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AAW 2012 October Contest - The Results

KurtB

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Hi everyone! Well, it's that time of year again, so the new contest is for, you guessed it, Christmas Ornaments. The only rules are that it must be newly made, and it must be able to be hung on a tree (or on a display stand for a table). Typically these don't take a lot of time, so the deadline is October 14th, at midnight CST. Some or all of the entries will be in the next Journal.

The judge for this contest will be announced shortly.

To enter, post the photo in the Member's Gallery with the title AAW 2012 October Contest. No other titles can be used.

Good luck and good turning!
 
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I am looking forward to having photos of your wonderful Christmas tree ornaments for the December issue of the journal! Be sure to take a good-quality photo of your creation.

Betty Scarpino, editor, AW
 
Congratulations to all who entered - there are over 20 pieces submitted! Now, let the judging begin and the results will be posted here very soon.
 
The Results

Our judge for this contest is Alan Carter, who was in New Zealand at a symposium until late last night. We have all seen Alan's unique works here in the Gallery. Here are his choices for this contest:

#1- Roger Meeker- Spalted maple ornament with ebony cap and finial

"The delicacy of the thinly turned finial combined with the spalted maple body (note that the spalting matches the color of the ebony) makes for an elegant beautifully proportioned ornament."

#2- Curtis Fuller- Alder and walnut angel

"The stylized wings and alder "skirt" give this angelic ornament a contemorary flair."

#3- Bill Donahue- Red dyed sea urchin ornament

"Sea urchins are ideal for making ornaments and the combination of red and silver adds a colorful festive touch."

Alan Carter
http://www.alancarterstudio.com

Congratulations to Roger Meeker, and to everyone who entered their pieces. A special thanks to Alan for judging. Stay tuned for the next contest and good turning!
 
Thank You

Kurt, thank you for managing and organizing these many contests. And, what an honor being judged by Alan Carter, one of my favorites. Thank you Alan. If you ever need someone to carry your bags in New Zealand, let me know.
Thank you again, Roger
 
I want to add my thanks also! I didn't think I had much chance of a win here because I am well aware of the talent that I was up against. But someone once told me when I first started sail boat racing back in the early 70's. "It's better to be the worst of the best, than best of the worst!"

I learned a great deal from the other contributors just by participation and would and I look forward to for offering this opportunity and allowing a novice to be a part of the process!

Jim
 
Thanks you Kurt for putting this together and thanks Alan for taking the time to judge it. There are so many pretty ornaments being done anymore it's always fun to see what people come up with. Thanks again!
 
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