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WHAT JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR in D.A.G. Competition
Dolls that are not incised in the greenware with the maker’s name or signature will be disqualified, as will heads that are not painted with china paint.
Reproduction categories: includes all reproductions of antique (made before 1930)
The judges look for authenticity. If there is a Dollmaker’s Worksheet for a particular doll, this will be used in judging unless you submit (with your doll) another illustration. (This is hdighly encouraged.)
Open categories: includes modern dolls, Dimensional Doll painted dolls, imagination dolls, theme dolls decorative pieces
The judges look for creativity and execution of idea.
In the DDP category, the judging of the china painting will be focused on this technique. Read Dollmaker’s Worksheet, General Instructions, M1, Guidelines for Dimensional Dollmaking (DDP). Note: Worksheets and book are published by Seeley’s, Oneonta, NY.
Painting that is crisp.
Lashes that are natural in appearance. They can be unevenly painted, but the color should be even. Lashes do not have to be evenly spaced, they may be clustered as long as it looks natural.
Brows that are life-like – not like on reproductions of antique dolls.
Painted eyes that have the appearance of set-in eyes.
Painted upper and lower lashes. Glue-on lashes are not allowed in this particular category.
Original and sculpting categories:
The judges look for artistic creation.
Category 31: doll should be captured in normal human form.
ALL CATEGORIES:
General Appearance: proportions (body to head, dress to body, etc.) and all over color scheme.
Wig: style, fit and neatness (of course doll can have painted hair too)
Workmanship: Cleaning of bisque: smoothness, mold marks, ears, nostrils. Body: composition body finish and stringing, if too loose, wobbly head. Cloth and leather body: body neatly sewn, no frayed or rippled edges, stuffed too little/too much, attachment of limbs, etc.
China painting: Eyebrows, lashes, cheeks, hair blend, general coloring of lips. Are the features on reproductions of antiques painted close to the original in shape and color?
Costuming: authenticity in style, fit, fabric choice, neatness in sewing (includes underwear, shoes, socks, hats, etc.)
All-bisque dolls: Greater emphasis is put on the workmanship of the doll (smoothness of bisque, possible warpage of body parts, lining of joints, etc.)
Original Dolls: Read competitions chapter in Sculpting Little People, Vol. II by Rolf Ericson. (Book available from Seeley’s, Oneonta, NY)
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