Casey Jordan Report post Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Art_of_the_Cowboy.doc "Art of the Cowboy Makers" This contest has four categories: Saddles, Spurs, Bits & Boots. It is limited to the first 20 in each category, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE and is filling up fast, so don't delay with getting in. Prizes in each category: First Place: Trophy Buckle, $750.00 cash, Ribbon Second Place: $450.00 cash, Ribbon (working on another prize) Third Place: 300.00 cash, Ribbon "Peoples Choice": Trophy Buckle, Ribbon The prize money may go up if we can get more sponsors. I have attached a picture of one of the Trophy Buckles, made by Silver King, and the rules and application. if need be you can print a application from this website: http://www.roundupproductionsllc.com/ They are the ones putting on the old west collectable show in conjunction with this contest. Post any questions here so I can answer them for everyone to see. Art_of_the_Cowboy.doc Art_of_the_Cowboy.doc Art_of_the_Cowboy.doc Edited February 12, 2009 by Casey Jordan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted February 15, 2009 We are in the process of setting up a website for this contest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted February 20, 2009 I just wanted to add some clarification to some question I have received. The item you enter must be made by you. You may have one other person help with the work. It can be for sale or not for sale. It does not matter when you made it (i.e. 2 years ago) and it does not have to be made especially for this contest. It does not matter if it was in someone elses show or contest. We will add a rule next year that you can't bring the same item you already had in this contest. As to the cash prize money payout previously posted: Prizes in each category: First Place: Trophy Buckle, $750.00 cash, Ribbon Second Place: $450.00 cash, Ribbon (working on another prize) Third Place: 300.00 cash, Ribbon "Peoples Choice": Trophy Buckle, Ribbon This prize money is based on having a full category of 20 items. The prize money is $75.00 of each entry, with a 50/30/20 split. So if the category does not fill up we will still use $75.00 of each entry, with a 50/30/20 Split. There is a possibility of added money to the cash prizes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 14, 2009 I finally received the rest of the buckles, and boy are they beautiful! There is a Champion Trophy Buckle and a "Peoples Choice" Trophy buckle for all four categories. Saddle Maker Spur Maker Bit Maker Boot Maker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieR Report post Posted March 15, 2009 Casey---is the website up yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 15, 2009 Casey---is the website up yet? Charlie, It is being worked on right now. The lady that is putting it together is having problems getting it to load right. She has been working hard on trying to get it right and professional for the past few days. Even though it is not up and running I will post the website address so you can just keep checking to see when it comes up. The website address is: www.artofthecowboymakers.com For anyone who enters she is putting pictures of their work and links to their websites and contact information on this website. It is starting to fill up pretty quickly now. I just got at least 3 more saddle entries this weekend at the Wickenburg leather show. I will be in Amarillo, Texas this coming weekend at a western collectable show and expect to get more signed up there. Hope this helps, and if anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rookie Report post Posted March 16, 2009 Hello Casey, I am not trying to start a fight or cause trouble. I was wondering why you don't include custom hat makers. Would that catagory fit into the associations boundries? Just curious... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 16, 2009 Hello Casey, I am not trying to start a fight or cause trouble. I was wondering why you don't include custom hat makers. Would that catagory fit into the associations boundries? Just curious... rookie, Start a fight or cause trouble? NOT HARDLY! Infact we had already discussed having custom hat makers. If we get enough interest in that category, I'm sure we can add it next year. This is our first year for the contest and we were limited on space from the start. So we decided to start with four categories: Saddles, Spurs, Bits and Boots. We had to limit it to the first 20 in each category, again due to space. We have been discussing adding categories that we get a lot of interest in. Among those are custom hat makers, braiding, hitching, engraving (would include anything except spurs and bits) and possibly others. Any interest in any of these categories or others not mentioned, PLEASE let me know so it can be considered for next year. Thanks for your interest rookie, I will make a note to add custom hat making. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Charlie,It is being worked on right now. The lady that is putting it together is having problems getting it to load right. She has been working hard on trying to get it right and professional for the past few days. Even though it is not up and running I will post the website address so you can just keep checking to see when it comes up. The website address is: www.artofthecowboymakers.com For anyone who enters she is putting pictures of their work and links to their websites and contact information on this website. It is starting to fill up pretty quickly now. I just got at least 3 more saddle entries this weekend at the Wickenburg leather show. I will be in Amarillo, Texas this coming weekend at a western collectable show and expect to get more signed up there. Hope this helps, and if anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. The website is up and running. if you go to www.artofthecowboymakers.com it will take you to Round-up Productions website and you can get all the contest information by clicking from there. You can find the rules, application, makers directory, makers spotlight, sponsors and information on the western collectable show going on at the same time. If you are having problems with viewing the website please let them know. Thanks, Casey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted March 18, 2009 I'm casting my vote for a TOOLERS category! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 18, 2009 I'm casting my vote for a TOOLERS category! Leave it to hidepounder to pick something he can kick a** in!! That is a good call though. But since the prizes are very nice and there's a lot of money at stake there needs to be a lot of interest. It could be considered though. And could we get a sponsor for this category? What do you (or anyone) have in mind as far as what to tool? It would be hard to judge a spur strap vs. a suit case or a wallet vs. a table top. Should everyone do the same item- say a photo album cover- or be able to do whatever? We just want to make it fair for everyone who enters. Like I said before we will probably add more categories next year, I just don't know which ones yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Leave it to hidepounder to pick something he can kick a** in!! That is a good call though. But since the prizes are very nice and there's a lot of money at stake there needs to be a lot of interest. It could be considered though. And could we get a sponsor for this category? What do you (or anyone) have in mind as far as what to tool? It would be hard to judge a spur strap vs. a suit case or a wallet vs. a table top. Should everyone do the same item- say a photo album cover- or be able to do whatever? We just want to make it fair for everyone who enters. Like I said before we will probably add more categories next year, I just don't know which ones yet. If it was just a tooling catagory, you could send out the same tooling pattern to everybody that is interested and have them tool it on a specific size and weight of leather. it wouldnt have to be an entire project, as that would probably fall into another catagory anyway. Just a thought it might be way off of what you guys are doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 18, 2009 If it was just a tooling catagory, you could send out the same tooling pattern to everybody that is interested and have them tool it on a specific size and weight of leather. it wouldnt have to be an entire project, as that would probably fall into another catagory anyway.Just a thought it might be way off of what you guys are doing. But this is just what I want, good ideas. And that would be something to consider. If we can get enough input from enough people we will get it worked out. Keep 'em coming! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Casey, I hadn't given this subject any thought before I jumped in (IMAGINE THAT!) I guess what I was thinking of was a category that non-saddle makers could enter. It should have to be a finished project that falls within a general category. Maybe a category similar to some used by LC&SJ? Maybe I should quit whining and just learn to make saddles.... Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Casey,I hadn't given this subject any thought before I jumped in (IMAGINE THAT!) I guess what I was thinking of was a category that non-saddle makers could enter. It should have to be a finished project that falls within a general category. Maybe a category similar to some used by LC&SJ? Maybe I should quit whining and just learn to make saddles.... Bob I was kinda thinking along the same lines. Maybe a saddle accrutment category? We need something with enough tooling to show their skills off. Here's one you might like - rope cans & rope bags! Just an idea. I'll keep thinking. Any more suggestions?? Anyone?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flathat4life Report post Posted March 18, 2009 I was kinda thinking along the same lines. Maybe a saddle accrutment category? We need something with enough tooling to show their skills off. Here's one you might like - rope cans & rope bags! Just an idea. I'll keep thinking. Any more suggestions?? Anyone?? In addtion to the rope cans and rope bags, you could also add saddle bags, eny type of book/binder cover, brief cases, placks, various home furnishing items like lamp shades or ect.... Enything that is ruffly that size and takes a fare amount of construction. It would be their choice to make a lamp shade out of light skirting leather verses say a book cover or rope bag that was more involved. Just as long as the majority of the items in the category have about the amount of tooling then it should be alright. i dont know how your guys system works but just ideas. I would be neet to see what everyone who enters comes up with. Ecspecialy you Bob. I realy like your style and always look forward to seeing your next masterpeice. Jed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 18, 2009 Jed, Thanks for your input. So basicly what you are saying is a square inch or square foot minimum or maximum. Not bad. You could say for example, it has to be up to two square foot tooled. And let them pick what they want to make. Could have some interesting entries! Good suggestion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flathat4life Report post Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Ya... i wouldn't concrete nothing to specific on the sqared inch of tooling but give a general estimation of how big the item should size wise for the class. Otherwise, by the time you add up the front and back of say a good sized rope "bag", it would probly total to be twice as much tooling as the front of the peice of a simple rope "can", even though they are about the same in size. The square feet/inch of tooling should be somthing highly considerd but maybe not as inforced as the general size of the item.(lots of "sizes" and "toolings" in there but hope it makes sence) Jed Edited March 18, 2009 by flathat4life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 19, 2009 Jed, I think I understand what you are saying. If we do have a tooled category we will try to make it as simple and easy to understand as possible. We tried to keep the rules to a minimum to make it easy for everyone. We tried to make it "Maker friendly". After all that is who the contest is for. Like I tell the new makers - win, lose or draw you sure get a lot of exposure from being in the contest. Thanks again for your input! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted March 28, 2009 We still have some spots open in all categories. It's coming up quick! Must not be any boot makers on this website! Have not heard from one on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Yeah, just a shameless bump. The contest is just a month away, so just a reminder for all the procrastinaters out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
