MAY 2008
TOPCUTTER
BUCKEYE LEATHERCRAFTERS OF
ORGANIZED IN 1962
MEMBER GUILD SINCE 1966
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BLCO OFFICERS
President Allan Scheiderer 937-644-9434
Vice President William
(Bill) Brown 614-268-7043
Secretary Geraldene Pittenger
614-866-7857
Treasurer David Scheiderer 937-644-4460
2008 Show Chairman Mark Strain
614-582-0106
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LOOKING AHEAD
Sunday, May 4, 2008 - The May meeting
of the BLCO will be at 2:00 PM at the
Sunday, May 18, 2008 - Show meeting will be at the usual time and place. (2:00
PM at the Christ United
Sunday, June 1, 2008 - The June meting of the BLCO will be at the usual time
and place.
Sunday, June 15, 2008 - Show meeting at the usual time and place.
Sunday, June 29, 2008 - The July meeting will be on June 29, because of
Independence Day. It will be at the usual time and place. Other meetings for
the year are listed on page 5 of the February Topcutter
& page 3 of the March Topcutter.
July 30 - August 10, 2008 -
September 26-28 - IFoLG Show will be at the Columbus Airport Marriott,
Cassidy Avenue
MINUTES OF
THE APRIL BLCO MEETING ON APRIL 6, 2008
Eighteen members and one guest were present at this
meeting. Bill Brown (Vice President and Program Chairman) announced that Allan Scheiderer will present today’s Demonstration on the making
of billfold liners.
Allan said he prefers to make his own billfold liners. It saves money to make
your own, and he enjoys doing it. He showed several different patterns, different
liners he has made up by using different patterns and different leathers, and
also liners he has made from kits, Bill Brown also made some suggestions and
Kate Luby said she likes to use pigskin leather for
billfold liners.
Allan said all parts need to be cut out separately and the more of it you can
do with a knife and a straightedge the better. It is difficult to cut as
accurately with scissors
When all parts are cut, Allan puts a finish on the
edges. He prefers using a one inch wide sponge brush rather than a dauber. He
uses edge coat dye.
He glues the parts together. While it dries he wets where he is going to fold
it. Members suggested folding it and putting weights on it to hold it, or can
use clothes pins.
People asked how much it costs to make a liner. Allan said it depends a lot on
what material you use and where and when you buy the material. Probably around $6.00. The liner kits are around $17.00.
Bill Brown charges $50.00 to $80.00 for a billfold, depending on the work
involved. He puts Resoline, a sealer, over the edge
finish so it won’t rub off.
SHOW & TELL
Allan brought a belt and other items to show besides the things he brought for
his demonstration. Bill Brown also brought billfold liners and billfolds. L Jay
Vannoy showed a tankard for the Santa Maria Project.
George brought a nature tanned purse and asked for advice on what finish would
be best to use on it. Suggestions were made.
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MINUTES OF THE BUSINESS MEETING
The minutes of the March business meeting were
accepted as published. The Treasurer, David Scheiderer,
gave the Treasurer’s report, which was accepted as read.
Members were sorry to learn that member Paul Troesch passed away on April 2. Friends may call today between
6:00 and 8:00 PM at the Schoedinger Hilltop Chapel
where the funeral will be at 1:30 AM tomorrow. Flowers have been sent from the
guild.
Mark reported that every Show Committee has met since our last guild show
planning meeting. The next guild show planning meeting will be on April 20.
Page 2
Five people from our guild are planning to go to the Calumet Show. Mark found
out Friday that he will probably not be able to go.
Johanna Schroer wants more information for our website. She would like a logo
of our guild, the address and dates of our meetings, etc.
buckeyeleathercrafrers.org is our website. We can look at pitpounders.org. I
need Johanna’s e-mail address and phone number.
We will not be able to take our backdrop to the Calumet Show.
A motion was made, seconded and approved to use guild money to pay for the
flowers which have been sent for Paul Troesch.
The Weaver Auction will be on Wednesday and Thursday, April 16th and
17th.
I agreed to contact all guild members who have not renewed for this year.
The Ohio State Fair will be from July 30 to August 10th this year. A
paper was circulated, asking all members present to say if they can demonstrate
at the Fair - also the date if they know the date. If not, then dates can be
filled in later.
Allan got a Weaver Leather Guide to Leather and a subscription to the Leather
Crafters and Saddler’s Journal for the guild library. These can be checked out
by members. Allan also got a copy of each to give away.
Allan picked up information from Stevenson - Paxton Sales, Inc. Carol Martin
took their address and will mail them a Vendor’s Packet.
The meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Geraldene Pittenger
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Kate Luby - 5-1 David Scheiderer
- 5-16
Don Martin - 5-3 Allan Scheiderer - 5-21` Jim starr - 5-26
Tom Putinsky - 5-13