#23102 Leathercraft Record Book Supplement

General Requirements for All Units Basic equipment for all Leathercraft projects: Mallet The Leathercraft member will complete the following Tooling surface (marble or marblite/masonite) requirements for each year. Specific Basic tools: beveler, veiner, pear shader, camouflage, accomplishments expected in each unit are listed backgrounder, and seeder under unit requirements and suggested articles after Modeling tools: swivel knife, edge slicker, edge each of the three units. bevels, needles, sponges 1. Enroll in a 4-H Leathercraft club or take the project Additional equipment: as an individual in any 4-H club. Hole punch Stylist 2. Stamp or carve at least two articles in each unit Gouge Stamps according to your age and working ability.* Chisels Skiving knife 3. Demonstrate something learned in your unit this Daubers, brushes Utility or craft knife year. Tools to apply rivets, eyelets, snaps, and grommets

4. Complete the ZSuites 4-H Project Record Book, Unit I – Beginning the Leathercraft Record Book Supplement (#23102), and the ZSuites 4-H Involvement Report. Complete a rounder or square of tooled practice leather (3” x 4”). 5. Required exhibit: One article** you made, which shows skills expected for your unit. Articles may Required: be chosen from the suggested articles list in each  Learn to use three of six basic tools: beveler, unit, or articles may be substituted with the veiner, pear shader, camouflage, backgrounder, and approval of your leaders. seeder. 6. Optional exhibits: May enter up to three optional  Learn how to prepare leather for tooling (casing). exhibits that are an outgrowth of the project level in  Learn how to transfer a design. which you are enrolled. Each optional exhibit must focus on a different skill than your required exhibit  Learn to edge and finish leather articles. and must be emphasizing a different area of your  Learn to apply different types of protective Leathercraft project work. finishes. Optional: Articles from Kits or Scratch  Learn to use stamps such as the alphabet, 3-D, etc. Precut kits may be used as long as the  Learn to use a swivel knife. expected learning experiences for that level can  Do basic edge lacing such as the whipstitch, be performed. Young members making running stitch, or hand stitching. articles from scratch may need considerable help from their leader or older members. Resources: ABC’s of Leatherwork (#23103) ______Optional: (#23104) * Your 4-H leader and parents should help you determine which unit you are ready for and how fast you can Suggested articles: advance. Units may be repeated until you have mastered Key fob Pony tail holder the skill. Coaster set Wristbands ** Select your exhibit article carefully. Be sure it shows Watch band Barrette all expected skills for your unit. Book mark Belt Luggage tag Jewelry (pendants, bolos) Unit II – Intermediate  Learn figure carving. Complete a rounder or square of tooled practice  Learn inverted leather carving. leather (3” x 4”).  Learn to apply dyes using techniques such as block, Add these skills to your previously learned skills solid color, background dyeing, or antique stains. from Unit I.  Learn to filigree. Choose three new skills to demonstrate in your  Assemble a filigreed article with a suitable colored project. background. Required:  Learn advanced lacing skills, such as backstitch, Improve your basic skills by adding additional tools buckstitching, or Florentine. and stamps: beveler, veiner, pear shader,  Design your own project using advanced camouflage, backgrounds, seeder, and modeling techniques. tools. Suggested advanced project articles:***  Learn to carve by using a swivel knife. Leather faced clock Bowling bag/travel bag  Learn lacing skills such as whipstitch, running Purse or handbag Saddle stitch, handstitch, decorative stitches, and splicing. Tri-pod stool Letter/memo writer Rifle scabbard/quiver Attache’ case Optional: Framed figure carving picture  Learn to use rivets, eyelets, snaps, grommets and Zipper notebook/memory book clasps. Do an indepth study of the industry  Learn to apply leather dyes. including tanning processes, different types of  Learn assembly skills: lining, skiving, folding, and leather, leather grading, and uses of leather. You creasing. may try tanning. Resources: Projects you could do demonstrating advanced Leather Crafting (#23104) skills: Belt buckle and belt Guitar strap Suggested articles: Set of four kan coolers Book ends Cellular phone/beeper holder Coin purse Comb case Guitar strap Additional resources (Available for purchase from a Knife pouch Checkbook cover leathercraft supplier): Rifle sling Kan kooler Figure Carving, by Al Stohlman Pencil case Belt buckle Key case Billfold How to Carve Leather, by Al Stohlman Small handbags and purses Lacing and Stitching for Leathercrafters How to Buckstitch, by Al Stohlman Unit III – Advanced Possible Instructor’s Manuals: Leatherwork Manual, Complete a rounder or square of tooled practice Adventures in Leather Instructor’s Manual leather (3” x 4”). Leathercraft Videos: Basic Leathercraft, Leather Unit III allows you to pick and choose the patterns Carving and Figure Carving, Leather Stamping for you would like to use and apply some advanced Fun and Profit, Coloring and Finishing. skills. If you have not practiced all the skills in Units ______I and II, you may want to include some of those here *** Work accomplished at this level should be based upon as well. the previously learned skills in the Leathercraft project. Required (Learn two new skills or techniques from the following):  Add new skills not previously mastered from Units I and II.

Leathercraft Progression Record (Skills accomplished in project. Record the year you learned or improved a skill.)

Skills Year Year Year Year Year Year Casing Transfer design Swivel knife Decorative cuts Tools: Beveler Veiner and shell Pear shader Camouflage Backgrounder Seeder Other stamps:

Modeling tools: Finish Edges Protective Dyes or colors

Assembly: Lacing style Hand stitching Whip stitch Running stitch Single loop Double loop X-whip Florentine Buckstitch Skiving Folding Creasing Lining Clasps Tool Inventory Checklist

Stamp tools (name): Year Cost ($)

Swivel knife Mallet Modeling tool Thonging chisel Skiver Leather punch Gouge Rivet/snap setter Other tools (name):

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