Information & Registration

May 15, 16 & 17, 2015Sheridan, Wyoming

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Table of Contents

Greeting

Debut Highlights

Special Letters

Debut Sponsorship

Rules and Regulations

Categories and Category Definitions

Judging

About My Work

Registration

2014 1st Place Winners

2015 World Leather DebutHeld at the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show

in Sheridan, Wyoming and hosted by theLeather Crafters & Saddlers Journal

Tel: 715-362-5393info@leathercraftersjournal.comwww.leathercraftersjournal.com

The World Leather Debut is a special event for leatherworkers world-wide. Makers of any skill level are invited to enter their work and com-pete for cash prizes and awards in one or more of sixteen categories, two of which are designed just for youth. The entries are arranged in a gallery setting for the public to tour over a two day span during the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show. A select duo of judges in each category determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd placement and provide writ-ten constructive feedback of every entry to the maker. As attested to on the following page, the Debut benefits contestants by providing an enjoyable event that can challenge and even enhance one’s per-spective, skills and self confidence. The public benefits by having the opportunity to view, study and appreciate the works of art on display, many returning home with excitement and inspiration to invest in their own leatherworking endeavors. The 2015 Debut is off to a great start. Thirty-nine sponsors have again contributed over $10,500.00 in prize money. Judges for the competi-tive aspect are established in most categories. And all categories of the last Debut are again available for contestants to compete in. New this year is what is called “About My Work”, a brief write-up that can accompany an entry. See page 16 for more details.

All leatherworkers are invited to participate in the 2015 World Leath-er Debut. Details of the event are outlined on the following pages. A registration form is enclosed for your use, copies of which can be made for multiple entries. The registration deadline is Wednes-day, April 29, 2015. Entries do not have to be complete by this time, only registered and all fees paid. Questions can be directed to Brian Stelzel, Debut Manager at the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal.

We look forward to your participation in the next World Leather Debut.

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Greetings Leatherworkers

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Debut HighlightsDates & Times

Wednesday April 29, 2015 Registration DeadlineThursday May 14, 2015 Check-In of Entries Noon - 5:30 pmFriday May 15, 2015 2015 World Leather Debut Noon - 5 pmSaturday May 16, 2015 2015 World Leather Debut 8 am - 5 pmSunday May 17, 2015 2015 World Leather Debut 8 am - 11 amSunday May 17, 2015 Check-Out of Entries 11 am - 2 pm

Registration DeadlineRegistration due by midnight (CST) Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Categories14 Main Categories - Enter as many categories and items as you like.2 Youth Categories - Limit: First 20 entries. One entry per contestant.

Entry FeeMain Categories - $3000 per entry ~ Youth Category - $1000 per entry

LocationSugarland Mining Company Dining RoomHoliday Inn1809 Sugarland DrSheridan, Wyoming USA

JudgingTwo judges per category. Judging performed Thursday evening May 14th through Friday morning, May 15th. Ribbons will be placed upon completion of judging.

Prizes and Awards•Main Categories (#1 through #14) (per category)

1st Place - $500 Cash Prize, Blue Ribbon & Certificate2nd Place - $200 Cash Prize, Red Ribbon & Certificate3rd Place - $50 Cash Prize, White Ribbon & Certificate

•Youth Category - Junior Division ages 8 to 131st Place - $50 Cash Prize, Blue Ribbon & Certificate2nd Place - $25 Cash Prize, Red Ribbon & Certificate3rd Place - $10 Cash Prize, White Ribbon & Certificate

•Youth Category - Senior Division ages 14 to 181st Place - $75 Cash Prize, Blue Ribbon & Certificate2nd Place - $50 Cash Prize, Red Ribbon & Certificate3rd Place - $25 Cash Prize, White Ribbon & Certificate

[The following is an excerpt from Volume 21, Issue 2 of the CSMA newsletter. The con-tent refers to the World Leather Debut in Sheridan, along with other contests similar in nature. We thought it was worth a reprint].

“Entering our work into contests gives us a great opportunity to be judged by our peers. Why is that significant, you might ask? When we are willing to take the risk of having our work criticized by others, especially our peers, we give ourselves an oppor-tunity to see our work through others’ eyes. We get to see where we need to improve, and how others interpret our artwork. Many of us are scared or intimidated by putting our work in front of others and receiving such criticism. Sometimes we may just be waiting for our work to get good enough that we feel comfortable entering contests. I suggest that getting “good enough” can only truly come by being judged by our peers. If we put our personal egos aside and not take comments personally, but use them as steps to improve our work, we will find ourselves striving to improve our abilities in areas the judges have pointed out. Besides, sometimes we’re our own worst critic and we need the compliments to help us realize we’re better than we think. Sometimes you might win the contest sometimes you might not, but you will always benefit from entering. I challenge my fellow CSMA members to put yourself out there, get out of your comfort zone, and take advantage of some of these contests.”

Shane Deeter, La Sal, UtahReprinted with permission.

Colorado Saddle Makers AssociationPresident’s Message from Shane Deeter

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Sheridan Honors Night 2015 World Leather Debut AwardsSaturday, May 16, 2015 ~ 7:30 pm. Best Western Sheridan Center ~ Free Admission - Desserts & Cash Bar

MiscellaneousContestants need not be present to participate. Entries can be shipped to and from the Debut. Photos of many entries will be featured in the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal following the show.

Makers Directory Makers Directory listing all contestants will be free to the public at the Debut. Listing of contact information is optional. Makers can promote themselves by purchasing a “Maker’s Ad”.

Special Letters

About My WorkContestants can display a brief write-up with their entry regarding any aspect(s) of their entry that they wish the judges or public to know. See page 16 for details.

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Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show andWorld Leather Debut

My wife, Linn, and I had decided to take a driving trip to Sheridan Wyoming and at-tend the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show and the World Leather Debut. Neither of us had ever visited that part of the country.

I registered in the World Leather Debut and entered a clock. Not having ever attended this trade show, and never having entered any kind of leather work competition, I had no idea of what to expect. I downloaded all the trade show brochures and the competi-tion entry forms from the Leather Crafters and Saddlers Journal website. The entry form was fairly straight forward; however I was unsure about how much information to include in the item description. I decided to mail the entry to insure that it arrived on time in case we ran late on our drive up. On our drive up to Sheridan from our home in the North Texas area, we visited the Crazy Horse Monument and the Mount Rushmore Monument. While at Sheridan, we drove up to Little Big Horn to see the battle field. If you’ve never seen these, we highly recommend them. The trade show was a little bigger than I expected. There were many vendors there with tools, equipment and leather. We enjoyed meeting many of the vendors, getting to know them and seeing their products. The World Leather Debut was outstanding. There were many items entered in many categories. There were some really fine examples of leather craft and art. Most entries seemed to be in the “Sheridan” style. Maybe that’s because it is held in Sheridan. My entry was more of a California or Texas style. My category was “Stand Alone.” Among my competition were none other than Al Stohlman Award winners Jim Jackson and Bob Klenda, both of whom were winners. I didn’t have a prayer of winning, and knew that before I knew who the com-petition was. But I don’t care. I’m proud of my entry and I had a blast. We attended the awards reception and witnessed the presentation of all the awards for the competition. We sat at a table with the crew from Leather Machine Com-pany. We had some great wine and wonderful desserts. Overall it was a room full of great people who love what they do, whether as a career professional or as a hobbyist. I don’t know if we’ll make it back to the trade show again, but I plan on giving it another try in the World Leather Debut. We may alternate between Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show and the Southwest Leather Workers Trade Show. They are both great and we can see friends and relatives on the way to either. Take your vacation and go to one of these. You’ll be glad you did. And if you go to Sheridan, enter something in the World Leather Debut. It doesn’t matter if you win; you’ll have fun trying.

Jim Welborn

Special Letters

Reprinted with permission.

SponsorshipKey components of the World Leather Debut are the individuals, companies and associations that generously provide cash contributions towards the prize money and operations of this exciting event. The Debut of 2015 will award over $10,500.00 in cash prizes to those who place first, second and third in each category, another record level of prize money for the Debut. We appreciate the desire of each sponsor to give to this event to help encourage others in their leatherworking en-deavors. May all of us express our gratitude the next time we meet or do busi-ness with each of them. Thank you sponsors for your support!

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Gold Sponsors

Barry King Tools13 Year Sponsor - Quality leatherworking tools since 1993. Wide selection for all styles of tooling.

Craft Sha2 Year Sponsor - Since 1959, Craft Sha has of-fered the finest in professional leathercrafting tools, treatments and leathers to leather artisans worldwide. www.craftsha.co.jp

Fiebing Company, Inc.13 Year Sponsor - Manufacturer of leather fin-ishes, cleaners, conditioners, soaps and oils. Fiebing’s is the most popular and widely accept-ed leather dye around the world.

Gomph Hackbarth Tools5 Year Sponsor - Custom, hand-made, hand-pol-ished & precision ground stamping tools made the “old way”, one at a time, for today’s leatherworker.

Hermann Oak Leather Co.13 Year Sponsor - Since 1881, tanner of quality firm-bodied pure vegetable leathers, processed by traditional pit tannage, for long-lasting products.

Leather Machine Co., Inc.6 Year Sponsor - Home of the “Cobra”. High-est quality machinery for the leather trade. www.leathermachineco.com

Slickbald Customs4 Year Sponsor - Pattern Packs for professional level gun leather and more! Easy to follow in-structions with color pictures. Always adding! Slickbald.com

Scott P. Wilber, CPA, PC2 Year Sponsor - Over 30 years experience pro-viding tax compliance and planning services and a proud sponsor of the World Leather Debut.

Silver Creek Leather Company1 Year Sponsor - Manufacturers of Realeather® brand leather lace and leathercraft kits from our factory in Southern Indiana. Available at craft re-tailers nationwide, along with leathercraft hand tools, hardware and supplies.

Tandy Leather13 Year Sponsor - The recognized World Leader in Teaching Leathercraft and Providing Crafts-men with their Leather Supplies.

LEATHER

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Silver Sponsors

American Leather Direct, Inc.4 Year Sponsor - Providing quality leathers and excellent customer service. Where there’s always a friendly voice on the other end of the phone.

Buckeye Engraving, Inc.MAKER STAMPS & BRANDS - 6 Year SponsorCustom made per your artwork including name, logo, design & signature. Buckeye Engraving 330-677-5685 www.steelhandstamps.com

C. S. Osborne & Co.6 Year Sponsor - Manufactures a complete line of leather working hand tools, needles and awls since 1826.

Chuck Smith Tools7 Year Sponsor - Dedicated to making the best quality swivel knives, stamping tools and more. Customer satisfaction says it all. Products 100% Guaranteed! Tel: 760-749-5755www.chucksmithleathertools.com Colorado Saddle Makers Association, Inc.7 Year Sponsor - Dedicated to preserving & passing on the fine art of saddlemaking & associated trades.

Double K Leather3 Year Sponsor - At Double K Leather, the cus-tomer’s the boss. Best quality, value and options in leather, tools, finishes, DVD’s and more.www.doublekleather.com

E. C. Leather, Inc.3 Year Sponsor - Fast & Friendly Service to the leather & leathercraft industry since 1977. Call us at 1-888-207-3305.

George Barta Hide Co.4 Year Sponsor - If you think of leather, furs or exotics, think of Barta Hide Company.Tel: 707-762-2965

Goliger Leather Company8 Year Sponsor - Providing top quality leather with exceptional customer service since 1947.

Horse Shoe Brand Tools5 Year Sponsor - Premium quality leatherworking tools designed with the professional in mind.

International Internet Leathercrafters Guild2 Year Sponsor - Knowledge SharingContests Teaching Grants Extensive Lending Library Member IFoLG

J. M. Saddler, Inc.7 Year Sponsor - Nine generations of excellence–J. M. Saddler continues their objective of produc-ing superior quality leather care products.

Jesse W. Smith Saddlery7 Year Sponsor - 50 years of the finest in custom saddles and 39 years teaching saddle making and leather work.

Kyoshin Elle & Co., Ltd4 Year Sponsor - It’s our great pleasure to sup-port leather crafters for their imaginative inven-tions with leather. Enjoy & Be Creative.www.kyoshin-elle.co.jp

Lace Master9 Year Sponsor - Patent cutter used by award win-ning braiders, production shops and serious craft-ers worldwide. Cutting circles around the rest.

Chuck Smith ToolsIILG.org

Goliger Leather Co.

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LACE MASTERCUTTIN’ CIRCLES AROUND THE REST

Saddlers Braiders Crafters

Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal14 Year Sponsor - Your bi-monthly source for how-to, leatherworking projects, patterns and suppliers. www.leathercraftersjournal.com

Leather Laces Directa subsidiary of American Leather Direct, Inc.2 Year Sponsor - Providing high quality leather laces for the footwear, sport and craft industry. We have 18 years of lace manufacturing experience.

Montana Leather Company3 Year Sponsor - Business partners with leather professionals since 1908. Providing leathers, tools, hardware, dye & finishes with prompt & courteous service.

Pecard Leather Care Products3 Year Sponsor - Proven & Perfected. A trusted name for over a century, dedicated craftsman-ship and quality in manufacturing. Condition, Preserve & Protect with Pecard.

Precision Saddle Tree6 Year Sponsor - Precision Built – Kevlar Tough. The Advantage Over Your Competition.

Q Lighting a QED company7 Year Sponsor - See your work in a whole new LIGHT with The Mini-Tech II – Headlight and mag-nifier. Made in the USA. www.q-lighting.com

Rod & Denise Nikkel Saddle Tree Maker3 Year Sponsor - Strong, hand made saddle trees that fit horses, individually made for cus-tom saddle makers, building since 1996. www.rodnikkel.com 780-524-2490

Ron’s Tool Company6 Year Sponsor - Quality handmade leatherworking tools. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Tel: 406-552-7433

Springfield Leather Co.8 Year Sponsor - Helping our customers be suc-cessful by providing Supplies, Value, Education and Help they can count on! 800-668-8518 www.springfieldleather.com

Techsew Sewing Machines5 Year Sponsor - High performance leather sew-ing machines, equipment and supplies. The most dedicated customer service since 1974. www.techsew.com Tel: 866-415-8223

Weaver Leather 7 Year Sponsor - Dedicated to exceeding every customer’s expectation. Weaver is your one stop shop for leather, hardware, tools, machinery and more!

Weber Stirrups7 Year Sponsor - 30 years of making quality hand-made stirrups just for you!www.weberstirrups.com

Y-Knot Lace5 Year Sponsor - Enhance the Quality & Beauty of your projects with our Top Quality Kangaroo Lace. Thinner & easier to use than calf with stronger tensile strength.

Zelikovitz Leathers5 Year Sponsor - Since 1890, providing quality ser-vice and products to leathercrafters. Visit your online Leathercraft Superstore at www.zelistore.com!

TechSewIndustrial Sewing MachinesTechSew

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1) GeneralEach entry in the World Leather Debut must be made by one individual and registered under that maker’s name. Prizes, awards and announce-ments will be awarded only to the individual who made the item.Entries must be suitable for all ages and are subject to approval by the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal.All entries must have been completed after January 1, 2014 and never entered in a previous World Leather Debut.Each entry must consist of 70% or more leather. Frames, foundations and hardware excluded.Metal decorations that are part of the entry do not have to be made by the maker/contestant. (e. g. silverwork, conchos, horn caps, etc.)Each entry must bear the name of the maker (maker stamp or tag) for identification purposes. If using a tag, firmly attach it to an inconspicuous yet accessible area on the entry.Entries are to remain on display until 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2015. Refund Policy - A full refund of all paid fees will be issued for cancellations received by the Journal on or before April 29, 2015. Return shipping, repacking and stand rental fees only will be refunded after this date, pro-vided no items are to be return shipped at the time of cancellation.Stand Rental - Saddle and chap stands are available to rent for display of your entry(s). Rental fee is $5.00 per stand. Quantities are limited - First-come, first-served basis.Definitions specific to each category are detailed on the “Categories and Category Regulations” pages and apply to all items entered in the World Leather Debut.

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Main Categories #1-#14 - Enter as many items/categories as you wish.Main Categories #1-#14 - A $30.00 entry fee is required for each item en-tered. Example: One entry equals $30.00, two entries equal $60.00, etc.Youth Category - $10.00 entry fee per item. Limit one item per Youth con-testant. Youth category (Junior and Senior Divisions combined) is limited to the first 20 items registered. Parent or guardian of youth must sign the registration form. Registration form(s), all fee(s) and applicable shipping/repacking funds must arrive at the office of the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal (PO Box 673, Rhinelander, WI 54501 USA) by midnight. CST, Wednes-day, April 29, 2015 to be eligible to enter the Debut. Registrations re-ceived after this date and time cannot be allowed to compete in the

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Rules and Regulations (Continued)

Judging in most categories will be performed by two judges.Judging will take place Thursday evening and Friday morning, May 14-15, 2015.All entries will be judged for determination of First, Second and Third placement in each category.Ribbons will be placed on winning entries as judging and scoring for each category is completed.Judges and the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal reserve the right to:

Move an entry into a more appropriate category.Make exceptions for minor variances.Disqualify an entry.

Decisions of the judges are final.

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Main Categories #1 through #14: 1st Place - Cash Prize $500.00, Blue Ribbon & Award Certificate2nd Place - Cash Prize $200.00, Red Ribbon & Award Certificate3rd Place - Cash Prize $50.00, White Ribbon & Award Certificate

Youth Category - Junior Division:1st Place - Cash Prize $50.00, Blue Ribbon & Award Certificate2nd Place - Cash Prize $25.00, Red Ribbon & Award Certificate3rd Place - Cash Prize $10.00, White Ribbon & Award Certificate

Youth Category - Senior Division:1st Place - Cash Prize $75.00, Blue Ribbon & Award Certificate2nd Place - Cash Prize $50.00, Red Ribbon & Award Certificate3rd Place - Cash Prize $25.00, White Ribbon & Award Certificate

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5) Arrival and ShippingAll entries (shipped or hand delivered) must arrive at the Holiday Inn by 5:30 p.m. MST Thursday, May 14, 2015 to enter the Debut.Hand-delivered entries will be accepted and checked-in at the Holiday Inn - Sugarland Mining Company Dining Room between 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. MST on Thursday May 14, 2015.

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6) Departure and Return Shipping

Picking Up Entry - If picking up your entry, please do so between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Entries not picked up by 2:00 p.m. on the 17th will be assessed a $2000 handling fee in addition to repacking and return shipping fees.Return Shipping Method - The following methods of shipping are available to have your item return shipped to you: UPS-Air or Ground, Fed Ex-Air or Ground, US Postal Service - First Class Mail, Priority Mail and Parcel Post.Return Shipping Container - To aid in the safe return of entries to be return shipped, please carry out the following:

Include return shipping labels with entries. Use new and extra sturdy shipping containers - entries will be re-turned in the same containers they were received in.Use adequate packing material inside of container to protect entry during shipping. This same material will be used to return ship your item to you.Items that arrive damaged and/or poorly packaged may be returned unopened!

Return Shipping Costs - If your entry(s) is to be shipped back to you, pay-ment of return shipping funds must be prearranged by one of the following:

Include a prepaid return shipping label with entry.Provide charge/debit card information to process return shipping funds after the Debut.Prepay return shipping funds at time of registration. (Shipping fees vary based on their origin of shipment. Prepaid return shipping funds are to be 50% more than the original shipping cost to Sheridan to ensure adequate return shipping fees. Excess return shipping funds will be returned to the contestant after the Debut.)Entries without adequate return shipping funds will not be return shipped until adequate return shipping funds are received by the Journal and an additional handling fee of $15.00 per entry is paid.

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Sheridan Holiday InnAttn: World Leather Debut

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Exceptions to 4A. and 4B. are possi-ble and must be preapproved by the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal.To ensure safe arrival of your entry, use new and sturdy shipping containers.

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Entries Shipped are to arrive at the Holiday Inn between Thursday, May 7, 2015 and 5:30 p.m. MST on Thursday, May 14, 2015.

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Rules and Regulations (Continued)

7) Sale of EntrySale of entry is optional.If sold, a commission (10% of the net sale price) will be assessed by the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal on each entry sold.Net Sale Price is the predetermined amount of sale contestant requires.All sales will be transacted through the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal.Accepted methods of payment (by the buyer) are cash, money order or bank check. Charge cards, debit cards and personal checks will not be accepted. All funds in US dollars, payable through a US bank.All sales are subject to Wyoming State and County Sales Tax of 6.00%.Proceeds of a sale remitted to the seller are calculated as follows: (+) Sale Price (+) Wyoming Sales tax (-) Commission (-) Wyoming Sales Tax.Include a price tag with each entry (that is for sale) reflecting the sale price, date and your signature to help ensure accuracy.Contestant need not be present for sale to be completed.

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8) Makers Directory and Maker’s AdThe Makers Directory is a pamphlet listing each contestant’s name (plus additional information if the contestant so chooses) that will be available free to the public at the World Leather Debut.Optional - Contestant’s company name, address, telephone, e-mail and website can be listed in the Makers Directory (at no charge) ONLY IF the contestant “checks” the related box in Section 3 of the Registration Form.Optional - Contestant can purchase a “Maker’s Ad” that would accom-pany their name and contact listing in the Makers Directory. The Maker’s Ad can be up to 30 words in length and can publicize any information the Maker wishes. The Maker’s Ad can provide the maker the opportunity to promote themselves and their services (if applicable) to the public. All mak-er’s ads are subject to publisher’s approval.The cost of the Maker’s ad is $15.00. Contestant must “check” the related box in Section 3 of the Registration Form, complete a Maker’s Ad Form and include the Maker’s Ad Fee in their total payment.The Makers Directory is the property of the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal. Reproduction of the Makers Directory is prohibited. The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal reserves the right to reproduce and market the Makers Directory at will.

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Categories andCategory Definitions

Boots: All custom-made leather boots. A pair of boots must be entered.

Braided Items - Leather: Any braided item which consists predominantly of leather braid. Leather braided items with rawhide knots will be classified and judged in the Braided Items - Rawhide category.

Braided Items - Rawhide: Any braided item which consists predominately of rawhide braid. Contestants - Please specify if you made your own string. See registration form Item 2E.

Chaps & Chinks: All custom made chaps or chinks such as batwing, shotgun, show chaps, chap-bat and reiners, etc. Stands available to rent. See registration form.

Clothing: Appropriate leather garments for all ages - Hats/caps, shirts, vests, jackets/coats, dress/skirt, pants, gloves.

Holsters - Tooled: All custom-made, fully or partially tooled holsters or rigs.

Holsters - Un-Tooled: All custom-made holsters or rigs whose surface is not tooled. Exception: A “minimal” amount of “accent” type border tooling or stamping is acceptable. However, this tooling or stamping must be minor in nature. (e.g. a cut line border, cut bead border, simple stamped border, etc.) This exception is subject to the judge’s discretion.

Personal Items - Tooled: Wallets, purses, cuffs, spur straps, belts, sheaths, book covers, albums, notebooks, portfolios, cases, canteens or other contain-ers that are worn on or carried by a person. The surface of these items are partially or fully tooled – either carved (floral, figure, pictorial, etc.), stamped (basket or geometric) or both.

Pictures: Figure carving, pictorial carving, floral carving, embossing, etc. (or combinations of such) that are in “picture” form. Framed or unframed. If frame

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10) Saddles - Carved11) Saddles - Geometric & Basket Stamped12) Stand Alone - Tooled13) Tack & Saddle Accouterments14) Un-Tooled Items15) Youth - Junior Age 8 to 1316) Youth - Senior Age 14 to 18

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Entries are subject to approval by the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal and must be suitable for all ages. Judges reserve the right to move

an entry to a more appropriate category. Thank you!

is made of or covered with leather, it will be judged as part of the picture. Can be designed to hang or stand.

Saddles - Carved: Saddle is to be partially or fully carved. Seat is to be 13” or larger. Quality of design, balance/symmetry, construction, carving and finish are the primary areas considered in judging. Saddles predominantly carved but containing a small amount of basket or geometric stamping will be placed in the Saddles-Carved category. Stamping will not be included in judging. However, substandard stamping can detract from score. Bring a tall stand if your saddle has “taps”. Stands available to rent. See registration form.

Saddles - Geometric or Basket Stamped: Saddle is to be partially or fully basket or geometric stamped. Seat is to be 13” or larger. Quality of design, balance/sym-metry, construction, stamping and finish are primary areas considered in judging. Saddles predominantly stamped but containing a small amount of carving will be placed in the Saddles-Geometric or Basket Stamped category. Carving will not be included in judging. However, substandard carving will detract from score. Bring a tall stand if your saddle has “taps”. Stands available to rent. See registration form.

Stand Alone - Tooled: Objects such as leather sculptures, clocks, boxes, storage cases, mirrors, holders, decorative items, animals and other such things that “stand alone” and don’t move or tend to be moved. Items as such designed to hang on a wall are included in this category. The surface of these items are partially or fully tooled – either carved (floral, figure, pictorial, etc.), stamped (basket or geometric) or both.

Tack & Saddle Accouterments: Any leather riding or driving equipment re-lated to the horse or the saddle (but not part of saddle), (e.g. reins, bridles, headstalls, halters, breast collars, tapaderos, pommel bags, saddle holsters, rifle scabbards, saddlebags, etc.) (Braided items not included).

Un-Tooled Items: Objects that would normally be classified in the Personal Items or Stand Alone categories but whose surface is not carved or stamped. Exception: A “minimal” amount of “accent” type border tooling or stamping is acceptable. However, this tooling or stamping must be minor in nature. (e.g. a cut line border, cut bead border, simple stamped border, etc.) This exception is subject to the judge’s discretion. Tools used only for molding purposes are acceptable.

Youth - Junior Division: Ages 8 to 13. Only items matching description of Categories #1 through #14 are eligible to compete in the Youth category. Age is as of May 14, 2015. Entries in each division will be judged together (e.g. chaps, picture, and purse will compete against each other). All Rules and Regulations of the Debut apply to the Youth Category.

Youth - Senior Division: Ages 14 to 18. Regulations in Category #15 apply.

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Judging

Judging of each entry is based on the following criteria:

1) Design2) Construction3) Carving/Stamping (If Applicable)4) Color, Finish & Accents5) Bonus Points

Judging of most categories is done by two judges. Some catego-ries may only be judged by one judge depending on the number of entries and availability of judges. Each criterion is scored on the basis of 10 points, 1 being the low-est value and 10 the highest. As a judge evaluates an entry, he/she records each criterion’s score on the judge’s score sheet and then tallies them for the entry’s total score. The total possible score for an entry is 100 points (50 points per judge). Calculation of each judge’s score sheet is reviewed before the two judge’s scores are combined. The total scores of all entries in a category are then compared to determine which entries place First, Second and Third. A comment section follows the criteria in which judges record their comments regarding the entry and the contestant’s work. These comments are meant to provide the contestant constructive feed-back as to what they are doing well and what can be improved, in an effort to aid in the furtherance of their leatherworking skills. All decisions of the judges are final. Consideration of individuals to serve as judges is based on their experience, knowledge, quality of work and recommendation by their peers in the leather community. They make every effort to judge in an equitable manner according to general standards of the industry coupled with their own perspective of proper leatherwork. We ap-preciate the time they volunteer and the effort and personal concern each judge invests to fulfill, to the best of their abilities, the responsi-bility asked of them.

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Holsters - Un-Tooled

Carl ChappellBoots

Braided Items - Leather

Braided Items - Rawhide

Chaps & Chinks

Clothing

Holsters - Tooled

Personal Items - Tooled

Dan Schwarz

Vince Donley Herb French

Nate Wald TBA

Gordon Andrus Jesse Smith

Category Judges

Kay Orton Elaine Snyder

Chris Andre Erik Little

Chris Andre Erik Little

Wayne Hape Jim Linnell

Bob Klenda

Stand Alone - Tooled

Chuck Stormes

Tack & Saddle Accouterments

Akiko OkadaBarry King

Un-Tooled Items

Saddles - CarvedSaddles - Geometric &

Basket Stamped

Ben Swanke

Keith Seidel

Cary Schwarz

Pictures

Youth - Junior Division

Shane Deeter

Kathy Flanagan Tony Laier

Clay Banyai Sheryl Katzke

Tom Katzke Jill Young

*The list of Judges is subject to change*Harry Knipe Kay OrtonYouth - Senior Division

Contestants can display a brief write-up with their entry regarding any aspect(s) of their entry that they want the judges or public to know. Perhaps your entry has a particular variance in design or construction that might be deemed as an oversight or error but was purposely incorporated for a particular purpose. Or perhaps you would like to explain what particular challenges you faced in creating your entry and how you overcame them. The write-up needs to be typed on either a 5.50” X 8.00” or 8.50” X 11.00” size paper, enclosed in a clear plastic sleeve or laminated, and attached to the entry with a length of leather lace/string. Submit the write-up with delivery of the entry to the Debut.

About My Work

Registration

Two Registration Forms and one Makers Ad Form are enclosed for your convenience.

Complete one registration form per entry.

Complete Makers Ad form if applicable.

Be sure to register by the deadline of Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

Note the postmark deadline of April 27, 2015 for registrations mailed through the U.S. Postal System.

Registration can be submitted by mail, e-mail, online or by phone.

Include payment of all fees with registration form.

If entering more than one item, record fees and payment of all entries on the last registration form.

Questions can be directed to Brian Stelzel, World Leather Debut Manager at the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal.

Thank you for participating in the 2015 World Leather Debut.

Enjoy!

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www.leathercraftersjournal.com

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1st Place Winners 2014

Braided Items - RawhideEnrique Capone

Chaps & ChinksChris Andre

ClothingPam Lackman

Holsters - Un-TooledJay Nelson

Personal Items - TooledJung - Tsung Li

BootsTrajan R. Vieira

Braided Items - LeatherJoseph Strain

Holsters - TooledKeith Seidel

Youth - SeniorKyle Dawson

Youth - JuniorJack Shepardson

Un-Tooled ItemsJim Linnell

Tack & Saddle AccoutermentsG. K. Fraker

Stand Alone - TooledWayne Hape

PicturesJim Linnell

Saddles - Geometric & Basket StampedGary Winckler

Saddles - CarvedKeith Seidel