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- Where will applicant’s boards be mailed?
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- To: The Certification Representative. The address will be in the Certification Documents PDF.
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- Where will applicant’s boards be mailed?
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- What dates are for mailing?
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- All boards to be RECEIVED BETWEEN: September 12 and September 26, 2025
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- What dates are for mailing?
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- How can I order the Design & Instructions, and how will it be delivered?
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- You can order the Design & Instruction online from the website.
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- All Instruction Documents will be emailed to you as a PDF. Orders are processed every Friday.
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- A paper copy design(s) will be mailed to you via USPS, starting in March, 2025.
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- How can I order the Design & Instructions, and how will it be delivered?
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- Where do I pay the entry fee and mail back fees?
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- You can pay online on the Certification website. Mail Back Fees will be available late August, 2025.
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- Where do I pay the entry fee and mail back fees?
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- Paper can now be used as an alternate surface for the MDA Floral. Is leafing still required?
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- Yes, the requirements are the same as for other surfaces.
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- Paper can now be used as an alternate surface for the MDA Floral. Is leafing still required?
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- I am using paper as my surface. Must the back of the board be finished?
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- The backs of all boards must be finished. Do not cover the back of your board in any way.
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- I am using paper as my surface. Must the back of the board be finished?
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- Must I use a mat if I paint on paper?
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- No. Do not use a mat.
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- A spacer must be used between the paper and Plexiglas.
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- Must I use a mat if I paint on paper?
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- Now that the tin trays are no longer available, what surface can be used for the MDA Stroke design?
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- A Masonite panel is recommended.
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- Now that the tin trays are no longer available, what surface can be used for the MDA Stroke design?
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- I have a tin tray, may I use it?
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- Yes, both surfaces will be judged.
- Yes, both surfaces will be judged.
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- I have a tin tray, may I use it?
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- How can I prepare for Certification?
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- Watch Videos on the Certification website.
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- Attend the Certification online classes.
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- Contact the Chair to request a Zoom meeting with a Certification judge if you applied last year, 2024.
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- Practice, practice, practice.
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- How can I prepare for Certification?