GLASSWORK
(Revised 1/98)

This category includes Glassblown pieces, Lampwork and Beadwork.

• 0:No documentation
• 1:3x5 card with any one of the following: country of origin, period of origin, characteristics of style, reference.
• 2:3x5 card with two of the above.
• 3:3x5 card with three of the above.
• 5:3x5 card with four of the above.

AUTHENTICITY (0-4 points)

• 0:Blatantly modern (dichroic glass, modern shape)
• 1:Generally period, with some obviously modern elements present (Ex. copper foil, dichroic glass)
• 2:Work is appropriate to stated time and place.
• 3:Style (shape, size) and decorations (stringers, millifiori, feathering, etc. ) seem entirely period
• 4:Period materials and procedures used whenever possible.

• 1:Small, basic shapes and forms with no ornamentation (small beads, shot glasses)
• 2:Small, basic shapes and forms with simple ornamentation (stringers, dots) or medium-sized pieces with no ornamentation.
• 3:Small, basic shapes and forms with complex ornamentation (millifiori, feathering) or medium forms with simple ornamentation or large, unornamented forms.
• 4:Mediums forms with complex ornamentation or large forms with some ornamentation.
• 5:Large forms with complex ornamentation.

• 1:Matches basic form and function (a bead with a hole through it, a shot glass that holds liquid)
• 2:Inconsistency in ornamentation and control of form; may have air bubbles
• 3:Shows moderate consistency with ornamentation and basic forms (round beads, tumbled with mostly even sides)
• 4:No air bubbles with consistent ornamentation
• 5:Forms are even throughout with no sharp edges or air bubbles

• 1:Patterns and forms directly from books (like Zimmerman's Christmas Beads, etc.)
• 2:Exact copy of a period piece or close duplication of someone else's project.
• 3:Standardized project with personal variations of ornamentation (10 matching, plain round beads, goblet with feathered stringers, etc.)
• 4:Modified basic pattern or ornamentation (10 feathered bicones or goblet stylized stem, etc.)
• 5:Mostly original combination of copied elements ( a strand of assorted eye beads, tumbler with personalized device)
• 6:Work is almost entirely original application of period designs and methods (a strand of Norse millifiori beads, and enameled glass, etc.)

• 1:Basic form and function with air bubbles, or stress fractures
• 2:No stress fractures, inconsistent forms, may have air bubbles
• 3:Evidence of basic shaping skills; no stress fractures or chill marks
• 4:Stable base; good shaping skills and basic ornamentation types ( stripes, feathering, dots)
• 5:No air bubbles, consistent for and ornamentation
• 6:Consistent form with good use of complex ornamentation

DOCUMENTATION (0-4 points) Must have at least 1 page, 2-3 pages preferable. More is acceptable. Give one point for each of the following that is present:

• Identification/Description of the entry plus the approximate date and place/nationality in history that the entry is modeled upon.
• Statement or listing of materials used in entry's construction and use(s) of the entry.
• Describes method(s) used to create entry (may include reasons for why a certain process or material was used).
• Cites at least two references, either illustrative (pictures) or descriptive relating to either A) period use of such item OR B) period method of constructing such item OR C) both A & B.

• 0:Blatantly modern (dichroic glass, modern shape)
• 1:Generally period, with some obviously modern elements present (Ex. copper foil, dichroic glass)
• 2:Work is appropriate to stated time and place.
• 3:Style (shape, size) and decorations (stringers, millifiori, feathering, etc. ) seem entirely period
• 4:Period materials and procedures used whenever possible.

• 1:Small, basic shapes and forms with no ornamentation (small beads, shot glasses)
• 2:Small, basic shapes and forms with simple ornamentation (stringers, dots) or medium-sized pieces with no ornamentation.
• 3:Small, basic shapes and forms with complex ornamentation (millifiori, feathering) or medium forms with simple ornamentation or large, unornamented forms.
• 4:Mediums forms with complex ornamentation or large forms with some ornamentation.
• 5:Large forms with complex ornamentation.

WORKMANSHIP (1-5 points)

• 1:Matches basic form and function (a bead with a hole through it, a shot glass that holds liquid)
• 2:Inconsistency in ornamentation and control of form; may have air bubbles
• 3:Shows moderate consistency with ornamentation and basic forms (round beads, tumbled with mostly even sides)
• 4:No air bubbles with consistent ornamentation
• 5:Forms are even throughout with no sharp edges or air bubbles

• 1:Patterns and forms directly from books (like Zimmerman's Christmas Beads, etc.) OR is an exact copy of a period piece or close duplication of someone else's project
• 2:Standardized project with personal variations of ornamentation (10 matching, plain round beads, goblet with feathered stringers, etc.) OR is a modified basic pattern or ornamentation (10 feathered bicones or goblet stylized stem, etc.)
• 3:Mostly original combination of copied elements ( a strand of assorted eye beads, tumbler with personalized device)
• 4:Work is almost entirely original application of period designs and methods (a strand of Norse millifiori beads, and enameled glass, etc.)

• 1:Irregular form with air bubbles AND stress fractures.
• 2:Irregular form with air bubbles OR stress fractures.
• 3:Basic form and function with air bubbles and/or stress fractures.
• 4:No stress fractures, inconsistent forms, may have air bubbles.
• 5:Evidence of basic shaping skills; no stress fractures or chill marks.
• 6:Stable base; good shaping skills and basic ornamentation types (stripes, feathering, dots).
• 7:No air bubbles, consistent for and ornamentation.
• 8:Consistent form with good use of complex ornamentation.

DOCUMENTATION (0-4 points) Must have at least 3 pages of discussion (NOT including visuals and bibliography). More is acceptable. Give score based on the following:

• 0:No or very inaccurate documentation
• 1:Minimum of time period, country of origin, style.
• 2:Minimum information with visual reference(s) to period examples, but little or no discussion of period practice; OR minimum information plus discussion of period practice, but no visual references.
• 3:Minimum information plus visual references and discussion of period practice.
• 4:#3 but very complete examples and discussion. Includes rationale for design elements, techniques and materials used, as well as their appropriateness to each other, to the item's purpose and to period. Explains original project or research. Explains any deviations or variations from period norm.

• 0:Blatantly modern (dichroic glass, modern shape)
• 1:Generally period, with some obviously modern elements present (Ex. copper foil, dichroic glass)
• 2:Work is appropriate to stated time and place.
• 3:Style (shape, size) and decorations (stringers, millifiori, feathering, etc. ) seem entirely period
• 4:Period materials and procedures used whenever possible.

• 0:Small, basic shapes and forms with no ornamentation (small beads, shot glasses).
• 1:Small, Non-basic shapes and forms with no ornamentation.
• 2:Small, basic shapes and forms with simple ornamentation (stringers, dots) or medium-sized pieces with no ornamentation.
• 3:Small, basic shapes and forms with complex ornamentation (millifiori, feathering).
• 4:Medium forms with simple ornamentation or large, unornamented forms.
• 5:Mediums forms with complex ornamentation or large forms with some ornamentation.
• 7:Large forms with complex ornamentation.

• 0:Fails to match basic form and function.
• 1:Matches basic form and function (a bead with a hole through it, a shot glass that holds liquid)
• 2:Inconsistency in ornamentation and control of form; may have air bubbles
• 3:Shows moderate consistency with ornamentation and basic forms (round beads, tumbled with mostly even sides)
• 4:Shows good consistency with ornamentation and basic forms (round beads, tumbled with mostly even sides)
• 5:No air bubbles with consistent ornamentation
• 6:Forms are even throughout with no sharp edges or air bubbles

• 0:Patterns and forms directly from books (like Zimmerman's Christmas Beads, etc.)
• 1:Is an exact copy of a period piece or close duplication of someone else's project
• 2:Standardized project with personal variations of ornamentation (10 matching, plain round beads, goblet with feathered stringers, etc.) OR is a modified basic pattern or ornamentation (10 feathered bicones or goblet stylized stem, etc.)
• 3:Mostly original combination of copied elements ( a strand of assorted eye beads, tumbler with personalized device)
• 4:Work is almost entirely original application of period designs and methods (a strand of Norse millifiori beads, and enameled glass, etc.)

• 1:Basic form and function with air bubbles, or stress fractures
• 2:No stress fractures, inconsistent forms, may have air bubbles
• 3:Evidence of basic shaping skills; no stress fractures or chill marks
• 4:Stable base; good shaping skills and basic ornamentation types (stripes, feathering, dots)
• 5:No air bubbles, consistent for and ornamentation
• 6:Consistent form with good use of complex ornamentation