Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

Project Exhibit Rules

1. Cake should be placed on a very firm, disposable surface cut parallel to the shape of the cake and no more than 1 ½ “ on each side from the base of the border (not the cake). The surface should be covered. Freezer paper is not advised because it absorbs grease. Covering must be food-safe.

2. Real cakes are required for Units 1, 2
and 4. Cake forms are preferred for Units 3, 5 and 6, as they hold up better under state fair conditions.

3. Lower Units (1-4) in Cake Decorating should not use Royal Icing or Rolled Fondant as the base frosting. No non-edible items in Units 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

4. Exhibit requiring over 2’x2’ exhibit area must be checked with the superintendent.

5. Cakes will not be cut for judging.

Unit Requirements:

Requirements, Units 1-8:
A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record on the four required cakes:

1. Occasion for use
2. Size or shape
3. Cake or cake form
4. Techniques used
5. Tips used and where
6. Edible materials used
7. Cost to buy similar cake
8. Any problems you had

Be sure to put the cost of your four cakes and exhibit cake on the expense page in the e-Record.
C. Include photos or drawings of the four required cakes. Also include photos of you working on your project in the record photo page.

Additional requirements specific to each unit:
Unit 1:
D. One decorated single layer 8” or 9” square or round, or 9”x13” cake using no decorator tips (edible materials such as candies, pretzels and coconut should be used to create a design). A portion of the smooth base frosting should be visible.
Unit 2:
D. One decorated character cake (an entire cake which resembles the shape of a character or object made without cutting, other than a classic square, round, oblong, heart, hexagon, oval or petal cake shape). Three-dimensional cakes are acceptable—primarily decorated with the star tip or other tips appropriate to the design.
Unit 3:
D. One 8”, 9” or 10” decorated two-layer (layers of the same size) cake form or cake using 3-5 different types of tips (writing, star and leaf tips must be used) in decorating. Do not use flowers made on a flower nail or materials other than icing.
Unit 4:
D. One decorated, cut-up cake using three different types of decorator tips (not different sizes of the same tips). Edible materials may also be used—non-edible materials cannot be used. Cake board must be cut parallel to the shape of the cake and must not exceed the 2’x2’ maximum limit. Non-edible internal supports are allowed but must not show.
Unit 5:
D. One decorated two-layer 8”, 9”, 10” cake form or cake, using a minimum of one flat surface flower, one flower made on a flat flower nail, one border and one side trim learned in this unit.
Unit 6:
D. One decorated two-layer 8”, 9”, 10” cake form or cake, using an example of string work and a flower made on a lily flower nail. Figure piping should be reported in the e-Record on the Specific Project Information page.
Unit 7:
D. One decorated cake or cake form of three or more tiers of graduated sizes, using supports. Separator plates and pillars may be used, but are not required.
Unit 8:
D. One decorated, molded or shaped object (may be a cake, a cake form or an independent display).
Unit 9:
A. Completed e-Record with emphasis on your accomplishments in the story presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Written description of your project
   a. Goals
   b. Plans
   c. Accomplishments
   d. Evaluation

C. If an item was made as part of your project, a sample may be displayed (2’x2’ in size) and no more than three items. Each item must be labeled with your county, county number, name, and age.

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

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Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

Project Exhibit Rules:

1. Each piece must be labeled with exhibitor name, age and county.

2. If the project exhibit contains multiple parts, all pieces of the exhibit must be in a secure container or bag no larger than 22” x 14” x 9” (or an overall size of 45”) which has handles that allow It to be easily carried. An exhibit with multiple parts should have NO MORE THAN 10 ITEMS.

3. The standardized display board size of 4’x3’ with sides that do not overlap is to be used for all 4-H projects. All other exhibits should fit within a 2’x2’x2’ space.

4. Manual and records must be securely fastened in a sturdy binder/notebook. No binder/notebooks with slider closures are allowed.

Unit Requirements:

Intermediate Child Development
Exhibit will consist of the following:
A. Completed e-Record and Child Development Manual presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Intermediate Child Development Manual with completed activities in the Chapter (Arts & Crafts, Play, Music & Rhythm, Stories & Poems, and Snacks) chosen to study and the completed Exhibit and More To Grow On questions at the end of the chosen Chapter.
C. Creative exhibit based on a More To Grow On activity from the chosen Chapter.

Senior Child Development
Exhibit will consist of the following:
A. Completed e-Record and Child Development Manual presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Senior Child Development Manual with completed activities in a chosen Chapter (Guidance & Discipline, Parties, Mealtime, Safety, and Careers) and the completed Exhibit and More To Grow On questions at the end of chosen chapter.
C. Exhibit based on a More To Grow On activity from the chosen chapter OR an activity developed by the member that is appropriate for the Chapter chosen.

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

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Member:
Unit 1—Beginning Clothing (MJ0501A)
Unit 2—Beginning Clothing (MJ0502C)
Unit 3—Beginning Clothing (MJ0503C)
Unit 4—Beginning Clothing (MJ0504C)
Unit 7—Sewing for Others (MJ0507)
Unit 8—Recycled Clothing (MJ0508)
Units 1-8 are for Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors
Units 21-28 (MJ0521A):

• 21—Cotton or Cotton Blend
• 22—Synthetics and Rayon
• 23—Wool and Wool Blend
• 24—Silk or Silk-like
• 25—Leather and Leather Techniques
• 26—Fur and Fur Techniques
• 27—Linen, Ramie and Hemp
• 28—Specialty Fabrics

Units 21-28 are for Intermediates and Seniors
Textile Experiments (MJ0529B)
Leader:
Beginning Clothing Leader Guide (LJ0500B)
Intermediate Clothing Leader Guide (LJ0520A)

Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

1. Requirement: All exhibit garments must be labeled with name, age, county and unit of the 4-H member. Labels must be attached at the inside of the neckline or at the waistband of skirts and pants. Information must be written or typed on a label and securely attached to inside of garment. This will assist in case of property loss.

2. The garments may be worn before exhibiting but should be in good and clean condition.

3. In Units 1-4, sergers may be used as a seam finish, only; not as a seam.

4. Due to the difficulty of skills involved, buttonholes and button loops are to be used in Unit 4 and above only.

5. In Units 2-4, clothing is defined as wearable, dressy or casual wear, active/sportswear or sleepwear. An exhibit shall consist of no more than three coordinated pieces. No accessory items, i.e. shoes, scarves, hats, etc., (except Unit 1 if using a pattern from the manual).

6. Pattern instruction sheet is required and must be attached securely to the e-Record. Write name and county on pattern instruction sheet.

7. Do not use binders that are clear plastic with sliders.

8. Members are encouraged to select a unit that challenges their skills. All units will be judged on required skills included in the manual.

Note: All Colorado State Fair silk items or garments will be displayed only with “permission to display” form that acknowledges possible fading caused by state fair display lighting. Permission-to-display forms are available at the Extension offices.

Unit Requirements:

Units 1-4:
A. Completed e-Record with pattern instruction sheet (not needed if using pattern from manual) presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in your story why you chose a clothing project, why you selected this garment or outfit and describe any changes made in the garment or outfit.
B. Provide the brand, number and cost of the pattern used in the e-Record on the Expense page.
C. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. A list of all the garments or articles made
2. Percent of Fiber content of each garment or article made
3. Care of garment exhibited

D. Include the cost of each garment in the Expense record of the e-Record.

Additional requirements specific to each unit:
Unit 1:
E. One article or item illustrating the skills learned in UNIT 1. Exhibits must use a firmly-woven, medium-weight cotton or at least 50-percent cotton-blend fabric. Exhibit should be a simple pattern with two or three pattern pieces. Exhibit should not include zippers, buttons and buttonholes or other closures, facings, interfacings or use of bias.
Unit 2:
E. A garment or outfit (without collars, set-in sleeves or buttonholes) illustrating the use of a commercial pattern and one or more of the following techniques: facings, darts, no-ease sleeves, fasteners (not buttonholes or button loops), or bias application in firmly woven, medium-weight cotton or at least 50-percent cotton-blend fabric. The exhibit should not include sewing techniques used in higher units.
Unit 3:
E. A garment or outfit illustrating one or more of the following construction techniques learned in Unit 3: set-in sleeves without cuffs, waist treatments and zippers in cotton or at least 50 percent cotton-blend woven or knit fabric (set-in sleeves are any kind of sleeve dealing with excess fabric in the sleeve cap, not a straight seam).
Unit 4:
E. A garment or outfit illustrating two or more of the following techniques: cuffs, plackets, collars, and buttons and buttonholes. Advanced techniques may be done in addition to the two or more required techniques in cotton or at least 50-percent cotton-blend woven or knit fabric.

Unit 7— Sewing for Others
A. Completed e-Record with pattern instruction sheet presented in a sturdy binder/notebook; include story information as follows:

1. Why you chose to exhibit this item
2. Who you make the garment(s) for
3. Why, what new skills you learned this year
4. What you liked best about your project
5. What would you like to change
6. What you learned about sewing for others (did you have any special pattern alterations and, If so, describe)
7. Will you continue to sew for others—why or why not; did you charge for making the garment/outfit (if so, what you included in the billing i.e., fabric notions, interfacing, utilities, time, mileage, etc.)
8. What other work you have done in this project

B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. A list of all the garments or articles made
2. Percent of Fiber content of each garment or article made
3. Care of garment exhibited

C. One garment or outfit that illustrates what was learned

Unit 8—Recycled Clothing
A. Completed e-Record with pattern instruction sheet presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in your story what you learned about recycling, the fiber content and/or care label of original item, any special problems and how you overcame them.
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. A list of all the garments or articles made
2. Percent of Fiber content of each garment or article made
3. Care of garment exhibited

C. Include the cost of each garment in the Expense record of the e-Record.
D. One garment or outfit which illustrates what was learned

Units 21-28
A. Completed e-Record with pattern instruction sheet presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in your story why you chose a clothing project, why you selected this garment or outfit and describe any changes made in the garment or outfit.
B. Provide the brand, number and cost of the pattern used in the e-Record on the Expense Page.
C. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. List of all garments made
2. Percent of fiber content of each garment
3. Care of garment exhibited
4. Textile experiments—using the garment’s fashion fabric and others as listed in the instruction from the Textile Experiment Manual

D. Include the cost of each garment in the Expense Record of the e-Record.

Unit 21—Cotton or Cotton Blend:
E. A garment or outfit of fabric containing 50-100-percent cotton

Unit 22—Synthetics and Rayon
E. One garment or outfit of fabric containing 50-100 percent of synthetic fibers

Unit 23—Wool and Wool Blends
E. One garment or outfit of fabric containing 50-100-percent of wool and wool-blend fibers

Unit 24—Silk and Silk-like
E. Please include a signed permission to display form, which acknowledges possible fading caused by State Fair display lighting.
F. One garment or outfit of fabric containing 50-100 percent, of:

1. Silk or
2. Silk-like fabric—a fabric of any fiber content that is very lightweight with a slick feel

Unit 25—Leather and Leather-like
E. One garment or outfit of leather or leather-like fabric using leather construction techniques

Unit 26—Fur and Fur-like
E. One garment of fur or fur-like fabric using fur construction techniques

Unit 27—Linen, Ramie and/or Hemp
E. One garment or outfit containing 50-100 percent linen, ramie and/or hemp

Unit 28—Specialty Fabrics
D. One garment or outfit using a specialty fabric such as sequined, beaded, fleece, etc.

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

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• Applied
• Stitched
• Combination

Unit 5—Creative Sewing (MJ0605), Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors
Unit 7—Create Your Own (MJ0607), Intermediates and Seniors
Unit 8—Style of Your Own, Discovering Choices (MJ0608), Intermediate
Unit 9—Style of Your Own, Managing Choices (MJ0609), Seniors
Leader:
Group Activity Helper Guide (LJ0600)

Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

Project Exhibit Rules:

1. Requirement: All exhibit garments must be labeled with name, age and county and unit of the 4-H member. Labels must be attached at the inside of the neckline or at the waistband of skirts and pants. Information must be written on a label and securely attached to garment or article. This will assist in case of property loss.

2. Garments may be worn before exhibiting but should be in good, clean condition.

3. An exhibit shall consist of no more than three coordinated pieces.(No accessory items, i.e. shoes, jewelry, hats, etc.)

4. Do not use covers that are clear plastic with sliders.

5. Members are encouraged to select a unit that challenges their skills. All units will be judged on required skills included in the manual.

6. Note: All Colorado State Fair silk items or garments will be displayed only with permission-to- display form that acknowledges possible fading caused by state fair display lighting. Permission-to- display forms are available at the Extension offices.

Unit Requirements:

Decorate Your Duds, all three sections:
A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook; include in the project story where you got the idea for your project, what you liked best about the project, what you would change, how to clean your project, how the item be used and if you recycled or reused any fabric or other materials for your project. If a pattern was used, please include the pattern instruction sheet.
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. A list of all garments made
2. A description of the steps in order of application (including product name and numbers, etc.) for your exhibit item

Additional requirements specific to each unit:
Decorate Your Duds, Applied
C. Up to three coordinated wearable garments (no accessory items, i.e. shoes, jewelry, etc.). Decoration is attached by gluing, fusing or painting. Examples: jewels, puff paints, appliqués, tie-dye.
Decorate Your Duds, Stitched
C. Up to three coordinated wearable garments (no accessory items, i.e. shoes, jewelry). Decoration may be hand- or machine-stitched. Examples: appliqué where satin stitch, etc., is used, embroidery, quilting, beading, knitting or crochet (by self or others).
Decorate Your Duds, Combination
C. Up to three coordinated wearable garments (no accessory items, i.e. shoes, jewelry). Decoration includes a significant amount (minimum of 30 percent each) from the two previous categories on one garment.
Unit 5—Creative Sewing
A. Completed e-Record with a description of what was done, presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in the project story where you got the idea for your project, what you liked best about the project, what you would like to change, how the item will be used and if you recycled or reused any fabric or other materials for your project. If a pattern was used, please include the pattern instruction sheet.
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. A list of all garments made
2. A description of the steps in order of application (including product name and numbers, etc.) for your exhibit item

C. One to three coordinated items illustrating what was learned (costumes, puppets, accessories, toys, stuffed animals, book bags, sleeping bags, etc.)
Note: Small items such as accessories and small doll clothes are to be displayed on a *display board.
Unit 7—Create Your Own
A. Completed e-Record that includes a special study with a written report presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in the project story, where you got the idea for your project, what you liked best about the project, what you would like to change, how the item will be used, if you recycled or reused any fabric or other materials for your project.
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Written description of your project
   a. Goals
   b. Plans
   c. Accomplishments
   d. Evaluation

C. Optional: Constructed article/*display related to special study.
Units 8 & 9—Style of Your Own
A. Completed e-Record and completed manual presented in a sturdy binder. Include in the project story where you got the idea for your project, what you liked best about the project, and what you would like to change.
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Stepping Out Activities completed: activity number, title of activity, and what you learned
2. Looking Good activities completed: describe what you learned on the activities that you did not choose to exhibit

C. One *display board illustrating one of the Looking Good activities from the manual.

*The standardized display board size of 4’ x 3’ with sides that do not overlap is to be used for 4-H projects.

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

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Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

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Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

Project Exhibit Rules

1. Include a copy of the recipe used and attached securely to the e-Record. No commercial mixes are to be used.

2. Bring food items on sturdy white paper plates and/or covered heavy cardboard in a zipper-locked bag for display of food exhibits when possible. Plates and pans will not be returned.

3. Only completed e-Records and canned goods will be returned.

4. Food items that show signs of mold growth or need refrigeration would not be safe to eat at time of judging and will not be accepted.

Unit Requirements:

Units 1-4:
A. Completed e-Record with exhibit item recipe presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Record all baking in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times you baked or prepared the item and any special concerns (recipe modification, high altitude).
Additional requirements specific to each unit:
Unit 1—Riddles and Rhymes and Fun Food Times
C. Four baked, drop or molded cookies of one recipe
Unit 2—On the Road to Fun and Fitness
C. Four fruit, vegetable or whole-grain muffins of one recipe
Unit 3—Fun with Foods
C. One loaf quick bread, any size (not yeast bread)
Unit 4—Food, Fitness and Fun
C. One loaf any size or four individual items illustrating a modified recipe (not yeast bread)

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

BREADS
Units 11-14:
A. Completed e-Record and exhibit recipe presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
Additional requirements specific to each unit:
Unit 11
B. Include the following information in the specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Bread experiments 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7
   a. What you did
   b. What you observed
   c. What you learned for each experiment

C. Record all baking in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times you baked, number of loaves or dozens.
D. One loaf, any shape, batter yeast bread
Unit 12
B. Include the following information in the specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Bread experiments 4 and 5
   a. What you did
   b. What you observed
   c. What you learned for each experiment

C. Record all baking in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times you baked, number of loaves or dozens.
D. Four kneaded yeast rolls of one variety and shape
Unit 13
B. Include the following information in the specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Bread experiments 8, 10 and 12
   a. What you did
   b. What you observed
   c. What you learned for each experiment

C. Record all baking in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times you baked, number of loaves or dozens.
D. One standard size loaf kneaded yeast bread of any variety
Unit 14—Edible Bread
B. Include the following information in the specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Bread experiments 9 and 11
   a. What you did
   b. What you observed
   c. What you learned for each experiment

C. Record all baking in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times you baked, number of loaves or dozens.
D. Creative yeast bread—edible creative yeast bread (i.e., French bread, French braid, specialty breads such as Swedish tea-ring, bagels, Danish pastry, etc.)
Unit 14—Non-edible Bread
B. Include the following information in the specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Bread experiments 9 and 11
   a. What you did
   b. What you observed
   c. What you learned for each experiment

C. Record all baking in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times you baked, number of loaves or dozens.
D. Non-edible bread product made from an edible recipe (i.e., bread baskets, centerpieces, etc.)

BAKING
Units 21-24:
A. Completed e-Record and recipe presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Record all baking in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times you baked or prepared the item and any special concerns (recipe modification, high altitude).
C. Include in the e-Record story, what you learned about the ingredients used in baked products and their importance; what adjustments you made for high altitude; and what food-related career you learned about and how?
Additional requirements specific to each unit:
Unit 21—Biscuits, Muffins, Pancakes and Cookies
D. Four biscuits of one recipe
Unit 22—Quick Breads, Coffee Cakes and Cookies
D. One non-yeast coffee cake
Unit 23—Yeast Breads and Cakes
D. One butter or sponge cake, un-iced

Unit 24—Pastry and Pies
D. Exhibit options are as follows:

1. First Year—8” to 9” single-crumb crust fruit pie in a disposable pie tin. No pastries using eggs or cream fillings. The fruit filling can be from a can (only fruit fillings can be used).
2. Second Year—8” to 9” double-crust fruit pie made with homemade fruit filling in a disposable pie tin (only fruit fillings can be used). No canned fruit fillings. No pastries using eggs or cream fillings.
3. Third Year and Beyond—Have 3 options:
   a. 8” to 9” double-crust fruit pie with homemade fruit filling in a disposable pie tin. The upper crust should have either a fancy edge or be lattice. No egg pastries or cream fillings (fruit fillings only) or
   b. Two Empanadas/Turnovers–no pastries using eggs or cream fillings or
   c. Two Fancy Pastries–no pastries using eggs or cream fillings (cream puffs, etc.)

Unit 25—Outdoor Cooking and Living
A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in the project story what new skills you have learned.
B. Enter all baking in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times you baked or prepared the item, in what outdoor cooking situation you prepared or baked the item, and any special concerns (recipe modification, high altitude).
C. One of the following:

1. A box lunch of food-safe products or a representative of the product (pictures of food)
2. One cup of instant drink mix, properly packaged
3. A display illustrating what was learned about camp set-up or first aid
4. A piece of equipment made by the exhibitor
   
   

Unit 30—Cultural Foods – Intermediates and Seniors
A. Completed e-Record and manual that includes: Activity 1 page 11; Activity 2 page 12; Record pages 13-14, Meal Report pages 15-16 with emphasis in your story about your accomplishments presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
B. A food product with recipe representative of the cultural or ethnic group within the United States that you selected.
Note: The food product must be safe to hold at room temperature during judging and display.

Unit 35—Passport to Foreign Cookery – Intermediates and Seniors
A. Completed e-Record and a notebook with research on selected country containing three parts:

1. A maximum of 10 pages of research and pictures on customs relating to food habits and food sources such as crops, fishing, etc. Discussion might include food shopping habits, percent of income spent for food, how the area of the country affects diets, etc.
2. A maximum of three pages of other information about the country, i.e., climate, geography, political structure, religion, dress, etc.
3. A maximum of five pages of menus and recipes indicating nutritional balance of a traditional meal plus page 4 in the manual presented in the binder with the other materials

B. A food product with recipe that is representative of the country

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado 4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

UNITS 41-44—FOOD PRESERVATION

General Information:

Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

Special Exhibit Rules for Food Preservation

1. All foods must have been preserved since the last state fair by the 4-H member.
2. All canned products must include the following information on the label:
   a. Name of product.
   b. Method of preparation (type of syrup, type pack, any additional
   ingredients added) as applies to product canned.
   c. Method of processing (i.e. pressure canner, water bath) and pounds
   of pressure used if food was pressure canned.
   d. Elevation at which processing was done.
   e. Exact processing time.
   f. Date processed.

Examples:

PEACHES	GREEN BEANS
ascorbic acid dip	hot pack, ½ tsp salt
hot pack-thin syrup	pressure canned at
boiling water bath canned	12 ½ pounds
35 minutes at 5,000 feet	25 minutes at 5,000 feet
September 2007	July 2008

3. All dried foods must include the following information on the label:
   a. Name of product.
   b. Pretreatment used, if any.
   c. Name of additional ingredients added, if any.
   d. Method of drying (oven, dehydrator, solar).
   e. Total drying time.
   f. Date dried.

Examples:

APRICOTS
ascorbic-acid-dipped
dehydrator-dried, 8 hours
July 2008

4. Standard canning jars must be used for all canned exhibits. (The brand name, such as Ball or Kerr, imprinted on the side of the jar identifies a standard jar.) Decorative storage containers which have a rubber seal are not acceptable for canning exhibits.
5. While it is best to have screw bands on during transit to and from state fair, they should be loosened or removed for judging.
6. Submit two jars each of jam or jelly. One jar will be opened and judged; the other will be exhibited.
7. All preserved foods must follow CSU or USDA recommendations. Jams and jellies should be processed in a boiling water bath.
8. Any jars showing leaks or spoilage will not be judged.

Unit Requirements:

Units 41-43:
A. Completed e-Record with menus for two days, designating use of preserved foods, presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
B. Record all food preservation in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times, name of product, amount, preparation method and preservation or processing method used.
Additional requirements specific to each unit:
Unit 41—Freezing and Drying
C. Two of the following:

1. Packaging for freezing and explanation of use
2. Rotation plan for using foods in the freezer
3. Six rolls of fruit leather or six strips of jerky. Jerky recipes must use Colorado State University recommended procedures. Deer and elk meat are to include a copy of test results for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD test mandatory and a copy placed in binder).
4. One-half cup of dried fruit
5. One-half cup of dried vegetable

Unit 42—Canning and Food Safety
C. One of the following:

1. Two jars of canned fruits (different kind of fruit in each jar)
2. Two jars of canned vegetables (different kind of vegetable in each jar)
3. One jar of canned fruit and one jar of canned vegetable

Unit 43—Pickles, Relishes, Jams and Jellies
C. Two of the following:

1. One jar of pickled fruit or vegetable, including chutney
2. Two jars of jelly (both must be the same product)
3. Two jars of jam, conserves, fruit butters, preserves, and marmalades (both must be the same product)
4. One jar of pickled relish or salsa

Unit 44—Advanced Food Preservation
A. Completed e-Record with menus for three days, designating use of preserved foods, and presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Record all food preservation in the activity log of the e-Record. Include the number of times, name of product, amount, preparation method and preservation or processing method used.
C. Three of the following:

1. One jar of canned vegetables
2. One jar of canned fruit
3. One jar of pickled product
4. Two jars of jam, jelly, conserves, fruit butters, preserves or marmalades (must be the same product)
5. One-half cup each of two different dried products or one-half cup dried product and six strips of jerky (jerky recipes must use Colorado State University recommended procedures—deer and elk meat are to include a copy of test results for Chronic Wasting Disease—CWD test mandatory with a copy placed in binder)
6. Report on any phase of food preservation

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

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Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

Project Exhibit Rules:

1. Articles may be worn or used before exhibiting, but should be clean and in good condition when exhibited.

2. All exhibits must have the name, age and county of the 4-H member attached. Information must be written on cloth and attached securely to each garment/piece.

Note: Small (less than 6”x6”) or delicate items should be mounted on an 8”x10” foamcore board.

3. It is to the member’s advantage to include in the record a band from the skein of any commercial yarn or thread used in the project. This is helpful to judges when evaluating the project.

4. All exhibits using patterns must have the pattern or a clear copy securely attached to the record, as this is useful to the judges when evaluating the project.

Note: All Colorado State Fair silk items or garments will be displayed only with permission and an acknowledgment of possible fading caused by display lights. If forms are not available or are unsigned, the garment will not be displayed.

5. Members are encouraged to select a project that challenges their skills. There are no specific requirements for exhibit items.

6. All workmanship in Heritage Arts projects must be done by the member. All piecing and quilting must be done by the member.

Note: All exhibits are limited to those that use fiber or fabrics, with the exception of Ethnic Arts, open option.

Unit Requirements:

All Exhibits:
A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Include the following information on the specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Brief History report about the specific craft you selected:
   a. Where did it begin?
   b. How did it start?
   c. Why was it started?
2. List references used:
   a. Juniors (8-10) one or two
   b. Intermediates (11-13) two or three references
   c. Seniors (14 and older) three or more references

Additional requirements specific to each unit:

Crochet
C. Provide the gauge used for the exhibit on the Specific Project Information page.
D. One piece or set of up to three coordinated pieces illustrating skills learned

Ethnic Arts Fiber/Fabric Option
C. One piece or a set of up to three coordinated pieces, comprised of a minimum of 50 percent fiber/fabric illustrating skills learned (examples: batik, Russian embroidery, yarn or fabric baskets, etc.)

Ethnic Arts Open Option
C. One piece or a set of up to three coordinated pieces comprised of a majority of materials (other than fiber/fabric) illustrating skills learned (examples: musical instruments, Native American bead work and jewelry, wooden baskets, whittling, etc.)

Knitting
C. Include the gauge used for the exhibit on the Specific Project Information page.
D. One piece or a set of up to three coordinated pieces illustrating what was learned

Needle Arts
C. One piece or a set of up to three coordinated pieces illustrating what was learned (exhibit may be framed or mounted)

Quilting
C. Include the stitches per inch used for the exhibit on the Specific Project Information page.
D. One finished item (quilt, wall hanging, pillow top, etc.) or a set of up to three coordinated items illustrating what was learned

Rug Making
C. One rug (minimum 20”x24” in size—any technique) illustrating what was learned (wall hangings and pillow tops not acceptable)

Spinning
C. Include a statement on what the end use of the yarn is going to be on the Specific Project Information page.
D. One skein of yarn (minimum of 10 yards in length) illustrating what was learned

Weaving
C. One piece or a set of up to three coordinated pieces illustrating what was learned

Macrame
C. One piece or a set of up to three coordinated pieces illustrating what was learned.

Miscellaneous (only for County and State Fair exhibits)
One piece or a set of up to three coordinated pieces illustrating what was learned. Item(s) cannot represent eligible exhibits for other Heritage Arts categories (examples: Latchhook wall hanging and pillows, combination of techniques, etc.)

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

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4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects

Note: Please read 4-H Project Exhibit Rules on page 2.

Project Exhibit Rules:

1. Only the current year’s records should be submitted.

2. The articles may be used before exhibiting but should be clean and in good condition when exhibited.

3. All exhibit items must have the name, age and county of the exhibitor attached. This information should be attached on the back and at the left-hand corner of the article.

Units 1 and 2, Home Environment

An accessory is a small decorative piece (not furniture such as end tables, night stands, sofas, chairs or window and floor coverings) which adds spice to a room. Examples: lampshades, picture frames, trays, small jewelry boxes, shadow boxes, small collectibles, vases, candlesticks, etc.

A household item is a small usable piece (not furniture such as end tables, night stands, sofas, chairs or window and floor coverings). Examples: wastebaskets, canisters, planters, foot stools, etc.

Unit Requirements:

Units 1-3:
A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook. Include in your project story why you chose your exhibit, how you plan to use it, what other items you made, and what recycled or reusable items you used this year.

Additional requirements specific to each unit:
Unit 1
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Provide pictures of other items made during your project.

C. Select one of the following using at least 50-percent recycled or reused items (no furniture):

1. Centerpiece for table
2. Planter
3. Room or desk organizer
4. Decorative accessory for the home (see description)
5. Household item (see description)
6. Wall hanging

Unit 2
B. Complete Color Activity #2 on page 4 of your manual and attach your results as an additional sheet to the e-Record.
C. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Provide pictures of other items made during your project.

D. A communication board (bulletin board) or select one exhibit item from the following (no furniture):

1. Centerpiece for table
2. Planter
3. Room or desk organizer
4. Decorative accessory for the home (see description)
5. Household item (see description)
6. Wall hanging

Unit 3
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Two or more exhibit photos showing item in place where it will be used and showing item as a part of the total room design
2. A statement on how you improved your family’s safety

C. One item or set from the following:

1. A room design
2. A wall hanging
3. One or set of two decorative pillow(s)
4. Table linen
5. Family escape plan

Unit 4
A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook, including a brief description of the room scheme and how the accessory fits into the room. Include in your project story why you chose your exhibit, how you plan to use it, what other items you made and what recycled or reusable items you used this year.
B. Include the following information on the specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Provide pictures of other items made, refurbished or purchased during your project.
2. Provide up to three photos showing exhibit item(s) in use

C. An accessory (see definition under Units 1 and 2) which has been made, refurbished or purchased to use in room or home (no furniture)
Unit 5
A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook, including a brief description of the window treatment or bed covering you made or purchased and how it fits into the design scheme of the room. Include in your project story why you chose your exhibit, how you plan to use it, what other items you made and what recycled or reusable items you used this year
B. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record.

1. A brief description of the window treatment or bed covering you made or purchased.
2. How it fits into the design scheme of the room

C. One piece of a window treatment or bed cover, made or purchased.
Unit 6
A. Completed e-Record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook, including a brief description of the room scheme and how your refinished or refurbished piece fits into the scheme; include in your project story why you chose your exhibit, how you plan to use it, what other items you made and what recycled or reusable items you used this year.
B. A refinished or refurbished piece of furniture. Refurbishing means restoring a furniture piece to a new look by repairing damage and/or replacing seating or upholstery caused by heavy wear or neglect.
C. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. Provide pictures showing the original piece, one during the refinishing or refurbishing process, and one of the complete piece (one page, one side only)

Unit 7—Design Your Own
A. Completed e-Record emphasizing your plan and accomplishments in your story presented in a sturdy binder/notebook
B. Optional: Article or display representing learning from project (the standardized display board size of 4’ x 3’ with sides that do not overlap is to be used for 4-H projects)
C. Include the following information on the Specific Project Information Page in the e-Record:

1. A drawing or other copy of a plan for the article exhibited. The drawing or plan should include:
   a. Dimensions
   b. A list of materials used
   c. A description of any changes in the articles specifications made by the exhibitor
   d. Reasons for changes must be described

The drawing or plan itself will not be judged. It is only for the judge’s use in judging the article exhibited. If the drawing is missing, the exhibit will not be ranked in the top-ten placings.

Note: For more information on displays and projects, go to http://www.colorado4h.org/project_resources/StateFairExhibitReq.pdf and look under Display Hints and Tips and Project Tips.

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