Information & Registration

May 19, 20 & 21, 2017Sheridan, Wyoming

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Table of Contents

Greeting

Debut Highlights

Special Letters

Rules and Regulations

Registration

Categories and Category Definitions

Judging

Sponsorship

2016 1st Place Winners

2017 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 seventeen catego-ries, 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 written con-structive feedback of every entry to the maker. As attested to on the following page, the Debut benefits contestants by providing an enjoy-able event that can challenge and even enhance one’s perspective, skills and self confidence. The public benefits by having the opportu-nity 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 2017 Debut is progressing well. Forty sponsors have contributed over $11,000 in prize money. Judges for the competitive aspect are established. And all categories of the last Debut are again available for contestants to compete in. The Judge’s Critique Session has expand-ed beyond the Boots and two Saddles categories to include the Foot-wear category. (See Page 3 for its definition.) And “About My Work”, a brief write-up that can accompany an entry, is again available.

All leatherworkers are invited to participate in the 2017 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, May 3, 2017. 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 May 3, 2017 Registration DeadlineThursday May 18, 2017 Check-In of Entries Noon - 5:30 pmFriday May 19, 2017 2017 World Leather Debut Noon - 5 pmSaturday May 20, 2017 2017 World Leather Debut 8 am - 5 pmSunday May 21, 2017 2017 World Leather Debut 8 am - 11 amSunday May 21, 2017 Check-Out of Entries 11 am - 2 pm

Registration DeadlineRegistration due by midnight (CST) Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Categories15 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 18th through Friday morning, May 19th. Ribbons will be placed upon completion of judging.

Makers Directory & Maker’s Ad Makers Directory (booklet) listing all contestants will be free for the public’s tak-ing at the Debut. Contestant’s contact information can be included free of charge. Contestants can further promote themselves by purchasing a “Maker’s Ad”.

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 11 for details.

Judges Critique SessionJudge’s critique session for both saddle, boot and footwear categories takes place with judges and contestants on Friday, May 19th from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m..

Prizes and Awards•Main Categories (#1 through #15) (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

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Sheridan Honors Night 2017 World Leather Debut AwardsSaturday, May 20, 2017 ~ 7:30 pm. Historic Sheridan Inn.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.

Special LettersFor Your Consideration

Perhaps one might think, “I am not a Master Artist/Leatherworker so I don’t have a chance of placing in the Debut. Therefore there’s no reason for me to participate in the event.” Various experienced and master leatherworkers have stated that while one may not place, there is definite benefit for one to participate in competitions. First, if a person is apprehensive about competing, experience can put those fears to rest. Secondly, competition can expand one’s scope, moving him or her to try things they wouldn’t normally consider. Thirdly, your skills can be improved by participating, both in creativity and ability, challenging you in ways that may not otherwise happen. Fourth, educational benefit can be gained through feedback from the judges and other peers. Fifth, one can be inspired after competing to “do it again”, striving to do even better. And lastly, your confidence can grow after experiencing such an event. Those who are of the advanced and master levels may also think there is no benefit to competing. However, submitting your entry benefits not only yourself, but those who view your work. Your participation maintains and can even increase the level of

[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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quality that is set for the rest of the industry to follow. To “set the bar” and to raise the bar” is often heard. And by doing so, you set the mark for others to aspire to and learn from. And your work simply continues to impress the rest of the leatherworking world, providing them enjoyment while inspiring them in their own leatherworking endeavors. If you are contemplating the thought of entering your work, and are hesitant to do so, please consider the benefits that can be had by participating in the Debut. We hope you will be encouraged to enter your work not only in the World Leather Debut but as many other competitions in the industry as possible.

Brian Stelzel, Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal

Special Letters (Continued)

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Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show & World Leather Debut

My wife, Linn, and I had decided to take a driving trip to Sheridan Wyoming and attend 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 competi-tion, I had no idea of what to expect. I downloaded all the trade show brochures and the competition 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

Reprinted with permission.

Special Letters (Continued)

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1) GeneralEntries must be suitable for display in a gallery setting for all ages to view. For example, items can be disqualified for vulgarity, profanity and sexually explicit content. All questionable entries are subject to approval by an independent, undisclosed panel of artists. If concerned, submit photos of your entry for prior review by the artist panel.The Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal will use all reasonable care in the handling of entries but will assume no liability for loss or damage. Contes-tants hereby release the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, including all staff and volunteers, the Holiday Inn-Sheridan Convention Center, its staff, volunteers and directors from any responsibility, personal liability or claims for loss or damage arising from contestant’s participation in the 2017 World Leather Debut.Photographs of entries, information about the contestants and other such materials may be used by the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal in pro-motional and merchandising materials.Each entry must be made by one individual and registered under that maker’s name. Prizes, awards and announcements will be awarded only to the individual who made the item.All entries must have been completed after January 1, 2016 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. Attach tags to an inconspicuous location.Entries are to remain on display until 11:00 a.m. Sunday, May 21, 2017. Refund Policy - A full refund of all paid fees will be issued for cancella-tions received by the Journal on or before May 3, 2017. 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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Rules and Regulations (Continued)

Judging in most categories will be performed by two judges.Judging will take place Thursday evening and Friday morning, May 18-19, 2017.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, all without contestant approval.

Decisions of the judges and Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal are final.

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Main Categories #1 through #15: 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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2) Entry and RegistrationMain Categories #1-#15 - Enter as many items/categories as you wish.Main Categories #1-#15 - 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) and all fees/funds must arrive at the office of the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal (PO Box 673, Rhinelander, WI 54501 USA by midnight. CST, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 to be eligible to enter the Debut. Registrations received after this date and time cannot be allowed to compete in the Debut. Be sure to mail/submit your registration early!Payment of entry fees evidences contestant’s agreement to all Rules and Regulations of the World Leather Debut.

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6) Departure and Return ShippingPicking Up Entry - If picking up your entry, please do so between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, 2017. Entries not picked up by 2:00 p.m. on the 21st are subject to a $20.00 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.“Invest in the box”. Use new and extra sturdy shipping containers. En-tries will be returned in the same containers they were received in.Use adequate packing material inside of container to protect entry during shipping. This same material (type and amount) 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.

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Exceptions to 4A. and 4B. are possible 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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Sheridan Holiday Inn ~ Attn: World Leather Debut1809 Sugarland Dr.Sheridan, WY 82801 USATel: 307-672-8931

5) Arrival and ShippingAll entries (shipped or hand delivered) must arrive at the Holiday Inn by 5:30 p.m. MST on Thursday, May 18, 2017 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 18, 2017.Entries Shipped are to arrive at the Holiday Inn between Thursday, May 11, 2017 and 5:30 p.m. MST on Thursday, May 18, 2017.If shipping, send your entry(s) to:

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7) Sale of EntrySale of entry is optional.If sold, a commission (10% of the Net Proceeds) will be assessed by the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal on each entry sold.The Sale Price of each entry as reflected to the public equals the Net Pro-ceeds (amount of the sale to be paid to contestant, predetermined by the contestant) plus 10% of the Net Proceeds. (e.g. Sale Price = Net Proceeds plus 10% of Net Proceeds)All sales will be transacted through the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal.Accepted methods of payment (by the buyer) are cash, money order, bank check, charge cards or debit cards. 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 DirectoryThe Makers Directory is a pamphlet that lists each contestant’s name by category. There is no cost to the contestant for this listing. The Makers Di-rectory is free for the public to take at will at the World Leather Debut and is meant to help promote the individual maker/contestant.Contestant can choose to have their contact information (e.g. company name, address, telephone, e-mail and website) listed in the Makers Direc-tory. This is optional and there is no additional cost to the contestant to have this information listed.Contestant must check the related box in Section 3 of the Registration Form to have their contact information listed.

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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 estimated original shipping cost to Sheri-dan 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.

Return Shipping Repacking Fee - If your entry(s) is to be shipped back to you, a re-packing fee of $10.00 per shipping container (not per entry) ap-plies and must accompany your registration.

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10) About My WorkAbout My Work is a brief write-up that contestants can display with their en-try regarding any aspect(s) of their entry that they want the judges or public to know. For example, your entry might have a particular variance in design or construction that might be deemed as an oversight or error but was pur-posely incorporated for a particular purpose and you may want this to be explained. Or perhaps you would like to share a particular challenge(s) you faced in creating your entry and how you overcame it.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 de-livery of the entry to the Debut.

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9) Makers AdThe Maker’s Ad is an optional advertisement that the contestant can pur-chase to accompany their information 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 maker’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.

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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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RegistrationTwo 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, May 3, 2017.

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

If registering by phone, payment of entry fees evidences contestant’s agree-ment to all Rules and Regulations of the World Leather Debut.

If mailing registration, be sure to mail early. All registration forms and pay-ment must arrive at the office of the Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal by midnight CST, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 to be eligible to enter the Debut.

Include payment of all fees with registration form.

Sign the registration form.

If entering more than one item, record fees and payment of all entries on the first 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 2017 World Leather Debut.

Enjoy!

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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. Specify if you cut your own string in Section 2 of the Registration Form.

Braided Items - Rawhide: Any braided item which consists predominately of rawhide braid. Specify if you made your own hide and cut your own string in Section 2 of the Registration Form.

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 soft leather garments for all ages - Shirts/tops, vests, jackets/coats, dress/skirt, pants and the like.

Footwear: Any footwear other than cowboy boots. Lasted or unlasted.

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 carved/tooled (including swivel knife work) or stamped. Tools used only for mold-ing purposes are allowed.

Personal Items - Tooled: Wallets, purses, sheaths, book covers, albums, notebooks, portfolios, cases, canteens, cuffs, spur straps, belts, hats/caps, gloves/mittens or other items 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.

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10) Pictures11) Saddles - Carved12) Saddles - Geometric & Basket Stamped13) Stand Alone - Tooled14) Tack & Saddle Accouterments15) Un-Tooled Items16) Youth - Junior Age 8 to 1317) Youth - Senior Age 14 to 18

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Pictures: Figure carving, pictorial carving, floral carving, embossing, etc. (or combinations of such) that are in “picture” form. Framed or unframed. If frame 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, functionality, carving and finish are the primary areas considered in judging. Saddles predominantly carved but containing a lesser amount of basket or geometric stamping will be placed in the Saddles-Carved category. Stamping will not add to score but can detract if substandard in quality. 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, functionality, stamping and finish are primary areas considered in judging. Saddles predominantly stamped but containing a lesser amount of carv-ing will be placed in the Saddles-Geometric or Basket Stamped category. Carving will not add to score but can detract if substandard in quality. 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/tooled (in-cluding swivel knife work) or stamped. Tools used only for molding purposes are allowed.

Youth - Junior Division: Ages 8 to 13. Only items matching description of Categories #1 through #15 are eligible to compete in the Youth category. Age is as of May 18, 2017. 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 #16 apply.

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Entries must be suitable for display in a gallery setting for all ages to view. For example, items can be disqualified for vulgarity, profanity and sexually explicit content. All questionable en-tries are subject to approval by an independent, undisclosed panel of artists. If concerned, submit photos of your entry for prior review by the artist panel. Judges reserve the right to disqualify an entry or move an entry to a more appropriate category. Thank you!

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Judging

Holsters - Tooled

Mickey MussettBootsBraided Items - LeatherBraided Items - Rawhide

Chaps & ChinksClothingFootwear

Holsters - Un-Tooled

Lisa Sorrell

Herb French Hial Steele

Vince Donley Nate Wald

Bob Klenda Peter Swales

Category Judges

Kay Orton Elaine Snyder

TBA Paul Krause

Chris Andre Keith Seidel

Matt Alsaker Robert Thompson

Clay Banyai

Saddles - Geometric & Basket Stamped

Chuck Stormes

Stand Alone - Tooled

Jessie SmithGordon Andrus

Tack & Saddle Accouterments

PicturesSaddles - Carved

Tony Laier

Fritz Riedl

Ed LaBarre

Personal Items - Tooled

Un-Tooled Items

Sheryl Katzke

Barry King Jim Linnell

G. K. Fraker Wayne Hape

Kathy Flanagan Annie Libertini

Tom Katzke Jill YoungYouth - Junior DivisionYouth - Senior Division Phil Keller Kay Orton

Judging of each category is done by two judges. All decisions of the judges are final. Each judge scores each entry based on the criterion show on the following page. (Note: Criterion marked by an astrick and number make-up one criterion.) Each criterion is scored on the basis of 10 points, 1 being the lowest and 10 the highest. As a judge evaluates an entry, he/she records each

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DesignStylingConstructionCraftsmanshipSymmetryCarving/StampingString FormationUnityDetailsColorFinishAccentsFitBonus Points

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criterion’s score on the judge’s score sheet and then tallies them for that entry’s total score. Calculation of each judge’s score is reviewed and then combined with the other judge’s score. The combined scores within a cate-gory are then compared to determine First, Second and Third placement. A comment section follows the criteria in which judges record their com-ments regarding the entry and the contestant’s work. These comments are meant to provide the contestant constructive feedback as to what they are doing well and what can be improved, both in an effort to aid in the further-ance of their leatherworking skills. Consideration of individuals to serve as judges is based on their experi-ence, 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 per-spective of proper leatherwork. We appreciate the time they volunteer and the effort and personal concern each judge invests to fulfill, to the best of their abilities, the responsibility asked of them.

*The list of Judges is subject to change*

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 2017 Debut will award over $11,000.00 in cash prizes to those who place first, second and third in each category. We ap-preciate the desire of each sponsor to give to this event to help encourage others in their leatherworking endeavors. Please express your gratitude the next time you meet or do business with each of them. Thank you sponsors for your sup-port!

Gold Sponsors

American Elk & Deer1 Year Sponsor - “Family-owned hide business from Absarokee, Montana that is eager to hear your story and help you get what you need for your shop.”

Barry King Tools15 Year Sponsor - Quality leatherworking tools since 1993. Wide selection for all styles of tooling.

Craft Sha3 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.15 Year Sponsor - Manufacturer of leather dyes, finishes, cleaners, conditioners, soaps and oils. Fiebing’s is the most popular and widely accept-ed leather dye around the world.

Hermann Oak Leather Company15 Year Sponsor - Since 1881, tanner of quality firm-bodied pure vegetable leathers, processed by traditional pit tannage, for long-lasting products.

Leather Machine Company, Inc.8 Year Sponsor - Home of the “Cobra”. Highestquality machinery for the leather trade.www.leathermachineco.com

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Silver Sponsors

American Leather Direct, Inc.6 Year Sponsor - Providing quality leathers and excellent customer service. Where there’s al-ways a friendly voice on the other end of the phone.

Bonney & Wills School of Shoemaking & Design 3 Year Sponsor - Offering one and two week courses in the gentle craft of shoemaking. For more information, www.shoemaking.com.

Buckeye Engraving, Inc.MAKER STAMPS, DIES & BRANDS8 Year SponsorCustom made using your artwork with name, logo, signature, or other design. Buckeye Engraving 330-677-5685 www.buckeyeengraving.com

C. S. Osborne & Company8 Year Sponsor - Since 1826 C.S. Osborne & Company manufactures a complete line of leath-erworking hand tools.

Chuck Smith Tools9 Year Sponsor - Dedicated to making the best quality swivel knives, stamping tools and more. Customer satisfaction says it all. Products 100% Guaranteed! Tel: 760-749-5755 olsmoothie@sbc-global.net www.chucksmithleathertools.com

Colorado Saddle Makers Association, Inc.9 Year Sponsor - Dedicated to preserving and passing on the fine art of saddlemaking and as-sociated trades.

Chuck SmithTools

C. S. Osborne & Company

Scott P. Wilber, CPA, PC4 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 Company3 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.

Slickbald Customs6 Year Sponsor - Pattern Packs for professional level gun leather and more! Easy to follow in-structions with color pictures. Always adding! Slickbald.com

Tandy Leather15 Year Sponsor - The recognized World Leader in Teaching Leathercraft and Providing Crafts-men with their Leather Supplies.

Weaver Leather 9 Year Sponsor - Dedicated to exceeding every customer’s expectation. Weaver is your one stop shop for leather, hardware, tools, machinery and more!

Gold Sponsors

Double K Leather5 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.5 Year Sponsor - Fast & Friendly Service to the leather & leathercraft industry since 1977. Call us at 1-888-207-3305.

George Barta Hide Company6 Year Sponsor - If you think of leather, furs or exotics, think of Barta Hide Company.Tel: 707-762-2965

Goliger Leather Company10 Year Sponsor - Providing top quality leather with exceptional customer service since 1947.

Horse Shoe Brand Tools7 Year Sponsor - Premium quality leatherworking tools designed with the professional in mind.

International Internet Leathercrafters Guild4 Year Sponsor - Knowledge SharingContests Teaching Grants Extensive Lending Library Member IFoLG

J. M. Saddler, Inc.9 Year Sponsor - Nine generations of excellence–J. M. Saddler continues their objective of pro-ducing superior quality leather and fabric care products.

Jesse W. Smith Saddlery9 Year Sponsor - 52 years of the finest in custom saddles and 41 years teaching saddle making and leather work.

Kyoshin Elle & Company, Ltd6 Year Sponsor - We are excited to support craft-men & women for their imaginative invention with leather. Enjoy and BE Creative.www.kyoshin-elle.co.jp

Lace Master11 Year Sponsor - Patent cutter used by award win-ning braiders, production shops and serious craft-ers worldwide. Cutting circles around the rest.

Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal16 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.4 Year Sponsor - Providing high quality leather laces for the footwear, sport and craft industry. We have 18 years of lace manufacturing experience.

Montana Leather Company5 Year Sponsor - Business partners with leather professionals since 1908. Providing leathers, tools, hardware, dye & finishes with prompt & courteous service.

Silver Sponsors

Kyoshin Elle & Co., Ltd

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Saddlers Braiders Crafters

IILG.org

Goliger Leather Company

Steel Stamps, Inc.4 Year Sponsor - Twenty-Five years of custom-crafted, “Makers Marks” and “Tooling Stamps”. Contact us at steelstampsinc.com or call direct: 208-345-2550.

Techsew Sewing Machines7 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

Weber Stirrups9 Year Sponsor - 32 years of making quality hand-made stirrups just for you!www.weberstirrups.com

Y-Knot Lace7 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 Leathers7 Year Sponsor - Since 1890, providing quality ser-vice and products to leathercrafters. Visit your online Leathercraft Superstore at www.zelistore.com! No Membership Required!

Pecard Leather Care Company, Inc.5 Year Sponsor - Proven & Perfected. A trusted name for over a century. Dedicated craftsman-ship and quality in manufacturing. Condition, Preserve & Protect with Pecard Leather Care Products.

Q Lighting a QED company9 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

Renia GmbH2 Year Sponsor - Renia develops and produces high-quality solvent and water-based adhesives. High-tech, dries clear, low to no toxicity. Made in Germany!

Ron’s Tool Company8 Year Sponsor - Quality handmade leatherwork-ing tools. Satisfaction Guaranteed! Tel: 406-552-7433

Sorrell Notions and Findings1 Year Sponsor - Leather, tools, and supplies for boot and shoemakers. www.sorrellnotionsand-findings.com 405-282-5464

Springfield Leather Company10 Year Sponsor - Helping our customers be successful by providing Supplies, Value, Educa-tion and Help they can count on! 800-668-8518 www.springfieldleather.com

Silver Sponsors

TechSewIndustrial Sewing MachinesTechSew

1st Place Winners 2016

Braided Items - RawhideJohn Loree

Chaps & ChinksYves Lesire

ClothingJulie Pierce

Holsters - Un-TooledJohn Ralston

BootsCarl Chappell

Braided Items - LeatherJeff Pribil

Holsters - TooledJun Igarashi

FootwearPaul Krause

Youth - SeniorDakotah Matarozzo

Youth - JuniorJack Shepardson

Un-Tooled ItemsMichiko Matsuda

Tack & Saddle Accouterments - Keith Seidel

Stand Alone - TooledTakeshi Yonezawa

PicturesHonghao Cai

Saddles - Geometric & Basket Stamped

Matt Wanner

Saddles - CarvedRoss Brunk

Personal Items - TooledJung - Tsung “Bobocat” Li

Held at the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Showin Sheridan, Wyoming and hosted by the

Leather Crafters & Saddlers JournalTel: 715-362-5393

info@leathercraftersjournal.comwww.leathercraftersjournal.com