UPCOMING BEADING CONTESTS
Details are subject to change.
Visit these websites for up-to-date contest details.
Beadwork Magazine: Beadwork Challenge!
Want to try your hand at the Beadwork Challenge? E-Mail a photo of your BEST beaded creation to beadworkchallenge@interweave.com by September 21 for a chance to participate. The photo submitted is meant to give us [Beadwork Magazine] a sense of your style, craftsmanship, and breadth of technique. If chosen, you will receive an upcoming kit and will have about four weeks to complete your project. See details at beadworkmagazine.com/go/challenge (deadlines change periodically; this announcement was posted in the Aug/Sept 2010 Beadwork Magazine, page 15).Beadwork VII: The Beaded Earth (Juried Exhibition)
Beadwork is pleased to invite you to enter our seventh juried exhibition, Beadwork VII: The Beaded Earth. Whether you find inspiration in your favorite flora or fauna, a cherished vacation spot, or a map of your travels, let the natural wonders of our world guide your next beaded creation. Deadline for entries is February 25, 2011. Select entries will be published in the August/September of Beadwork magazine and displayed at Bead Fest Philadelphia in 2011. Click here for entry details!BeadingDaily.com Contests
If you’re not a member yet, consider joining BeadingDaily (www.beadingdaily.com). As a member, you have the opportunity to participate in numerous contests, including:
2010 Pattern Play Challenge
It's simple: Pick a pattern (be it from nature, your favorite shirt, a piece of scrapbooking paper, or another source) and make a project inspired by it! The three editors' choice winners and the most unique interpretation of pattern will be featured on beadingdaily.com; all qualified entries will be posted on Beadwork's Facebook fan page. The editors' choice winners will also be featured in an upcoming issue of Beadwork. To enter, e-mail us a high-quality JPEG (about 1MB) that includes your creation and the pattern swatch that inspired it to beadwork@interweave.com by August 12.Stringing Challenge: Let's Go to the Movies
Send an image of a stringing or simple wirework project that fits the theme. Submit by August 6th.
SoftFlex Company: "Flex Your Creativity" Contest
Soft Flex Company is looking for Steampunk designs using our beading
wire. Deadline: September 1, 2010.
Are you not sure what Steampunk means? Check out Jean Campbell’s latest book Steampunk Style Jewelry for inspiration. From Steampunk Style Jewelry, “Steampunk jewelry pairs mechanical found objects with Old World Victorian-style filigree, charms, chains, gems, and beads to create one-of-a-kind pieces that marry romance, technology, and attitude.”
As we move toward becoming a greener company, we encourage recycling – even in your jewelry designs. Design entries must include exposed beading wire. All beading wire must be one of our Soft Flex Company brands – Soft Flex, Soft Touch, Extreme, Metallics or Econoflex. You may use any color or diameter in your design. There is no limit to the number of designs that you may enter. We encourage you to feature beads and findings from your local bead shop as well as create your beads and findings from found materials – clock parts, gears, washers, screws, bolts, bottle caps etc. Lampworkers, recycled glass from bottles, made into parts and components are encouraged too. Flex your creativity! If you use beads or findings from your local bead shop, let us know who they are when you submit your design so that we can credit them too!
Prizes Include:
GRAND PRIZE: $500 Gift Certificate
Runner Up: $250 Gift Certificate
Honorable Mention: $100 Gift Certificate
TOP 10 WINNERS: Free 30ft spool of their choice
The top 10 winners may be showcased in the following ways:
- On our website
- Print ads in top industry magazines
- Direct mail pieces (fliers, postcards, sales sheets, etc)
- Soft Flex Company Glass Art & Bead Festivals
- Your name and design could be seen by hundreds of thousands of beading enthusiasts!