BEADWORKS & QUILTWORKS

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Classification 7 -   Beadworks and Quiltworks

Judging in this classification will evaluate the source and quality of materials used, as well as the combination of form, design and technique

ALLOWED

    Materials: Both in Traditional and Contemporary Categories

• Purchased Glass Beads
• Commercially processed hides
• Traditionally processed hides

 
ALLOWED WITH DISCLOSURE

     Materials

• Nickel and Brass beads not made by the artist
• Rhinestones
• Commercially produced objects that are transformed by the hand application of beadwork or quill work

           Examples:  Tennis shoes, bottles, hats

• Findings:

           Defined as “an ingredient part of the process that adapts it for wear or use”
           Examples include but not limited to:
           Jump rings, Earring backs, Clasps, Barrette clips, Money Clips, Hooks and eyes,          
           Single bead/cone combination to finish ends (for shell and beadmakers)
 
NOT ALLOWED

Materials

•  Manufactured or die struck metal charms, buttons or conchos
  
•  Used for ornamental purposes
•  Commercially beaded and manufactured items
• Plastic or synthetic materials

           Examples:  Beads, buttons, Hair, Hairpipe, Polymer clay (e.g. Sculpey)