2017 BAKER COUNTY FAIR OFFICIAL PREMIUM BOOK PAGE 39
member . If the completed item is quilted by someone other than the member , please note this on the Fiber Arts Exhibit Explanation Card . 261 100 76 (_) Patchwork Quilts , no kits , Quilts of any size made using piecing techniques such as English , traditional American , Seminole , etc . Members may choose to follow a pattern , such as Log Cabin , but the fabric selection , fabric layout , and all cutting is done by the member . If the completed item is quilted by someone other than the member , please note this on the Fiber Arts Exhibit Explanation Card . 261 100 77 (_) Patchwork on other items , items other than quilts made using piecing techniques such as English , traditional American , Seminole , etc . Might include clothing , wall hangings , pillows , linens , etc . 261 100 80 (_) Quilting , hand stitched , multi layered projects made using hand quilting stitches . Items should have a top layer , filling or batting , and bottom layer held together by the hand stitching . All work done by the member . 261 100 81 (_) Quilting , machine stitched , multi layered projects made using machine quilting stitches . Items should have a top layer , filling or batting , and bottom layer held together by the machine stitching . All work done by the member . 261 100 82 (_) Quilting , tied , multi layered projects made using tying to hold the layer together . Items should have a top layer , filling or batting , and bottom layer held together by the tie stitches . 261 100 90 (_) Papermaking , Projects resulting from actual papermaking .
LEATHERCRAFT Members may enter up to three classes , but only one exhibit per class . Each exhibit will consist of one article ( a pair of gloves , slippers , etc ., is considered one article ). If a project qualifies for more than one class , the member should decide which part of their work they would like to emphasize by selecting the appropriate class . Overall appearance of the entire article will be considered during judging .
To qualify for judging , a fully completed 4-H Expressive Arts Exhibit Explanation card must be attached . Forms are available at the county Extension offices and on the State 4-H website at : http :// oregon . 4h . oregonstate . edu / fair-book-expressive-arts
Each article must be labeled with the member ’ s name , county , and exhibit class number . When a pair of articles makes up an exhibit , the articles must each be labeled ( as above ) and attached to each other . Note : Fill in the blank in class number (_) with one of the following numbers . 1 - Junior 2 - Intermediate 3 - Senior 251 100 01 (_) Stamping techniques : Demonstrates the use of alphabet stamps , number stamps , and 2-D and 3-D image stamps of any size . Use of the swivel knife and oth-er tools may be incorporated into overall design . 251 100 02 (_) Floral Carving : Demonstrates use of basic tools and carving techniques on designs primarily using elements such as flowers , leaves , seeds , nuts , or scrolls . Basic tools can include , but are not limited to , swivel knife , beveler , veiner , pear shader , camouflage , backgrounder , and seeder . Carving techniques should show proper use of the selected tools to create the overall design . Use of color is allowed . 251 100 03 (_) Geometric and basketweaves : Demonstrates use of geometric or basketweave tools to create appropriate design . Design may include use of the swivel knife and other tools . 251 100 04 (_) Figure carving , Pictorial carving , or Embossing Techniques : Demonstrates Figure carving , Pictorial carving , or Embossing techniques . The application of color is appropriate but not required . 251 100 05 (_) Use of Color : Demonstrates at least one of the following techniques : solid color , antique stain , block dyeing , background dyeing , resist dyeing , air brushing , or use of multiple colors . 251 100 06 (_) Lacing techniques : Demonstrates assembly of project using appropriate lacing techniques 251 100 07 (_) Stitching : Demonstrates assembly of project using appropriate hand or machine stitching techniques . If appropriate , edges of project must be rounded with an edging tool and burnished or slicked . Edge dye may be applied but is not required . 251 100 08 (_) Edging : Demonstrates appropriate rounding of edges and burnishing or slicking techniques . Edge dye may be applied but is not required 251 100 09 (_) Hardware Application : Demonstrates appropriate application of hardware such as snaps , rivets , buckles , D-rings , clasps , 3 ring binders , key mounts , bar clamps , spots , conchos , etc . 251 100 10 (_) Advanced techniques : Includes filigree , designing own tooling pattern , designing and cutting of interior pieces or lining , cutting project from hide or leather , rolled edges , folding , skiving , molding , lining application , and zipper installation . The advanced technique should be a major or important element of the overall project . 251 100 11 (_) Major Article : Should show the ability to handle an advanced project that includes skills from at least 3 of the other classes . 251 100 12 (_) Other creative techniques : project demonstrates creative techniques such as Pyrography ( burning ), braiding , knot work , sculpting and molding , or appliqué .
PHOTOGRAPHY The following classes are for still photography . Video projects should be entered under Communications .
Members may enter in up to three classes ( no more than one entry per class ). Members may send one exhibit per class from two classes that qualified to state fair . All photos must have been originally taken by the member . Public display of exhibits will be at the discretion of 4-H management .
Exhibits are entered and displayed at the risk of the exhibitor .
To qualify for judging , a fully completed 4-H Photography Exhibit Explanation Card ( 241-01 ) must be attached . Judging criteria are outlined on the Photography Exhibit Evaluation Form ( 241-02 ). Forms are available at the county Extension offices and on the State 4-H website , http :// oregon . 4h . oregonstate . edu / fair-book-expressive-arts
Photography classes are divided by subject matter or technique . If a photo includes more than one type of subject ( i . e . people and animals ), the member should decide which category is the most appropriate . Digital and film photos will be included in the same class except as restricted by the class description . Color and black & white images will be included in the same class according to subject or technique .
All single images must have one side , the shorter side , no less than 5 inches . Photos must have a backing for protection . Photos must be either mounted or mounted and matted . The final exhibit size , including either mount or mat must be no less than 8 ” x10 ” and may not exceed 16 ” x20 ”. Any commercially available pre-cut mats that accommodate these size ranges are acceptable . Mats cut by the member must meet the size specifications .
Photos must be either mounted or matted with a rigid backing . Anything firm or stiff to protect the photos on the backside , which does not show , such as foam core or rigid cardboard , is required . Photos can not come in only matted , the photos must have a backing for protection . The surface which shows from behind mounted only photos or around matted photos must be mat board . Anything firm or stiff to protect the photos on the