Washington State Bootblack 2019+

Washington State Bootblack 2019+ Cinder Welpe (he/she/it) Genderfluidity & Multiplicity (DID). Bootblack. Mentor. Educator. It’s my pleasure to Serve my community, Shine & Preserve your Leather.

I'm ready to travel, to Wash-a-ton of leather and represent The Evergreen State! I was mentored & groomed for the stand by Washington State Bootblack 2016, Brynn Beitzel. I enjoy a wide variety of bootblacking styles. My favorite kind of leather/boots to work on are high shines, especially if they are brand spanking new -or- beaten to s**t. I love restoration work. When I work a stand I wear many

different hats and hoods. I’m a puppy, a Femme, a boot pig and so much more. I can be rough, sensual or anything in between. I am a socialite and a hermit. Sometimes I love to chat with the folks who are sitting for me and sometimes I’d rather just talk to your leather. I enjoy teaching/mentoring and soaking up all the information I can from fellow leather enthusiasts. I fu***ng love to play while I’m bootblacking. Yes, Bootblacking CAN be s*x work in my stand. It’s all about negotiation and intent. Never assume. Always ask. I am here to provide Service but my labor isn’t cheap. All of the products cost money. Please be kind and remember to always tip your bootblack (or barter!)
I have the pleasure of working regularly at my home bar, The Cuff. Sometimes I Bootblack for the monthly SEA-PAH events and the Q***r Women’s Social and I’m the resident Bootblack for the SLSC cigar social. Check my event schedule which is pinned to the page for more details on where i will be! During quarantine I host a monthly Leather Care Skill Share and I work from home with contactless drop off/pickup. If you’d like to have me work on your gear please reach out! If you’d like to have your leather loved on or if you just want to learn more about the art/Service of Bootblacking I am always happy to lend a paw & nylon! If you are interested in having me come and Bootblack, teach or attend your event please reach out to me at [email protected]

02/14/2026

Today is the final day to submit an application to run for the 2026 WA State Leather & Bootblack contest! Get them in by midnight!

Tonight! We'll be working the stands alongside Kage! Come get your Leathers loved on ✨️*Salt season* is coming folks, le...
12/19/2025

Tonight! We'll be working the stands alongside Kage! Come get your Leathers loved on ✨️

*Salt season* is coming folks, let us help protect your boots from winter wear ❄️

Tonight's Socials:

Bootblack Night: 6pm to 10pm

LeatherDyk3 Munch: 6pm to 8pm

ONYX PNW: 6pm to 9PM

---- Bootblack Bios ----
Kage (he/it) aka Khaotic is a Bootblack who blushes beautifully and bites if you ask nicely. He identifies as a service switch, sadomasochist, research switch and he is a proficient leather worker and amateur aerialist. His knees have been on the floor working the Bootblack stands for the past year. Kage flags black, grey, and houndstooth on both sides. Find him at the stands and let him care for your Leathers!

Cinder Welpe (he/she/it) is a boy/girl/thing containing multitudes. It is Plural, Q***r, Genderfluid, Bis*xual, ENM, and Antifascist. In Leather, it shapeshifts as a Service Switch, Bootblack, age player, pup/pig/beast, filthy femme, ashtray + more. Cinder was raised as a Leather baby by members of SEA-PAH, SboL, and SgoL. It was deeply honored to hold the title of WA State Bootblack from 2019-2022 and be the recipient of the 2023 WSLO Leather Emerald Award. Nowadays, Cinder can be found frolicking through wuzzie acres, providing mentorship and education, producing events, and continuing to advocate for the rights and inclusion of transgender and disabled individuals. It is also frequently spotted amongst a gaggle of q***r nuns or setting things ablaze in the Fire/Flow arts community.

The Bootblack stands will be abuzz with Leather abundance! Stop by to get your gear cleaned up and nourished and don't f...
11/01/2025

The Bootblack stands will be abuzz with Leather abundance! Stop by to get your gear cleaned up and nourished and don't forget to

Judges for this year's WA State Leather and Bootblack contest have been announced! Do you have your application in yet? ...
02/13/2025

Judges for this year's WA State Leather and Bootblack contest have been announced!

Do you have your application in yet? Prospective competitors, you have until Saturday! Visit www.wslo.info for more details!

01/15/2025

This Friday, January 17th:

Are you interested in being a Bootblack? Do you have Leather that needs some loving care? Come support local Bootblacks and let them provide the loving care that your Leather deserves.

Julien (he/him):
Julien (fka Atticus) is a trans Latino bootblack originally hailing from NYC. He has been on the scene since 2017, where he first learned the art from the experts in the PNW. Julien’s favorite part of bootblacking is hearing your best dirty and debauched stories behind your most loved leather items.

AJ (she/her):
AJ is a q***r, neurospicy, consent driven, CNM Bootblack. She loves leather care, educating, and keeping leather history. AJ strives to create new spaces for Bootblacks and has started a monthly Bootblack night, connected Bootblacks with local Organizations and events, and founded the Bootblack Guild of Seattle. She serves her Sir of 25 years by focusing on practical passionate acts and continued growth through communication, and understanding. She is a member of SGOL and SEA-PAH and Washington State Bootblack 2023. AJ is a recipient of WSLO’s 2024 Leather Emerald Award and SML’s 2024 community service award. She has judged the United Kingdom Bootblack Contest, worked the stands at IMsL/IMsBB, Kinkfest, Northwest Leather Celebration, Folsom Street Faire, Leather Reign, West Coast Bound, and locally for SEA-PAH, SML, WSLO, and many kink events.

12/17/2024

Join us for the delicious debauchery of Decembers Kai-Kai this Saturday at Massive!

Bring along a human of your choice to be your ginger bread cookie and decorate them like the snack they are! I have the pleasure of judging the adornment before y'all eat up 🍪😈❄️

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It’s my pleasure to Serve, Shine, & Protect your Leather from grime. I'm ready to travel, to Wash-a-ton of leather and represent The Evergreen State! I was mentored & groomed for the stand by Washington State Bootblaack 2016, Brynn Beitzel.

I enjoy a wide variety of bootblacking styles. My favorite kind of leather/boots to work on are high shines, especially if they are brand spanking new -or- beaten to s**t. I love restoration work.

When I work a stand I wear many different hats and hoods. I’m a puppy, a Femme, a boot pig and so much more. I can be rough, sensual or anything in between. I am a socialite and a hermit. Sometimes I love to chat with the folks who are sitting for me and sometimes I’d rather just talk to your leather. I enjoy teaching/mentoring and soaking up all the information I can from fellow leather enthusiasts.