Randy Cornelius

The 2025 International Federation of Leather Guilds show is scheduled for October 6-11th at Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina, Ks It is hosted this year by Wheat State Leather guild. For more information please see the attached flyer. Or go to Wheat States website at www.wheatstateleatherguild.com

Jim Linnell will be in the Kansas City area December 6-8 for an extreme embossing workshop. A Kansas Largemouth Bass will be the topic (see attached flyer). The class will be held in Paola, Ks, just south of the KC metro area. Cost is 200.00. Send me an email at RandyCornelius512@gmail.com to get signed up and get a tool and supply list as well as hotel information. Kansas Largemouth Bass Flyer (2).pdf

I think I found the answer, The dies I have are for normal spots with the prongs not the rivet type.... I works good with the prong spots.

I have what appears to be a "Craftmaster" Hand Press like Springfield Leather sells. Item # 011-399001. I have the dies for setting spots but every time I set one it makes it pointed like a nipple instead of round. I cannot figure what I am doing wrong. I have tried adjusting it. If I back off the depth of stroke it won't set it so it will stay. Too much and it get the point on it. I have had this thing for several years and thought I would put it to work on some spot rivet's but not having much luck. Anyone with experience with one of these please advise. I have looked on line for a manual but can't find one. I guess I will call SLC and see if they can copy one and send to me. Thanks in advance.

Here is the schedule of classes Class Schedule Rev 7.xlsx

Here is the Schedule of Events to let you know what is going on each day of the show. Schedule of Events.docx

Also this year we are going back to $1.00 raffle tickets, so bring your $$$$ and buy a bunch.

Here are the forms to download to register for the show and to sign up for classes. Lots of information can be found on the show Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/929902254667214 For those traveling to the show by air that don't want to rent a car you can call Cortez Transportation Company, 785-233-5466. They run a 24/7 service from Topeka to KCI and back. They can pick you up in a car that holds 2 people, an SUV that hold 6 and a van that hold up to 14 people. I would suggest getting with someone else going to the show and car pool with them and split the rates. The car is 225.00 from KCI to Topeka, the SUV is 243.00 from KCI to Topeka and the van is 267.00 to Topeka. Also for those traveling in by train the Am Track station is about a block away from the hotel. Also check on flights into Manhattan Ks as they have a new airport there. The distance from Topeka is about the same to KCI but you may find cheaper flights. Class Registration v1 2023.docx Show Registration v1 2023.docx

We are looking for new and different instructors. So If you have a special talent with leathercraft / leather working please contact me. In doing so explain your special talent and send some photos of your work. Get your name in early before all the slots fill up.\ RandyCornelius512@gmail.com Thanks Instructor Agreement Topeka 2023 (1).docx

Here is a link to the Guilds recognized by the IFOLG https://www.ifolg.net/uploads/1/1/2/4/112415769/guilds_of_the_ifolg_2021_-_2022.pdf

Also we have a Facebook page up and running just for the show, It can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/929902254667214 When going to our FB page look under the files section and you will find forms if you are wanting to be an instructor, Also forms if you want to be a vendor are there too. There is also a link to the hotel to get the special rate too. If you know of anyone who is not on Facebook and wants to have these forms emailed to them please let me know.

also here is the link to our show Facebook page

I have attached the flyer to the 2023 IFLOG show in Topeka, Ks this year. Here is a link to our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/929902254667214

Also, just because there is not a Guild close you don't mean you can join one. Several of the guilds have a web based on line group to join in. Much like this, only difference is you have to be a paid member. I know our dues for Santa Fe Trail is 30.00 for house hold, 20.00 individual and 15.00 for under 18 years old. So it is affordable.

Open the link below. When you go to the IFOLG web site click on Competition Registration forms. There will pop up several options. then click on "Guilds of the IFOLG" guilds_of_the_ifolg_2021_-_2022.pdf