[Jewelry making - Article 01262] - Re: [Orchid] Watches vs. Stones, Jury Photo Edition

[Karen Trimble Shell]

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Hi Allan,

    I took a look at your website to familiarize myself with your work,
    and I think it's really great!! My answer to your question is....YES,
    absolutely. 

    My opinion about the show slide is....Make the watchband the focus of
    the slide and the "name" of the watch less obvious. I think you have
    accomplished that in some of your images. Do you sell the watchband
    cuffs without the watches??? I have experience as a judge in the
    jewelry category of a long running art show in my area. I have the
    honor to do it again this year. I always look for original design,
    fine craftsmanship, and wearability of the item, if in fact it is to
    be worn, and not a piece intended as sculpture, that's a different
    category. I feel your watchbands are unique, and you are right in
    wondering how judges may view the use of a "name brand". I
    particularly like the image where the watch is viewed from the side,
    as to show more detail of the watchband and not the face of the
    watch. Also I need to stress the obvious (with respect)..... The
    rules and regulations of the show and the entry guidelines are first
    and foremost. If your application does not specifically say that
    manufactured components are unacceptable, then by all means send an
    image! 

    I'm curious to see the rest of the opinions, but I vote for sending
    a slide! 

    That's my 2 cents.....is that where "talk is cheap" comes from???? :)

Karen

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