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Project Gallery Submission Guidelines

Sample Submission

An acceptable project submission must include Vintaj Natural Brass beads and findings.  Email a high-quality photo of the finished piece and typed text including full step-by-step instructions specific to your design. Email all submissions to info@vintaj.com

Text should include the following items (a sample of a project description is attached):

  •  Title
  •  Your name
  •  Company name
  •  Brief introductory that discusses your inspiration for the design
  •  Brief description of the piece
  •  List of Vintaj Natural Brass materials used in the piece
  •  Brief description of all other beads: type, color or unique shapes
  •  List of tools
  •  List of helpful tips/techniques
  •  Step-by-step instructions
  •  Artist reference for any unique handmade beads (website)
  •  Brief bio (about two or three sentences)
  •  Photo of yourself for contributor page

Acceptance Terms

    • Submissions are accepted at any time
    • When your submission is accepted, we will email an acceptance letter
    • Print and sign a copy of the acceptance letter and ship with your project
    • Please send your finished piece and a hard copy of step-by-step instructions
    • Enclose a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage to return materials
    • Projects will be photographed by our graphics department for the gallery
    • We may edit your material to fit the style or format of the Project Gallery

Your creative inspiration lies within!  Vintaj 100% Natural Brass findings, filigree, beads, bead caps, connectors, charms, pendants, and chain are your base for imaginative expression.  We encourage unique beading styles, asymmetry, multiple strands, unique pendants, dangles, mixed metals, linking, wire wrapping, wire crochet and weaving just to name a few.  Consider using untraditional beading materials as well; leather, silk, chain, thread, ribbon, fiber, etc.  And don’t forget to share your artist expression with handmade beads and pendants; lampworking, dichroic glass, enamel, pmc, art clay silver, metals, polymer clay, ceramics or anything else you may have mastered!  The possibilities are endless.  No matter what your style, your beads will take on a whole new dimension with these artful elements.    

Have FUN!!!  We look forward to reviewing your submissions!

 

 
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