painting Contest Rules: Entry must be no larger than 14" x 16"(including matting) and no smaller than 10" x 12"(including matting). Entries on materials other than canvas must be matted. No frames or glass will be sent to National Contest.. Pastels should be sprayed with a fixative. State Original Art Rules: Entry miust conform to National Painting Rules except Artwork may be any size. All paintings must be original. Bring stand or easel with your name and club on the stand for display at State Convention.

a. Oil