RULE 1: ENTRANTS - Open to individuals of all ages and skill levels worldwide.

 

RULE 2: PROJECT MODEL - Project model must be 50% or more horse "body".
Completed model is to be equine, other Equids (mule, donkey, zebra, etc.) or equine-like (unicorn, pegasus, hippocampus, seahorse, centaur and other mythical or fantasy horse-like creature).
Only 3-D models will be included in the project model category.
However, ICEE encourages participants to also complete any number of 2-D and non-equine projects for the "I Also Made This!" category they wish within the 2 month period of the Event.

 

RULE 2a) One 3-D model equine (etc.) of any scale or medium required.

Project model can be in any condition at the start of the event, however the work required as expressed in the artists statement MUST be completed within the Event months.

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RULE 3: DEGREE OF PROJECT - Anything from simple ear repair/reposition to total body rebuild to sculpt from scratch.
It is up to YOU to challenge YOUR skills.

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RULE 4: ENTRY - One (1) project model per participant to count as the official event entry.
To be declared at time of entry by way of artist statement, and/or sketch or a reference photo.

E.g. Artist statement: I am planning to make a __________ in the __________ pose.

Once an entry has been made you cannot go back and change things after the fact. If you aren't 100% sure don't sign up yet.

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RULE 4a: The customizing must be done 100% by the participant.

In the case of professional or commercial customizers, you may use a commission piece provided you have submitted written permission from the owner to enter the commission piece in the Event.

RULE 5: COMPLETION - A model is considered to be finished when no more altering or tweaking is necessary.
The model may be prepared for painting or declared ready for prepping.

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RULE 6: HAVE FUN!!!!
This is the most important thing with this event. Bonus is you will have a self- finished customized model ready to paint or enter in NaMoPaiMo.

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RULE 7: PLAY NICE - keep it clean and be supportive.
There are people of all ages and sensitivities in this community. Anything deemed offensive will be deleted without warning and the person making the disparaging or otherwise negatively construed comment may/may not be removed from the Event, without warning, forfeiting any possible treasure rewards.
As this Event is worldwide and involves many people in many time zones it is impossible for Admin to monitor all threads and conversations 24*7, please tag Admin if a post is out of hand.

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RULE 8: POSTING - Once you have posted to the Event - IT MUST STAY!!!!!
There is no removing of any comment or post, other than by Admin. This Event is for learning and sharing tips, techniques and troubles - flop or success.

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RULE 9: SALES – No overt sales! You can mention that the piece is for sale but please take sales conversations including price to PMs. This group is about the event!

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RULE 10: OFFICIAL ENTRY DEADLINE - Official entries MUST be received by September 30 at 11:59pm YOUR time zone. Entries open September 1 at 12:01am YOUR time zone.

If you missed the official entry period, you can still partake!!!
You can still customize, share your work and experience with the community. However, you won't be eligible for randomly awarded treasures and may not be featured in official public postings.

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RULE 11: INFORMATION RELEASE - Anything posted here in the way of tips, tricks, techniques or troubles may be used for blogs, articles, press releases, etc. without the poster's permission. However, the use of accompanying photos will have to be released by poster before use.

Only member taken photos or properly cited and/or linked photos may be used. This includes reference photos and sketches. Out of respect for other artists/modellers and photographers, let’s give credit where credit is due.

If you use a specific brand name product, PLEASE use that brand name in your posts as that exposure is how we can attract corporate sponsorship of the Event or thank our corporate sponsors.

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RULE 12: COMPLETION - when you have completed your Event entry model, please post ONE photo in the "Done!!) Album along with a short description of your experience and include the phrase "I Did It!"
This ONE photo is for your randomly awarded treasure qualification.

You may link a separate album or timeline (from your own page) for more pictures in the Comments of your DONE!! photo.
It would be helpful to others if you also include your artist statement, sketch or pose reference photo in your comments.

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RULE 13: PRIZES - There may be randomly awarded treasures, but the main goal of the Event is to have fun, challenge your skills, be a part of a larger community accomplishing something great. Your personal great is your self-contained model for your enjoyment or as an entry piece for NaMoPaiMo.

Should there be randomly awarded treasures, these treasures will be distributed at random and by merit as deemed by the Event Organizing Committee. These treasures will be distributed among the official entrants who successfully start and finish within the months of October and November.
Quality of finished project does not determine the awarding of treasures.

All who finish are WINNERS!
Some winners will get treasures, depending on number of items available to be awarded.

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RULE 14: DONATING - If you would like to donate a treasure?
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! That is fantastic and greatly appreciated by the Organizing Committee AND the entrants.
Please post a picture of the item(s) in the Rewards album along with "donated by _________", then get in touch with the Organizing Committee to figure out how to get it to us.

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RULE 15: ENTRY FEE - There is a non-mandatory entry fee of $2.00US or more (optional but strongly encouraged). Entry fee is to be submitted via PayPal to debruint@gmail.com
These monies help us with mailing and/or purchasing additional prizes.
Depending upon funds received, if you win a treasure you may be asked to pay for shipping of said treasure.

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RULE 16: SIGN UP - sign up at (website).
Registration is open for the entire month of September, closing 11:59pm on September 30 your time zone.

If you aren't 110% sure of your project - do not sign up today!!
Registration is a commitment - you cannot go back and change your entry in any way (other than contact information – mailing address or email address) after the entries close.

The entirety of the stated finished customization MUST be completed between 12:01am Oct 1 and 11:59pm Nov 30, your time zone.

To be counted finished you MUST post 1 photo of the finished project in the "DONE!" album or email to the host.