Home Environment
All entries must be pre-entered on a General Entry Form at the York County Extension Office by the first Friday of July. All Exhibits will be judged on Tuesday of fair week in the Home Ec Building. Entries must receive a Purple ribbon at county fair and be selected to advance to State Fair.
· Home Design & Restoration Exhibits are evaluated by these 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 store bought 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 member’s 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.
· 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 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.
· 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.
· All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to state fair.
· Size of 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 per Individual one entry per exhibitor per class.
· Entry Tags which includes a clear description of the entry must be securely attached to each exhibit. Use color, pattern or picture descriptions to aid in identification. No straight pins.
· Identification in addition to the entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name and county should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.
· Supporting Information is required for all exhibits. Information must include elements or principles of design 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.
Home Antique Restoration
Scoresheet Class 1 SF206 Class 2-4 SF205
Pay Code 110
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:
· List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures 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.
C256002 - An Article - 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 - 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 - 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 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.
Design Decisions
Pay Code 140
Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design used (p. 9-12)
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 (as problem windows, storage needs, inconvenient room arrangement, cost comparison, 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 adaption 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. May be exhibited as a poster
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, pillow shams, 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)
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 otherwise 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 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 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 suitable for outdoor use. (NOTE: May be displayed outside). Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.
C257025 - Accessory – Outdoor Living (SF200) Accessory made/refurbished by 4‑H member suitable for outdoor use. (NOTE: May be displayed outside.) Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.
County Only Classes
C257926 - Community Service Activity SF201
Show what was done as a community service activity related to this project. In a notebook, photo story, or poster, show the purpose and results of that activity. Ex: painting a mural at a daycare or 4‑H building, helping an elderly person paint or clean their home, etc. Maybe an individual or club activity.