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AAW February 2012 Contest - Results!!!

KurtB

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OK, I realize this is relatively short notice, but that is intentional. This contest will push your boundaries. The contest is for a multi axis candlestick or candleholder! The inspiration for this contest is a gallery posting by Barbara Dill shown here: http://www.aawforum.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=10312&ppuser=17790&sl=b The only requirement is that the entry must have at least three axes, and shall hold a candle, either big and round or tall and slender. No other requirements.

So let the creativity begin, with time pressure, of course, because we all know what that is like...push yourselves and explore your creativity!

Entries are photos posted to the gallery with the title AAW February 2012 Contest only. Please post the largest photo allowed, as the winner will be included in the next Journal.

Deadline is midnight CST, on Feb. 10, 2012. Good Luck!!!
 
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Just wanted to let you all know that Barbara Dill has agreed to judge this contest! Thanks, Barbara!
 
Jerry, you can post two photos if you choose, at your option. Reading through the FAQs, it says the limit is 1920x1920 pixels, but try yours anyway. I'm pretty sure that would be a large file size.
 
AAW February 2012 Contest -Results!!!

Here is Barbara Dill's response as judge:


“The current contest is for a multi axis candlestick or holder, based on the one Barb posted to the gallery recently”. (KurtB)


So I am basing my comments on the expectation that a similar type of multi axis turning would have been used to create these new candle holders. My comments then focus on other aspects of design and esthetics. I wish we could sit around and talk about these objects. I will mention things that I think would make a piece more exciting or better balanced. I do appreciate that all of these candle holders represent the work of turners who are exploring and stretching and challenging themselves to play with new ideas. How wonderful is that!
Barbara



First Place: Jerry Hall - Candelabra

This candle holder is based on the criteria for the contest. It is turned on axes that are perpendicular to the bed of the lathe, creating square sides. The arms are 2 of the axes that were used for the body. The final axis is represented by the final cut on the top of the holder. For me, the form becomes more interesting and symbolic once the candles are placed. This is a creative direction to explore using the perpendicular orientation of the wood.



Second Place: Jerry Hall - Single Candle Holder

This is a well balanced and playful multi axis candle holder. It is well crafted and rustic, as it shows off the bark and sap wood of the tree.



Third Place: Mike Gibson - Twisted Sister

The form is well executed and elegant. If turners had academy awards, then this would be the Oscar!



Honorable Mention:

Richard Kennedy
The twist is dramatic and well executed. If more weight were at the bottom this would be a fabulous form.


Bob Sesti
This is a playful and well executed candle holder, reminiscent of Escoulen.


Jim Rinde
The spindle aspect of this candle holder is well done, reminiscent of Escoulen. If more weight were at the bottom, this form would be more balanced.


WWLewis
This candle holder is nicely done. It could be a more dramatic form if the curves were a bit thinner and reached out more to the true width of the original spindle.



Here is a link to the photos of all of the entries. http://www.aawforum.org/photopost/search.php?searchid=60250

Congratulations to everyone who entered for pushing the edges of your comfort zones and imagination. And many thanks to our judge, Barbara Dill!!
 
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Congratulations to All As Well

Thank you Richard. I was delighted with your Trio. It is not easy to get three twisted turnings to match up so nicely. This quirky business of monkeying with axes is sure fun, and brings great diversity (and surprise) to our work. I also took a moment to peruse your work on the gallery web site. What a delightful spot for a gallery and your work is amazing. I would hope I could get across the pond some day and see the work first hand.

Best, Jerry
 
KurtB

I have looked over the home page and haven't found where and what the monthly challenge is. I asked Mr. Bill over in Houston, if he knows where to look, he doesn't either. We both would like to know.

Gary😕
 
Gary,
It's not actually monthly. It coincides with the printing of the Journal issues, and what the deadline is to produce copy. I'll be posting the next contest shortly, so stay tuned. By the way, everyone, ideas for contests are welcome, and anyone submitting an idea that gets used will be credited in the Journal, so let the suggestions begin!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Embellished Teapots are a great idea

maybe fancied up with pyrography, texture, carving, color or whatever...Would be fun to see what decorations would turn up.
 
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Hi Kurt - How about a pen challenge? Plenty of opportunity to show off spindle skills as well as burning, carving, segmenting, coloring...just about anything. Pen making should be within the skill range of just about every member.

Or how about small boxes. I don't remember seeing a contest featuring boxes (although that could just be a result of failing memory). We just had the article on shrink boxes in the last journal. Not everyone may have access to green wood (or the ability to get a shrink box done to meet the deadline), so shrink boxes may not be the best choice. But opening it up to whatever kind of box someone want to make (that fits in a defined cube) could be interesting....but no spouts or handles on the boxes 😉.

Ed
 
i suggest a wallhanging......as long as it hangs on the wall, whatever you want to do with the wood sounds fair to me
 
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