Mastery of period style and technique. Development of original methods or shortcuts that would have been possible in period and logical to the period craftsman. Evaluate the work as a whole. Keep in mind that this entry is at Novice Level, regardless of the skill of the entrant. More is acceptable.
Materials used are period OR give period effect.
Materials, procedures and finished product are consistent with one another and give period effect. Difficulty in tools used in process. Difficulty of techniques attempted. Variety of techniques attempted. Amount of time involved, including research.