All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the state fair.
RULES: HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION EXHIBITS are evaluated by the following criteria:
- Items must be designed to be used for home decorating, home furnishing, or home management (NO clothing, purses, note cards, scrapbooks/photo albums, etc.)
- 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.
- 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 a 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.
- Entered in correct class: What medium was changed or manipulated? What medium is the majority of your exhibit made from?
- Items should be ready for display in the home (pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang, etc.) No single matboard 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.
- 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, such as Design My Place, are county only and not state fair eligible.
- Size of Exhibits for State Fair – 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.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES: All exhibitors are limited to 4 exhibits per State Fair eligible classes. They must be in different classes. No limit on County Only exhibits, but only 1 exhibit per class.
IDENTIFICATION:
In addition to the entry tag, a label with the 4-H member’s name and county should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.
Scoresheets and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhomedesignrestoration. An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION:
Supporting information is required for all exhibits. Information must include the elements and principles of design used and steps taken to complete the project. The Home Design and Restoration Supporting Information Tag is displayed here or contact the office for a tag template. It is also available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhomedesignrestoration. Exhibits without supporting information will be lowered a ribbon placing. Elements and principles of design can be found on pages 9-12 of the Design Decisions manual.
HOME ANTIQUE RESTORATION, CLASSES
PREMIUMS: Purple, $5.00; Blue, $4.00; Red, $3.00; and White, $2.00
- 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 may not be displayed in closed cases.
- Note: Resources to support this project area are available from the extension office or on the 4-H website at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhomedesignrestoration. Attach information including:
- List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures are encouraged.
- Keepsakes documentation: how you acquired the item and the history of the item, may be written with pictures included.
C256001 Trunks - including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes. Scoresheet SF206
C256002 An Article – Scoresheet SF205 - Either a repurposed "treasure" (accessory) from an old item or an old "treasure" (accessory) refinished or renovated. May include a display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy value of the collection.
C256003 Furniture – Scoresheet 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 - Scoresheet 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 (https://go.unl.edu/gcnh) for information on textiles. (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.