Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Necklace: Let your ingenuity and creativity shine. The sky's the limit on the number of strands, length or techniques used. As long as you can wear it as a necklace, it qualifies.

Bracelet: Showcase your best work with an innovative bracelet design and take this classic accessory to a new level.

Earrings: The right pair of earrings complete any look—from long, short, hoop, cluster, chandelier and every style in between. Create one-of-a-kind earrings that make a statement.

Home Décor and Doll: Bring jewelry-making into the home with throws, pillows, beaded chandeliers or centerpieces. Give porcelain, clay or soft dolls radiance as you dress them in beaded elegance or create from scratch with Kato Polyclay™.

Wedding and Holiday: Go beyond the traditional to create over-the-top wedding jewelry. Celebrate your holiday spirit through jewelry—any holiday is included (Christmas, Easter, Valentine's Day, etc.).

Fashion Accessories (including rings, brooches, hairpieces and accessories): There's no such thing as too much embellishment. Incorporate beading into clothing and accessories with beaded embroidery, crochet, adhesives, knitting and more.

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads is looking for your entries that showcase your designer talents.

There is no limit to the number of pieces you may enter. However, the judging committee reserves the right to reclassify the category of an entry where appropriate.

Design entries must be comprised of at least 50% of products purchased from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Each entry must include at least 50% of the product in the piece of the category in which it is being submitted. All designs must be original. Winning designs from another jewelry-making contest may not be submitted.

Gold Medal prize winning designs in each category will go on to compete for the Grand Prizes and may be showcased in and on the following:

Your designs will be seen by hundreds of thousands of beading enthusiasts worldwide, along with your name and website information (with a reciprocal link) if you desire.

If you have a question regarding a contest, please send an email to: beadingcontest@firemtn.com

To enter, submit your design on an 8x10 color photograph or a digital file on a CD/DVD disc. Multiple designs may be submitted on one CD/DVD disc. Resolution must be at least 300 dpi. Email entries will not be accepted. Please do not submit your design photographed on a person. Please photograph the entire piece, including clasp or closure if applicable. Additional detail shots are permitted. Pictures and/or CDs become the property of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads; do not send the actual jewelry design unless requested.

For photography tips click here.

All entries must be received by the contest closing date. We recommend shipping your entry via a trackable shipping method with delivery confirmation since Fire Mountain Gems and Beads is not able to confirm receipt. We also recommend insuring your package for the value of the contents. Any boxes or packaging materials received will become the property of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.

Please make sure to fill out the entrance packet completely including: one release form, one contact information form and a materials list for each design. Please keep in mind that all correspondence will use the title of your piece as a reference.

Please make sure to provide a complete materials list and the category(s) you wish to enter for each individual piece. Please note: Please contact us at (541) 956-7700 or by e-mail at beadingcontest@firemtn.com if your address or contact information changes.

Download the Entrance Packet here:  

Please make sure to provide a complete materials list and the category(s) you wish to enter for each individual piece as well as the account number through which the beads were purchased.

Send your photograph or CD/DVD to:

Contest is open to all Fire Mountain Gems and Beads' customers. Employees of Fire Mountain Gems and Beads are not eligible to enter.

Finalists will be notified by mail and asked to submit their finalist piece(s) for further judging. Winning pieces will be returned upon completion of photography, approximately two months after receipt date.

Please note: entrants will be asked to sign a release form which will allow Fire Mountain Gems and Beads unlimited use of the photographs of the winning pieces, although submission will constitute agreement.

We look forward to receiving your incredible creations!

If you have a question regarding the contest, please send an email to: beadingcontest@firemtn.com