April 2025 Design Challenge Box: Gothic Accents

Potter USA's first-ever mystery Design Challenge Box is a fun way for jewelry-makers like YOU to challenge yourself and get your creative juices flowing. Plus, it's your chance to win one of THREE $100 gift cards! This mystery box challenge is for beginners and seasoned jewelers alike...everyone is welcome! Read the description, below, for all the details.
SKU: SP950 + RMP434
Potter USA's first-ever mystery Design Challenge Box is a fun way for jewelry-makers like YOU to challenge yourself and get your creative juices flowing. 
 
Customers who purchase the Design Challenge Box can choose to participate in our Design Challenge (we hope you will, however purchasing the box does not commit you to participation in the challenge). The box includes one five-design shot plate and one pattern plate.
 
Here is the challenge:
 
Using at least ONE of the tools included in the box, create three (3) pieces of jewelry that relate to one another in design. You can create a small line of jewelry, or something like 3 pairs of earrings that are all slightly different but follow a common aesthetic. You can use any other tools you like, just make sure that each piece made for the design challenge includes a part made with a tool included in the box. The jewelry pieces must be made from metal (metal clay is ok too). You can include stones or other materials, but the majority of the piece should be made with metal. 
 
Participants must submit photos of their work by April 30th, 2025. Details on how to properly submit work for inclusion in the challenge will be sent to all Design Challenge Mystery Box purchasers once the purchasing window has closed (after March 16th).
 
Our Design Challenge Box is a great deal for jewelers who want to challenge themselves and do something a little different! This challenge box includes two themed tools: one five-design shot plate and one pattern plate. The tools in this box are NOT compatible with the Tortolita Press.
 
NO REFUND OR EXCHANGES!
 
The Fine Print
Potter USA "Design Challenge" Contest – Official Rules
1. Eligibility: Open to legal residents of The United States aged 18+. Employees of Potter USA are not eligible. Must join the Potter USA Jewelry Hub community before April 30, 2025 in order to submit work.
2. Contest Period: Entries accepted from March 13, 2025 to March 16, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.
3. How to Enter: Purchase the "April 2025 Design Challenge Box: Gothic Accents" from Potter USA by March 16, 2025 and create three separate pieces of metal jewelry that relate to one another in design. Details on how to properly submit work for inclusion in the challenge will be sent to all Design Challenge Mystery Box purchasers once the purchasing window has closed (after March 16th).
4. Judging & Winner Selection: This is a skill-based contest—no random selection involved. A panel of judges (TBD) will score entries based on Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Originality. Judges’ decisions are final.
5. Prize: Three (3) winners will receive a $100 gift card. Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
6. Winner Notification: Winners will be announced in early May 2025 and contacted via email. They must respond within three(3) business days to claim their prize.
7. General Terms: By entering, participants grant Potter USA the right to feature their creations in marketing. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram, Facebook, or any other platform.
8. Limitation of Liability: Participants release Potter USA from any claims arising from contest participation or prize acceptance.
For questions, contact [email protected]
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Potter USA's first-ever mystery Design Challenge Box is a fun way for jewelry-makers like YOU to challenge yourself and get your creative juices flowing. 
 
Customers who purchase the Design Challenge Box can choose to participate in our Design Challenge (we hope you will, however purchasing the box does not commit you to participation in the challenge). The box includes one five-design shot plate and one pattern plate.
 
Here is the challenge:
 
Using at least ONE of the tools included in the box, create three (3) pieces of jewelry that relate to one another in design. You can create a small line of jewelry, or something like 3 pairs of earrings that are all slightly different but follow a common aesthetic. You can use any other tools you like, just make sure that each piece made for the design challenge includes a part made with a tool included in the box. The jewelry pieces must be made from metal (metal clay is ok too). You can include stones or other materials, but the majority of the piece should be made with metal. 
 
Participants must submit photos of their work by April 30th, 2025. Details on how to properly submit work for inclusion in the challenge will be sent to all Design Challenge Mystery Box purchasers once the purchasing window has closed (after March 16th).
 
Our Design Challenge Box is a great deal for jewelers who want to challenge themselves and do something a little different! This challenge box includes two themed tools: one five-design shot plate and one pattern plate. The tools in this box are NOT compatible with the Tortolita Press.
 
NO REFUND OR EXCHANGES!
 
The Fine Print
Potter USA "Design Challenge" Contest – Official Rules
1. Eligibility: Open to legal residents of The United States aged 18+. Employees of Potter USA are not eligible. Must join the Potter USA Jewelry Hub community before April 30, 2025 in order to submit work.
2. Contest Period: Entries accepted from March 13, 2025 to March 16, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.
3. How to Enter: Purchase the "April 2025 Design Challenge Box: Gothic Accents" from Potter USA by March 16, 2025 and create three separate pieces of metal jewelry that relate to one another in design. Details on how to properly submit work for inclusion in the challenge will be sent to all Design Challenge Mystery Box purchasers once the purchasing window has closed (after March 16th).
4. Judging & Winner Selection: This is a skill-based contest—no random selection involved. A panel of judges (TBD) will score entries based on Creativity, Craftsmanship, and Originality. Judges’ decisions are final.
5. Prize: Three (3) winners will receive a $100 gift card. Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
6. Winner Notification: Winners will be announced in early May 2025 and contacted via email. They must respond within three(3) business days to claim their prize.
7. General Terms: By entering, participants grant Potter USA the right to feature their creations in marketing. This contest is not affiliated with Instagram, Facebook, or any other platform.
8. Limitation of Liability: Participants release Potter USA from any claims arising from contest participation or prize acceptance.
For questions, contact [email protected]
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