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Required
Documentation |
Image
Guidelines
*** BEFORE YOU PAY ***
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1. Prepare Your Photographs |
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Follow photo requirements
listed in the
Guidelines below. |
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Consider naming your image
files the same name as your bead title. |
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If including a reference
(edited) image along with your unedited entry, add
something like "_edited" to the end of the file name so
the files can easily be matched. |
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You may want to package all
of your files into a single ZIP or Stuff-It file for
easier uploading, but this is not required. |
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Contact
julie@fergiebeads.com if you have any questions.
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2. Prepare Your Documentation |
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We have the required
information
listed below.
To assist in preparing your documentation, we have also
provided templates in three file formats to download. Choose from:
DOC,
RTF,
TXT |
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Accepted file types are
TXT, RTF or DOC file. |
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Please name your file with
your last name, underscore and first initial (eg.,
Ferguson_J.TXT)
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3. Additional Instructions |
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Provide only one
photo/image per entry. You may submit up to three
entries per application. |
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Follow
Image Guidelines for submitted
photos. |
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Include supporting
documentation with your application via a TXT, RTF or
DOC file.
Please do not submit a hard or printed copy of the
documentation. |
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Payment and CDs/files must be
postmarked or uploaded by December 3, 2007. |
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Failure to follow these
directions and guidelines may exclude your work from Bead
Review 3, even if the jury selects your beads to be
published.
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PAYMENT
Once you have "all your ducks in a row", click the button
below to begin your payment and uploading process. Once you
have finished checking out, click the gold
button reading "Return to W. Brad Pearson" to access the link for uploading your files via yousendit.com.
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$25 Application Fee
for Bead Review 3
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Provide the following information in a DOC, RTF or TXT file. This information is not to be submitted in printed form.
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Helpful Templates ***
To assist you in gathering/providing the required documentation, you
may want to download one of the documentation templates for
reference.
Choose from:
DOC,
RTF,
TXT
Note:
The TXT template will open in your browser if you click the
link, so instead right-click to save the file.
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Applicant Information (Items in
RED will not be published and
are for Art of Beadmaking use only) |
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Your name |
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Business name |
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Mailing address |
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Shipping address (to be used for
mailing your complimentary book) |
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Email address |
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Website URL |
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Experience in Months (if submitting to newcomer category) |
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Daytime Phone |
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Evening Phone |
Entry Documentation -
include the following for each entry: |
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Image file name |
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Title of Bead |
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Category (Focal, Sets,
Newcomer) |
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Date of work (Month,
2007) |
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Name of photographer |
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Dimensions of bead or
largest bead in set (in centimeters) |
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Type of glass used
Be specific. Do not simply list "soft glass" or "boro",
provide brand name or other description of glass type. (eg.,
Effetre, Lauscha, Czech, Uroboros, Bullseye, Glass Alchemy,
Satake, Gaffer, etc.) |
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Other ingredients
(eg.,
silver, Reichenbach frit, Thompson enamels, etc.)
Complete & concise
explanatory notes of entry - 100 word limit.
Include techniques used and details. Consider including
construction methods/ techniques, inspiration/motivation,
why this is bead is representative of your 2007 work, etc.
See
example. |
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We understand the importance of accurate representation of your
work, but we receive hundreds of photos. Following the guidelines
below will ensure a smooth process for all of us!
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Provide only one photo/image
per entry. You may submit up to three entries per application.
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Photo must be at least 900
pixels (or 3" at 300 dpi resolution) on its shortest side.
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Photos should be supplied in
JPG or TIF format and must not have been edited in any way. You
may include an edited version of your bead photo – in addition
to the original photograph – for the layout designer to use as
reference for color accuracy.
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Use neutral backgrounds -
white, black or gray - solid or gradient
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Do not include excessive
background area in your photos or the final bead image size may
be too small. Bead images which are too small will not be
suitable for publication.
Feel free to e-mail
Julie Ferguson if you
have any questions about the image guidelines.
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