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There is a first year leather show coming up in Las Vegas January 7-10. Single location - classes, trade show, competition, and social events all at the South Point. general information here - https://illumeconnect.com/pages/event-las-vegas I will be leading a class on the morning of January 7th on purchasing second hand tools. Buying second hand tools can be a good way to expand your tool set and elevate your work. It can also be time consuming and intimidating. I intend to break it down for you and give the confidence and information to be comfortable with purchasing used tools. Some discussion points will be: - Why to buy secondhand tools - Where to look f…
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Hello I am thinking about going to the Pendleton Leather Show at the end of the month. I was wondering if anyone one this site is going to be there as a vendor or if anyone has recommendations on things to check out. Thanks Jonathan
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Anybody headed to Wichita Falls for the Boot and Saddle Show? I'm finishing a saddle to take and will post some pictures soon. Randy
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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
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Not affiliated, but came across this: https://www.wheatstateleatherguild.com/ If not in correct area, please move accordingly. Thanks.
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Happy 4th of July
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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
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We are starting to pack tools for our booth at the Pendleton Leather Show coming up at the end of next week. I have missed the last 2 shows because of work schedules but ready to be back this year! If you are in the northwest please check it out. I can make it worth the trip with just free rulers, stickers, and candy. Seeing tools, machines, leathers, and hardware is a bonus. Here is a link with more information - https://www.pendletonleathershow.com/ We hope to see some of you there!
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Just got home from the show and I was pleased beyond my expectations. First off I ran into a few leather crafting celebrities. Aaron Heizer, of Maker's Leather Supply was there and we had a nice chat. Then I ran into Don Gonzales of DG Saddlery. Chuck Dorsett from Weaver was not there this year - that would have made my hat trick of my most frequently viewed YouTube tutorial providers. I even recognized Chris "Slickbald" Andre from a Springfield Leather video. Turns out he was there teaching classes. I wasn't really expecting to purchase anything but still ended up going over budget. Next year, I'll be saving my money well in advance to take advantage of the price and s…
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I thought I would start a discussion on the International Federation of Leather Guilds, what is it and what the IFOLG does. Also what benefit does it have to join a Leather Guild that is also a member of the IFOLG. First what is the IFOLG. It is a world wide organization that has a leather competition every year. During that competition a leather worker that belongs to a guild that is recognized by the IFOLG is eligible to enter leather pieces that will be judged. There a 4 main levels of competition, Open, Advanced, Master and Grand Master. In each level there are many classes that a person can enter, pictures, belts, wallets, purses, motorcycle gear and the list g…
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