Blackhawk Woodcarvers Show

1. ORIGINALITY   Interpretation of the subject that originates from a creative idea or vision. Some examples, but not limited to, are 1) identified with your personality and/or interest, 2) unique application of wood, 3) something never done before as not a copy of prior art, 4) unique carving style having an unusual tool patina.

2. SKILLED EXECUTION   Visible quality of the ability to use tools having clean cuts without fuzz, and no tool cutting errors as inappropriate residual knife or gouge overruns. Glued blocks or panels to have tight joints. Secondary carved objects to have proper fit-up with the basic carving.

3. SURFACE FINISH   Consistent surface preparation (blade and gouge effect, scraping, or sanding). Blemishes of any kind are removed. Proper application of finishing materials. If not painted, the grain should be enhanced with the finishing materials.  If painted, colors are appropriate to represent the theme.

4. COMPLEXITY   To be concerned with a high order of difficulty.

5. FINAL PRESENTATION---Resultant carving is properly planned to have balance and composition. And in review of all of the above, consideration is given to the decorative value and worthiness of the entry