January Competition Project Discussion

[skeetoids]

Hi Folks,

I'll bet you that whoever wins each month will be very surprised.

It doesn't matter how long you've been turning, I've seen the thread so far and there are some cracking bowls, from newbies and masters alike.

That's what makes a simple compy interesting, it's not the fact that we stand a chance of winning something that really counts, it's the fact that once a month we all get to post work en mass, it's brilliant to see so much work, effort, determination, skill, design etc.

Brilliant.

Cheers,

Lee.

 

[loz]

God there are some great bowls on that thread, and some from very rare attendees of the forum.

Its gonna make a great inspiration poster when i get them all printed off !

Well done everyone.

 

[Silverbirch]

What the competition has done for me is to prod me into figuring out how to post pics on the forum.
I didn`t find it as easy as some have suggested it is, but I`m dead chuffed that I`ve finally cracked it! :-D

Ian

 

[Melinda_dd]

I don't know about anyone else, but the suspense is killing me! I'm checking the site so many times a day... just incase THE decision has been made!!

Please please mr judge, if on the off chance, please, you make any decisions, please, before the 31st, please put us out of our misery!!! .... please :lol:

 

[myturn]

I don't know about anyone else, but the suspense is killing me! I'm checking the site so many times a day... just incase THE decision has been made!!

Please please mr judge, if on the off chance, please, you make any decisions, please, before the 31st, please put us out of our misery!!! .... please :lol:

Stop trying to influence the judges, you could at least offer them something nice :mrgreen: so that they will look kindly on you, I'm sure they are open to bribes of some sort 8)

 

[OldWood]

B*****r , I missed the fact that the limit was 10pm on the 26th. Photos all prepared and I couldn't really get on till after 10 that evening. "Thread Locked" - lots of sweery words.

Rob

 

[Melinda_dd]

I don't know about anyone else, but the suspense is killing me! I'm checking the site so many times a day... just incase THE decision has been made!!

Please please mr judge, if on the off chance, please, you make any decisions, please, before the 31st, please put us out of our misery!!! .... please :lol:

Stop trying to influence the judges, you could at least offer them something nice :mrgreen: so that they will look kindly on you, I'm sure they are open to bribes of some sort 8)

Bribe dear, me dear, no dear!!! :wink: :lol:

 

[gus3049]

I reckon he's going to need more time than he's been given.

I'm glad I don't have to choose, I wonder if he's regretting the offer? The bowls offer such a cross-section of styles for start. The finish on most looked pretty good to me. I think I would probably be staring at ten or so and wondering how the hell to put them in any sensible rank order.

However, that said, I have had the odd hurry up moment myself!! Its going to fascinating reading the critiques on the first five. After that of course, its open house. I hope we all like what we hear!

 

[Wood spoiler]

I completely agree with what has been said about the range of bowls.

As an entirely useless execise I rated my 1-5 and my Office Manager who is fascinated with my Turning output, and incidently she is also fascinated by our competition, rated them. My top 5 was my own critical assessment from a "turners" point of view. However, her top 5 were rated in order of what she would spend her money on to buy to take home. Our lists were substantially different.

Therefore this serves to confirm the sentiment repeatedly expressed that the winners are .... everyone that has entered and everyone that has enjoyed looking at the submissions and everyone that has derived an idea for a future project and everyone that will join in a future challenge because of this one.

:lol: =D> =D> =D> =D> :lol:

Roll on February!

 

[gus3049]

A very good point. I think we all get bogged down in the technicalities of what we do sometimes. That's fine for the hobby turner but if its the intention to make some money at it, the ONLY thing that matters is what the 'office manager' thinks.

They who pay the piper etc......

Naturally, I think that if they don't agree with my viewpoint they lack any taste and discrimination. Sadly, in one of my previous incarnations it seemed that those with the most spare cash also had the most spare tastelessness. But then design is a matter of taste, although the gurus would tell you that there is definitely 'good' and 'bad'. Not sure myself. I just know what I like and hope others will agree enough to pay lots of money.

Technically 100% is what interests me at the moment. Once I crack that (ho ho) I can think more about form.

Done your candlestick yet?

 

[Melinda_dd]

Is it the 31st yet