Frank Lloyd Wright Contest #1: The Rules

I like that! Someone complained once about the competitions. I suggested we just consider them themed galleries. -onaccounta what you said…it IS really cool seeing the variety of different types of work and all the creativity and fine workmanship that arise from a single prompt!

-- christine

Sounds good to me. I don’t really care what we call it. I just think it will be fun to see the different creations from the same source material.

-- JoeyG ~~~ http://www.facebook.com/JHGWoodWorks

I am competitive by nature. My problem is skill. Me competing with the top 10 box makers on this site is like my mom fighting Manny Pacquiou.

However, I must say it’s a challenge and I’ve done dumber things (this is very provable). A challenge it is!

-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability

im in, nice job joey, this will be fun and its nice having a little bit building time, as you said, things are busy…some folks are just trying to wiggle out of there basements…lol…but i imagine there eyes will be peering out soon…tools are at stake…lol

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

Hi Monte, Look at it more as an exercise in ideas. It’s not the skill level I am looking for. It’s a reason for a lot of different people to be inspired and interpret a central idea. In this case the work of FLW.

-- JoeyG ~~~ http://www.facebook.com/JHGWoodWorks

LOL Grizz. I think the new grout mixer I got for my drill is gonna be my tool on this one. But that’s okay, because my wife is happy and that’s all that really matters.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

-- JoeyG ~~~ http://www.facebook.com/JHGWoodWorks

Great! I have a few ideas rolling around that I look forward to bringing to reality.

-- Lis - Michigan - http://www.missmooseart.com - https://www.etsy.com/people/lisbokt

Great contest idea, however I am away from my shop for awhile and will not be able to participate. Look forward to seeing all the cool projects!

-- Shameless - Winner of two Stumpy Nubs Awards

A cantilevered box. Sounds interesting…..

-- My mind is like lighting, one brilliant flash, then its gone.....

Welcome aboard Liz. After looking at your projects I am sure you will create something incredible.

Rob, I am sorry to hear that you have to be away from your shop. I would be very grumpy without my sawdust meditation everyday. You have all summer if you get back in there early.

-- JoeyG ~~~ http://www.facebook.com/JHGWoodWorks

For those who don’t like competition, if you look around life you will see that we compete at things throughout every day. From jobs to driving and so on. If you’re not interested don’t pay attention.

-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability

I’m all in and have penciled the date on my calender. The ideas are starting to flow!

I think this “competition” will get everyone who enters to try something new in materials, techniques or skills used! Great idea Joey.

-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!

I grew up in Midland, Michigan which was the home of Frank Lloyd Wright’s protege, Alden Dow. I’ve been able to spend a lot of time inside several of Dow’s houses, and one of Wright’s in Midland too. Very unique. I may have to enter this contest…

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It wasn’t really my idea Jim. I thought that Dennis and Roberts little competition was a great idea, and then I thought it would be a great way to see how folks interpret the same base information. Seemed like fun.

-- JoeyG ~~~ http://www.facebook.com/JHGWoodWorks

Please do join us. I can’t even imagine what kinds of ideas you guys will come up with.

-- JoeyG ~~~ http://www.facebook.com/JHGWoodWorks