WGNC Tips, Tricks or Jigs Share
- Thursday January 15 th (Note: This meeting will be the third Thursday of the month due to NCSU being closed on the second Thursday)
- Hybrid: Live at NCSU Crafts Center and Broadcast via Zoom
- Zoom call opens a 6:15 for socializing
- Meeting begins at 6:45 PM
- Demonstration begins at 7 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
It's that time of year again to share your Tips, Tricks or Jigs! That's right, bring your favorite TTJ to share with the group. We will have tables setup for display and you will have the opportunity to explain, one on one, to your fellow members how, why and when you use your TTJ.
Is your jig too big. or do you need a different way to explain your tip or trick? No problem, just send us a photo ahead of the meeting and we will display the photo to the people in the room. See the submission instructions below.
And, to make this first event of the year even more fun, there be a give-away of three $50 gift certificates for Klingspor. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, the best executed and the jiggiest. So, get started now and get ready to bring your best Tip or Trick or Jig with you to the Craft Center.
Tips, Tricks and Jigs - How it all works:
It's easy! All you need to do is bring your Tip, Trick or Jig to the Craft Center or submit a photo or two of the Tip, Trick or Jig you want to share.
Then, during the evening your item will be shared with all to see and you will be given an opportunity to explain your TTJ and answer any questions other members might have.
So, do you have a Tip that has made something in the shop better? Or maybe you've got a Trick that allows you to get that special effect or shape. Oh, and that Jig that you can't live without, no matter what it is, if it is a Tip, Trick or Jig, come show it and share it!
Tips, Tricks and Jigs Submission guidelines:
- Participants can only win in one category
- Participants are limited to two entries for presentation.
- Plan on each presentation being no longer that 1 - 2 minutes (to be guided by the number of entries).
- Be prepared and concise in your presentation.
- Judge's decisions on prize awards are final.
Photo Guidelines:
- For photo entries, Email your submissions to Woodturnersguildnc@gmail.com .
- The deadline for photo submissions is 6:00 PM on Wednesday January 14th. Due to processing time, we cannot accept entries received after this time.
- Include no more than four photos of each entry (front/back, top/bottom, any orientation that will help you explain your entry).
- Include your name and a short (one or two sentence) description of the item being submitted.
- Reduce your photo file size before sending – try to keep files to 1Mb or less.
- Not sure how to resize or crop your photos? This 3-minute guide can help if you use Windows.
- Include your name in your photo file name.
Some Final Photo Tips:
- Use a booth/backdrop if you have one or use a solid color wall.
- Find good lighting, preferably from one source. Don't rely on camera flash.
- If it's a finished piece, we suggest your best "gallery" shot and another of the bottom or profile/detail not shown in the main shot.
- If it's a work in progress, closeup shots of problem areas or specific challenges would be appropriate.
- Crop your photos fairly close to the object alone.