Leathercraft
Leathercraft should be of interest to youth in rural or urban areas. It complements other projects using leather products, such as the livestock, horse and clothing projects. Use creativity to create projects and learn new skills. You will appreciate the natural beauty and usefulness of leather, learn the principles of good design, learn to be creative, original and strive for quality craftsmanship.
Leathercraft, Level 1
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Select and tool two or more articles, practice simple lacing, finishing and assembly of leather articles, keep accurate records of costs and skills gained and share information with others.
MATERIALS
M 4-H Introduction to Leathercraft and Creative Stamping, Unit 1, CO2001C
L 4-H Leathercraft Leaders Guide, CO2000
Leathercraft, Level 2
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Use basic leather carving tools, practice elementary sketching and design, select, carve and tool two or more articles; share information with others and keep accurate records of costs and experiences.
MATERIALS
M Beginning Leather Carving, Unit 2, CO2002C
L 4-H Leathercraft Leaders Guide, CO2000
Materials for Levels 3-7
M 4-H Leathercraft, Levels 3-7, CO2002C
L 4-H Leathercraft Leaders Guide, CO2000
Leathercraft, Level 3
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Select, carve and tool two or more articles, including one or more of the following: inverted carving techniques, beginning dyeing, lining, simple molding and shaping or hand stitching. Share information learned and keep accurate records of project costs and experiences.
Leathercraft, Level 4
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Learn how to figure carve and emboss. You will also perfect skills from previous levels, share information and keep accurate records of project costs and experiences.
Leathercraft, Level 5
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Learn about solid color dyeing and shading, peer teaching, leading a class and keeping accurate records of project costs and experiences.
Leathercraft, Level 6
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Learn more about carving, dyeing and shading. You will also select one or more pictures, scenes or portraits to carve, frame or mount the picture and share information with others. You will keep accurate records of project costs and experiences.
Leathercraft, Level 7
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Make or rebuild a saddle, study references on saddle making and share information with others while keeping accurate records of project costs and experiences.
Leathercraft Creations
Units 8-10 focus on the creative use of leather. This project should be carried for more than one year per level, depending on your desired skills and interests.
Materials for Units 8-10
M 4-H Leathercraft Members Manual Levels 8-10, CO2008
L 4-H Leathercraft Leaders Guide, CO2000
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS - UNIT 8
Develop a pattern using stamping tools, create balance in design and color and apply color to stamped designs. You will also tool two or more articles using creative design.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS - UNIT 9
Make two or more articles using non-tooled and non-sewn techniques like lacing, braiding, expanding, and sculpting.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS - UNIT 10
Learn about selecting the type of leather and patterns for leather projects. You will make two or more items using sewing techniques.
