Participate in Sayuri’s Design of the Month Contest

What’s it like? Every month in the first week (from November to January) I will be specifying a theme (a material, a technique or concept) for the Design of the Month Contest. Using the specified theme you have to make “ONE piece/set” of jewelry. Photograph and title it suitably and e-mail it to me before the end date. The best design will be considered as the design of the month and will be up for display

So what will you win?

A certificate of Appreciation from Sayuri and the winning design and designer will be featured in my blog and in my website as the design and designer of the month respectively. Your designs will be seen by hundreds of enthusiasts worldwide, along with your name and website/blog information.

Who can participate?

Open to all free living citizens of the world; students, amateurs, teachers, professionals, anybody and everybody above the age of 18 can participate.

How to participate in Sayuri’s Design of the Month Contest

Please send “ONE” clear photograph ** (not more than 500KB) of your design along with the following details through email.  Actual piece not required.

Name:

City and Country:

Title of your design:

Technique used:

Description: (in 30 words or less)

Email address: (will not be published)

Website or blog: (give this info only if you wish to be linked)

The words “Sayuri design of the month, theme, and your name” should be the subject line of your email and the photograph Title. For example if your name is Sam and you are entering for the month of November then your subject line and photo title should be “Sayuri Design of November – theme – Sam”
So what will you win? A certificate of Appreciation from Sayuri and the winning design and designer will be featured in my blog and in my website as the design and designer of the month respectively. Your designs will be seen by hundreds of enthusiasts worldwide, along with your name and website/blog information.

Keep in mind (rules):
– All designs must be handmade. Use of machinery not permitted.
-The item designed must be a piece of jewelry (neckpieces, earrings, rings, bangles, bracelets, anklets, brooches, hair ornaments and anything more you can think of) or accessories like hair clips/bands and belts. Bags, shoes, ties or home décor pieces will not be accepted.
– All designs must be original. Winning designs from another jewelry-making contest may not be submitted.
– End date is 20th of every month for the contest. The results will be announced on both my blog and website in the last week of every month.
– Judging Criteria – creativity, wearability, technique, adherence to the theme and cost effectiveness. *
– Participating in this contest means that you have read and agreed to the terms and conditions

Tips
* Though I would like you to create one-of-a-kind jewelry that makes a statement, I am looking for cost effective jewelry that can be easily bought and worn by everybody. So please refrain from using precious metals, gemstones and antique (read expensive) finds in you design to make it spectacular.
** Please photograph the entire design, including clasp or closure if applicable.

Terms & conditions:

You may only enter as an individual (no teams allowed) and only one entry per person per month. The certificate awarded will be only a certificate of appreciation and not credit. This contest has no link whatsoever with any company, person or brand of the same name anywhere else in the world. Organizer’s rights: By submitting an entry to this contest, you grant the organizer limited perpetual, global, royalty-free, sub licensable right to reproduce, display, publish, make changes to and create derivative works from your entry for educational or commercial purposes (no mass production). The copyright of the photograph will rest with the participant. All rights reserved.

I look forward to receiving your incredible creations!

Cheers

Divya N