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February's Competition Project Discussion
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myturn":3grp1swf said:
After midnight tonight you post your photos here
click the link
february-s-challenge-a-candlestick-t48138.html
you have until 22.00 on the 24th to upload then the forum will be locked for Judging
CHJ
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myturn":2loksbnd said:
I can easily arrange for the thread to stay locked until tomorrow after breakfast. :twisted:
myturn":36eyxour said:
You can go to bed and do it tomorrow :mrgreen: Night Night :lol:
cambournepete
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My candlestick is ready 
cambournepete":3vfos1y3 said:My candlestick is ready
Cutting it close Pete :lol:
Wood spoiler
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I am enjoying seeing all the entries being submitted.
A bit disappointing that a large number failed to make a submission this month. Come on guys make the effort, it's well worth it. It is fantastic to see so many interpretations of the simple brief given to us by Blister. We all gain from the ideas, techniques and woods used.
This challenges truly accelerates the learning curve
A bit disappointing that a large number failed to make a submission this month. Come on guys make the effort, it's well worth it. It is fantastic to see so many interpretations of the simple brief given to us by Blister. We all gain from the ideas, techniques and woods used.
This challenges truly accelerates the learning curve
10 PM cutoff tonight
So photos to be uploaded before 10pm then the forum will be locked
So photos to be uploaded before 10pm then the forum will be locked
it's been one of those months..... haven't got around to this until today.... and I finished mine at 10:05PM ...... <sigh>
#-o
Good luck to all who were more timely! There's some great work this month - congratulations to all - they're all winners! =D>
Liam
Reminder to self - put a clock in the 'shop... (hammer)
...... <sigh>#-o
Good luck to all who were more timely! There's some great work this month - congratulations to all - they're all winners! =D>
Liam
Reminder to self - put a clock in the 'shop... (hammer)
damn missed the deadline due to computer having a mind of its own and saving photos as tif files :?: preventing this computer illiterate from loading piccies very frustrating :evil: ](*,) #-o will try to sort out and post after judging :roll:
best of luck to all of you
:evil: ](*,) #-o will try to sort out and post after judging :roll: best of luck to all of you
DougieH
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I have to say the entries are brilliant. There are a number of designs I will be having a go at in the coming weeks. Great inspiration for us beginners.
Doug
Doug
gus3049
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I'm with Colin on this. I realise that there are some people out there who actually work for a living and might be a bit busy but....this competition is producing some gems and we should all support Blister's efforts.
I feel it possible that some might be put off by the consistent quality that some are turning in (no names no pack drill) and that there is no chance of avoiding a 60:12 drubbing. I'm sure this is the wrong attitude. It should be spurring us on to higher things and making us think about what is possible.
It seems that the candlestick was a particularly good subject to make us 'think outside the box' and really give our turning some thought.
I find it inspirational and it has made me more determined to produce at least one piece this year that can reach the level necessary to stand up there with the best. I might fail but I'm going to give it a go
I feel it possible that some might be put off by the consistent quality that some are turning in (no names no pack drill) and that there is no chance of avoiding a 60:12 drubbing. I'm sure this is the wrong attitude. It should be spurring us on to higher things and making us think about what is possible.
It seems that the candlestick was a particularly good subject to make us 'think outside the box' and really give our turning some thought.
I find it inspirational and it has made me more determined to produce at least one piece this year that can reach the level necessary to stand up there with the best. I might fail but I'm going to give it a go
Gordon
I think that the "I'm never going to be good enough to win" is certainly a concern were this a fully fledged competition with some expensive bit of kit as a prize. However we basically playing for bragging rights here (with some very natty shields available for the winner). As such I for one have a very simple aim = score 12 points, i.e. do at least one item a month for a year. Such a goal would more than double, possibly triple, my normal annual output. It also means that I have to do something different each month - some things (like the candle stick) I've never done before; either because they take me well outside my comfort zone or I've never thought to do them before.
I'm assuming that most other people will have the same sort of approach but I would be natural for some people to fall by the wayside after the first flush or enthusiasm.
Having said all of that I'd love to be placed or even win one of these months
Miles
I think that the "I'm never going to be good enough to win" is certainly a concern were this a fully fledged competition with some expensive bit of kit as a prize. However we basically playing for bragging rights here (with some very natty shields available for the winner). As such I for one have a very simple aim = score 12 points, i.e. do at least one item a month for a year. Such a goal would more than double, possibly triple, my normal annual output. It also means that I have to do something different each month - some things (like the candle stick) I've never done before; either because they take me well outside my comfort zone or I've never thought to do them before.
I'm assuming that most other people will have the same sort of approach but I would be natural for some people to fall by the wayside after the first flush or enthusiasm.
Having said all of that I'd love to be placed or even win one of these months
Miles
Pvt_Ryan
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As has been said, I dont really look at this as a comp.. I look at it as an incentive to do different things. I've only just started turning so realistically have little hope of getting more than 1 point per month but what it does do is force me to try new things and also gives me some damn good bits of work to copy and see if I can mimic.
Jan = My 1st bowl
Feb = My 1st candlestick
Mar = My 1st platter
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and bsides you never know on some of the plain pieces I might even get lucky and out do a pro..
Jan = My 1st bowl
Feb = My 1st candlestick
Mar = My 1st platter
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and bsides you never know on some of the plain pieces I might even get lucky and out do a pro..
gus3049
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This is basically what I was trying to say!!
But I am definitely going to get the 12!!
But I am definitely going to get the 12!!
spasm
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I to agree with all above,
I’ve not entered any of my turnings to any competition this idea was excellent I’m going for 11 points this year and lots of experience, my entry this month had a bonus of quite a few comments, asking how I actually made the candle stick and have I thought of selling them.
spasm
I’ve not entered any of my turnings to any competition this idea was excellent I’m going for 11 points this year and lots of experience, my entry this month had a bonus of quite a few comments, asking how I actually made the candle stick and have I thought of selling them.
spasm
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