Critique Etiquette, is there such a thing, and is my stuff good enough to submit? 

The aim of starting this listing of Critiques was to try and help new starters find their way with shape, form, finish etc. and develop an approach to viewing items in more depth, which in turn would assist them in finding their potential and personal satisfaction. 

Having said the above what could be better than the submission of some accomplished pieces from the more expert members as examples, the submission of old as well as new pieces would be of great benefit to most of us as a means of learning, whether it is the appreciation of a 'perfect piece' or the discovery of those little niggles that do not look quite right but you can't put your finger on.  

Now back to the headline, is there an etiquette to critique, most definitely there is, criticism is rarely helpful to anybody but critical observation of an object with a balanced alternate view, method or idea provides a valid reference point for others to consider, a simple "I don't like it" adds little other than registering your preference and gives the submitter no guidance as to why the piece is not liked. Favourable comments are also very valid if they add to the balance, but again an explanation as to why it strikes a chord is needed, comments such as "That's Great" or "I like it" are of  little value unless supported by your reasons for liking the piece.

Do not be afraid of making comment about an item, even if you could not make it or even understand how it was made, your visual interpretation of it is still valid, you go though life endeavouring to choose your surroundings based on your personal likes and dislikes, it would be a dull world if we all had the same preferences. You have been asked to comment with "critique required" so please feel free to do so.

Regarding "is my stuff good enough", it certainly is no matter how basic, if you feel you need to have a second opinion on which way to go or that something is not quite right but you can't see what,  then ask others for their comments, we have all been (or are still) there at some time.

A phrase that is often heard is "I know what is wrong with my stuff, I don't need comment". Well we all need to learn "what is wrong" as much as "what is right" and you may find that a broader view of your piece comes to a differing consensus, so if you can, please participate.