3D Nail Art, criteria

Judge 1

Originality – 5 Points

·         the design is innovative (new and original)

·         the design is unique (different from other designs we have seen in the past  and from other entries)

·         the design exceeds expectation of originality

Visual Interest – 10 Points

·         the design captures your attention

·         the design holds your attention

·         the design continues to draw your attention to new details

Color – 10 Points

·         the colors enhance the design

·         the colors complement each other

·         the colors represent the theme

Presentation – 5 Points

·         this entry is presented within the 3-D rules

·         this entry is presented as if it is a special piece of art

·         care was taken to make this presentation neat and clean

·         written statement is included and is complete and understandable

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Judge 2

Balance – 5 Points

·         various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too  busy

·         the sum of the design is in harmony with the parts of the whole design

Design and Detail – 10 Points

·         the design enhances the theme

·         the design is well thought out

·         the detail of design is clean and precise

·         the design has adequate detail

Dimension – 10 Points

·         the dimension is obvious and within the guidelines 3-D rules

·         the dimension enhances the theme and is balanced

·         the dimension may not protrude more than 1″ in height from the tip surface

Overall Impression – 10 Points

·         this design makes an excellent overall impression

·         this design is complete and needs no improvement

·         this entry is within all rules and guidelines

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Judge 3

Complexity – 10 Points

·         the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort

·         the design involves multiple techniques

·         the complexity relates to the theme

Workmanship – 10 Points

·         the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills

·         the workmanship is neat, clean and precise

·         the theme is well represented

Tip Length – 5 Points

·         the tips are graduated in length and size

·         the length of tips must be no linger than 2″

·         the width may be no wider than 3/4″ if they were flattened out

Theme – 10 Points

·         the theme is obvious and completely developed

·         the theme is continued on all 10 nails

·         the design enhances the theme