SECTION N - CRAFTS & DECORATIVE ARTS
Hanne Chason
Section “N” Superintendent
443-807-1005
PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 31st, 2014
Exhibits must be delivered on August 18th, 2014 from 2PM to 8PM, or on August 19th, 2014 from 9AM to 7PM.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON, PER CLASS ALLOWED
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Please read the General Rules for the Home Arts Department, which apply, to all Sections.
Craft entries must be designed and constructed by the exhibitor or identified on the entry tag as a kit.
Size restrictions will be strictly adhered to. Please carefully read and adhere to size restrictions and regulations as set forth here and in the individual class
descriptions that follow.
Because of limited space, dollhouses, crochet , knitted or quilted items of any kind will not be accepted.
Unless otherwise noted, no exhibit over 24" will be accepted without prior approval of the Superintendent.
Decorated ceramic molds will be accepted in Classes N46 and N47 only and will be judged on technique of decoration.
Only items for which there is no other class will be accepted in miscellaneous categories.
Any item meant to be hung must have wire or chains attached firmly.
All special awards given in this section will be $15.00.
No items crafted from concrete will be accepted.
Note to exhibitors: Please be careful to only exhibit items crafted in “Fair to Fair” time line
AWARDS, ALL CLASSES
1st Place $8.00
2nd Place $6.00
3rd Place $4.00
DOLLS AND ANIMALS
ADULTS N1 – N5 Entries should be safe for children
N1
Handmade doll, original design, 6”-24” or from pattern
N2
Stuffed bear, 6”-24”
N3
Hand Puppet
N4
Stuffed animal, other than bear, original or from pattern, 6”-24”
N5
Toy or game other than doll or stuffed animal, no wood
ADULTS DECORATIVE
N6 – N14 Not meant to be played with by children
N6
Handmade doll, original design, 6”-24”
N7
Handmade doll, from pattern, 6”-24”
N8
Stuffed bear, original design, 6”-24”
N9
Stuffed bear, from pattern, 6”-24”
N10
Stuffed animal, other than bear, original design, 6”-24”
N11
Stuffed animal, other than bear, from pattern, 6”-24”
N12
Handmade doll, miniature, under 6”
N13
Stuffed animal, miniature, under 6”
N14
Special Award - FAIR USE ONLY – DO NOT ENTER
N15
N16
N17
N18
N19
N20
N21
N22
N23
N24
N25
N26
N27
N28
N29
N30
N31
N32
N33
N34
N35
CRAFTS
Party Favor – any Medium, Shower, Wedding, Holiday
Fabric design, batik, textile painting, tie dye, NO T-SHIRTS
Christmas tree ornament, single, craft only
Christmas tree ornament, single, painted only
Christmas stocking
Christmas item, other – no wreaths
Holiday decoration other than Christmas, No crochet, knit,
needlepoint, embroidery or quilted
Nature craft, No baskets or gourds
Gourd craft, from pattern or picture
Gourd craft, original design
Gourd craft, with basketry
Decoupage – any item completely decorated with cut out fabric,
Fiber, paper etc. Should have a varnished finish
Quilling
Soap
Rubber stamping, greeting cards 2 different designs mounted on 8
1/2" x 11" card stock, single sheet
Handmade greeting card other than rubber stamping. 2 different
designs mounted on 8 ½ x 11 card stock, single sheet
Rubber-stamping, any other item
Scrapbook page – 2 page layouts, 12x12 formats, must
Include page protector – NO WHOLE ALBUMS, TWO PAGE
LAYOUTS MUST BE CONNECTED
Scrapbook – whole, 12x12 formats, include page protectors
Recycled craft – any item, functional or decorative, crafted from
Recycled materials
Special Award - FAIR USE ONLY – DO NOT ENTER
N36
N37
N38
N39
N40
N41
N42
N43
N44
N45
N46
N47
N48
N49
N50
N51
N52
N53
N54
N55
N56
N57
N58
N59
N60
N61
N62
N63
N64
N65
N66
N67
N68
N69
N70
N71
N72
BASKETRY
Basketry, rib
Basketry, coiled and plaited
Basketry, wicker, twined
Basketry, splint
Basketry, splint, twilled
Basketry, materials collected and prepared by exhibitor
Basketry, made on a mold
Basketry, other
Basketry, miniature, under 6”
Special Award - FAIR USE ONLY – DO NOT ENTER
DECORATIVE ARTS
Pottery, handmade, slab built & coil built, thrown on wheel, etc.
Ceramics, decorated mold, single item, no loose pieces, stained
Ceramics, decorated mold, single item, glazed
Polymer clay, sculpey, fimo, etc., any item
China, hand painted, plate or tray
China, hand painted, other
Decorated egg, real shell, must supply appropriate display stand
Painting on purchased item
Painting on wood
Painting on metal
Painting on plexiglass, glass, terra cotta etc.
Painting on natural materials – fungus, gourds, shells, etc.
Painting on slate
Stained glass, lampshade
Stained glass panel, not to exceed 32” in any one
Dimension, must be ready to be hung – chain or wire
Stained glass other, not to exceed 24”, any one dimension . Must
be ready to be hung, chain or wire
Special Award - FAIR USE ONLY – DO NOT ENTER
Jewelry Ensemble – Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings, presented as set.
Jewelry, handpainted
Jewelry, beadwork, pin, brooch or earrings
Jewelry, beadwork other
Jewelry, metal
Jewelry, other
Off-loom beadwork
Miscellaneous, decorative
Miscellaneous, functional
Special Award - FAIR USE ONLY – DO NOT ENTER
WOODWORKING
Wood, toy or game, safe for child
Wood, constructed, basic techniques, birdhouse, feeder, functional
Wood, constructed, advance techniques, marquetry, inlay, etc.
Wood, constructed, turned on a lathe (not to exceed 24” overall)
Wood, scrollwork or fretwork
Special Award - FAIR USE ONLY – DO NOT ENTER
Wood burning
Wood carving, wading or shorebirds
Wood carving, waterfowl, decorative
Wood carving, waterfowl, folk style
Wood carving, bird of prey
Wood carving, songbird
Wood carving, game bird, other birds
Wood carving, fish or animal
Wood carving, human figure
Wood carving, walking stick or cane
Wood carving, caricature
Wood carving, mythical creature (gnome, fairy, etc.)
Wood carving, other
Wood carving, miniature other than waterfowl, under 8”
Carving, other than wood
Special Award - FAIR USE ONLY – DO NOT ENTER
N73
N74
N75
N76
N77
N78
N79
N80
N81
N82
N83
N84
N85
N86
N87
N88
N89
N90
N91
N92
N93
N94
N95
N109
N110
N111
N112
N113
N114
N115
N116
N117
N118
N119
N120
CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD
Recycle Craft – any item made from recycled materials
Pottery, handmade
Ceramics, purchased bisque, painted, stained, or glazed
Clay Craft – fimo, etc.
Any item created from fabric, yarn, fiber or leather
Can be painted
Wood, constructed
Painting on wood, metal, glass or fabric
Paper mache
Bead Craft – any item crafted from beads, includes jewelry,
Key chains, etc.
Duct Tape Craft – create any item using duct tape
Legos – create any item using legos, can be kit, not to exceed 12”
Special Award - FAIR USE ONLY- DO NOT ENTER
N121
BASKETRY CHALLENGE AWARD 2013
Maryland Landmarks
Prize
1st Place Winner- $50.00
Sponsored by the Deer Creek Basketry Guild
GLASS BLOWN ITEM
PRIZES
1st Place 2nd Place
$20.00
$15.00
3rd Place
$10.00
4th Place
$5.00
N122
Origami
1st Place
$20.00
2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
N96
MISS MARYLAND AGRICULTURE NOTE CARDS
Set of 6 Note Cards with envelopes to be presented to the
2013 Miss Maryland Agriculture (may be in any medium
suitable for note cards).
1st Place
$20.00
Prizes
2nd Place 3rd Place
$15.00
$10.00
4th Place
$5.00
N97
LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE
Create your own home made candle
(Not Purchased)
May Be Decorated
1st Place
$20.00
N98
N99
N100
N101
N102
N103
N104
N105
N106
N107
N108
Prizes
2nd Place 3rd Place
$15.00
$10.00
4th Place
$5.00
YOUTH AND CHILDREN, 12-15 YEARS OLD
Pottery, handmade
Ceramics, purchased bisque, painted, stained or glazed
Clay craft, fimo, etc.
Any item created from fabric, yarn, fiber or leather
Wood, constructed
Carving, wood, stone, etc.
Tie dye fabric or T-shirt
Recycle Craft
Painting on wood, metal or glass
Jewelry – any medium
Duct Tape Craft – create any item using duct tape
The following sponsor will be awarding an additional
prize.
Dick Smith Award
To any fair entrant using natural materials in any Basket
class in the Maryland State Fair
Prize: $25.00
Sponsored by:
The Basket Bunch