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
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 and 1" in width and may not be longer than the tip.
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
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 longer 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
Scoring Guide 2 Hands
10 = Flawless
9 = Almost Flawless
8 = Very Good
7 = Good
6 = Above Average
5 = Average
4 = Below Average
3 = Poor
2 = Very Poor
1 = Unacceptable
Scoring Guide 1 Hand
5 = Flawless
4 = Very Good
3 = Average
2 = Below Average
1 = Very Poor