Leathercraft

Leathercraft Units 1 and 2

Inspiring youth to:

• Learn the history, sources, structures, tanning techniques, and definitions related to leathercraft
• Learn to prepare leather for stamping, create a design and use stamping tools
• Learn basic methods of lacing and stitching
• Learn basic leather finishing
• Practice using basic leather carving tools
• Keep accurate records of costs and skills

Leathercraft Units 3-7

Inspiring youth to:

• Practice skills learned in previous units
• Learn advanced skills such as embossing and filigree work
• Improve figure carving on articles
• Learn about dying and shading on advanced carved projects
• Figure carve a portrait or scene
• Make or rebuild a saddle

Leathercraft Units 8-10

Inspiring youth to:

• Practice skills learned in previous units
• Develop a pattern using stamping tools
• Tool one or more articles using geometric stamping
• Manipulate leather by lacing, braiding, expanding, sculpting or other techniques which do not include carving, tooling, or sewing
• Make one or more articles using a non-tooled and non-sewn technique
• Practice skills required for leather construction
• Make one or more garments or articles