The purpose of Home Design & Restoration to learn design principles and develop graphic design techniques. In addition, activities in this category encourage well-thought-out design plans and diverse artistic techniques. Be sure to take note of the rules section to develop a successful project.
RULES
- Home Design & Restoration Exhibits are evaluated by these criteria: 1. Items must be designed to be used for home decorating, home furnishing or home management (no clothing, purses, note cards, scrapbooks/photo albums, etc.) 2. Accessories should be of high quality (as compared to quick, simple crafts), suitable for use in the home several months throughout the year. Holiday-specific items are discouraged. Exhibits made from kits are also discouraged as kits limit decision making in the design process. 3. Items should show creativity and originality, along with the application of design elements and principles. 4-H members are required to include the design elements and principles they used along with simple explanation of how they designed their project with their exhibit. Information on the elements and principles of design may be found in the Design Decisions manual, as well as Portfolio Pathways and Sketchbook Crossroads. 4. Entered in correct class: What medium was changed or manipulated? What medium is the majority of your exhibit made from? 5. Items should be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang etc. No single mat board or artist canvas panels allowed. Wrapped canvas (if staples not visible on edge) is accepted without framing. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command strips are not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing. 6. Items should not be made for beginning level or other projects (ex: simple (10 minute) table runners or woodworking). Exhibits from the beginning level project, Design My Place, are county only and not state fair eligible.
- Sending delicate, breakable, or valuable items is highly discouraged.
- Size of Exhibits - Exhibits may be no taller than 7 feet and no wider than 6 feet. All exhibits must be easily lifted by two 4-H staff. design
- Identification - A label with the 4-H member’s name and county should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.
Supporting Information - Supporting information is required for all exhibits. Information must include elements or principles of used and steps taken to complete project. Tag templates can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhomedesignrestoration. Exhibits without supporting information will be dropped a ribbon placing.
DESIGN MY PLACE (Not State Fair Eligible)
C230001 - Needlework Item - Made with yarn or floss
C230002 - Simple Fabric Accessory - Pillow, laundry bag, pillowcase, table runner, etc.
C230003 - Accessory Made with Original Batik or Tie Dye
C230004 - Simple Accessory Made Using Wood
C230005 - Simple Accessory Made Using Plastic
C230006 - Simple Accessory Made Using Glass
C230007 - Simple Accessory Made Using Clay
C230008 - Simple Accessory Made Using Paper
C230009 - Simple Accessory Made Using Metal Tooling or Metal Punch
C230010 - Storage Item Made or Recycled
C230011 - Bulletin or Message Board
C230012 - Problem Solved - Use a creative method to show how you solve a problem (air quality, water, sound, temperature, lighting, fire escape plan, etc.)
C230013 - Video - Showing how to make a bed, organize a room, or the steps you used to make your simple accessory.
C230014 - Other Design My Place
DESIGN DECISIONS
Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design used.
*C257001 - Design Board for a Room – (SF201) - Include: color scheme, wall treatment, floor treatment, etc. OR floor plan for a room. Posters, 22” x 28”. Show what you learned with before and after pictures or diagrams, samples, story, cost comparisons, optional arrangements, etc.
*C257002 - Problem Solved, Energy Savers OR Career Exploration - (SF201) - Identify a problem (such as problem windows, storage needs, inconvenient room arrangement, cost comparisons, energy conservation, waste management, etc.) OR explore a career related to home environment. (What would it be? What education is needed? What would you do? Etc.) Using poster, notebook, or other method, describe the problem and how it was solved OR your career exploration. (p. 74-93)
*C257003 - Solar, Wind, or Other Energy Alternatives for the Home - (SF201) - Can be models, either an original creation or an adaptation of kit. If kit, label and explain what was learned and how the item could be used in or on exterior of home. (p. 74-93)
*C257004 - Technology in Design – (SF200) - Incorporate technology into a project related to home design or use technology to develop the design; for example, using conductive thread to create a circuit that enhances a wall hanging or create the design with a 3D printer.
*C257006 - Window Covering - (SF200) - May include curtains, draperies, shades, shutters, etc.
*C257007 - Floor Covering - (SF200) - May be woven, braided, painted floor cloth, etc.
*C257008 - Bedcover - (SF200) - May include quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust ruffle, canopy, etc. For quilts, state who did the quilting. (No fleece tied exhibits) (p. 50-53)
*C257009 - Accessory - Original Needlework/Stitchery - (SF200)
*C257010 - Accessory - Textile - 2D - (SF200) - table cloth or runner, dresser scarf, wall hanging, etc. No tied fleece blankets or beginning 10-minute table runners.
*C257011 - Accessory - Textile - 3D - (SF200) - pillows, fabric bowls, etc. No fleece tied exhibits.
*C257012 - Accessory - 2D (SF200)
*C257013 - Accessory 3D - (SF200) - string art, wreaths, etc.
*C257014 - Accessory - Original Floral Design - (SF200) - arranged by 4-H member.
For classes 15-18, determine entry by what medium was manipulated.
*C257015 - Accessory - Original made from Wood - (SF200) - burn, cut, shape, or otherwise manipulate
*C257016 - Accessory - Original made from Glass – (SF200) - etch, mosaic, stain, molten or otherwise manipulate.
*C257017 - Accessory - Original made from Metal – (SF200) - cut, shape, punch, sculpt, reassemble or other manipulate.
*C257018 - Accessory - Original made from Ceramic or Tile – (SF200) - Treatment to exhibit must go through process that permanently alters the medium. Painting alone is not sufficient.
*C257019 - Accessory - Recycled/Upcycled Item for the home - (SF207) - reuse a common object or material in a creative way. Include a description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.
*C257020 - Furniture - Recycled/Remade - (SF207) - made or finished by using a common object or material in a creative way. Include a description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.
*C257021 - Furniture - Wood Opaque finish such as Paint or Enamel - (SF203)
*C257022 - Furniture - Wood Clear Finish showing Wood Grain - (SF203)
*C257023 - Furniture - Fabric Covered - (SF200) - May include stool, chair seat, slipcovers, headboard, etc.
*C257024 - Furniture - Outdoor Living - (SF200) - Furniture made/refurbished by 4-H member suitable for outdoor use. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information. (NOTE: May be displayed outside at State Fair.)
*C257025 - Accessory: Outdoor Living – (SF200) - Accessory made/refurbished. Suitable for outdoor use. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.
Home Antique Restoration
This project area is for items with historic, sentimental, or antique value that are restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered recycled. Entering highly valuable items (especially small ones) is discouraged, as exhibits are not displayed in closed cases. NOTE: Resources to support this project area are available on the 4-H website.
Attach information including: 1. List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures are encouraged. 2. Keepsakes documentation: how you acquired the item and the history of the item may be written with pictures included.
*C256001 - Trunks - (SF206) - including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes.
*C256002 - An Article - either a repurposed “treasure” (accessory) from an old item or an old “treasure” (accessory) refinished or renovated - (SF205) - May include a display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy value of the collection.
*C256003 - Furniture - (SF205) - either a repurposed treasure” from an old item or an old “treasure” refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized furniture.
*C256004 - Cleaned and Restored Heirloom Accessory or furniture - (SF205) - A reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or accessory that is functional for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, and simple repairs made. Item would not be refinished or repainted but reconditioned to restore it to its original look or to prevent it from further damage as a valuable heirloom. Consult extension publication Care and Conservation of Heirloom Textiles for information on textiles. This publication can be found in the Digital Commons at https://go.unl.edu/gcnh (Refinished items go in classes 2 –3.) This class is for situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to maintain its antique value. Item or article should be of complexity suited to an advanced project.
LEATHERCRAFT
These classes are county only. State Fair class options for leatherwork include STEAM 3 for chaps, Entrepreneurship for products that can be sold, or the new Visual Arts classes for items made from leather like leather roses.
C518001 - Tooled Item
C518002 - Stamped Item
C518003 - Non-Tooled Item
C518004 - Other Leather Item
YOU DESIGN IT
- The exhibits in You Design It are essentially educational exhibits. Exhibitors may use whatever means most effective in showing what they have accomplished in a project they have planned themselves. Photographs, slides, posters, charts, drawings or articles used or made may be utilized in telling the story of the exhibitor’s You Design It project. The exhibit should include sufficient explanation so that viewers understand what was done. All exhibits that are hangable must have a secure wire hanger. There is a maximum size limit of 24” x 24”. 4-H Record Books are not allowed as exhibits in You Design It.
Only one entry is allowed for each class. Include on a card whether this is a purchased kit or a homemade item. The two original classes cannot be identical articles. A kit comes in a prepackaged bag or box that contains all supplies. Everything else is considered an original. Entries not complete or following the criteria for judging will be dropped one ribbon placing.
C515001 - You Design It – Original
C515002 - You Design It – Kit
C525003 - You Design It - Other