South Dakota State University Open PRAIRIE: Open Public Research Access Institutional Repository and Information Exchange SDSU Extension Circulars SDSU Extension 1960 Leader's Handicraft rP oject Guide Agricultural Extension Service Follow this and additional works at: http://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ Part of the Agriculture Commons Recommended Citation Service, Agricultural Extension, "Leader's Handicraft rP oject Guide" (1960). SDSU Extension Circulars. 626. http://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ/626 This Circular is brought to you for free and open access by the SDSU Extension at Open PRAIRIE: Open Public Research Access Institutional Repository and Information Exchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in SDSU Extension Circulars by an authorized administrator of Open PRAIRIE: Open Public Research Access Institutional Repository and Information Exchange. For more information, please contact [email protected]. EXTENSION CIRCULAR 585 • . Leader's Handicraft • Project Guide 1 • SOUTJ-1 DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE Brookings, South Dakota COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE This Leaders Guide should be supplemented by To t:he Leader the circulars available for the different craft projects. This handicraft project guide is d~signed for both These circulars are also available for distribution to new and experienced leaders. It will provide guidance the members enrolled in a specific craft. Circulars W, to the new leader as to what should be accomplished available are: Design and Color, Leather, Metal, at the 4-H Club Meeting for more than a year's time. Modeling, Engraving and Etching; Mosaics and It will give the experienced leader ideas for planning Ceramics; and Wood Craft. programs for older, more experienced club members. OBJECTIVES OF THE 4-H HANDICRAFT PROJECT CONTENTS The purpose of this program is to encourage 4-H The First Meeting Club boys and girls: (Parent-Member Meeting) 1. To develop leadership and help achieve the broad Organizing the Club 4-H objectives of character and effective citizenship. Organization Meeting 2. To develop a greater appreciation of arts and crafts Regular Club Meetings (Business Type) in their homes and communities. Project or Group Work Meetings 3. To develop resources that make for intelligent use Leathercraft projects of leisure time. Metalcraft projects Woodcraft projects 4. To develop a worthwhile and lasting hobby. Other crafts Compiled by Frank J. Heitland, State Club Agent ) 2 FIRST MEETING WITH PARENTS AND LEADERS Preparat:ion • -Arrange the meeting time and place. -Check with county Extension agents. Be sure they are able to attend. -Notify all interested families of the meeting time and place. - Outline the meeting carefully with the county Extension a""gents. ( An hour and a half is long enough for this key meeting.) -Arrange for someone to be chairman. (Older 4-H member or junior leader.) -Go over plans for the meeting with the chairman. Let:' s St:art: 1. Introductions A parent can introduce members of his family. 2. Purpose of Meeting To organize (or reorganize) a local 4-H club. 3. 4-H Club Requirements A Club should have: * Five or more members * one or more adult leaders * six or more meetings * a planned program * complete projects and exhibits * include demonstrations and judging work * participate in 4-H events. 4. Opportunities for 4-H Club Members To learn useful skills, develop social confidence, learn good work habits, and provide opportunity for per- sonal achievement. Extension Agent can help explain these and other op- portunities available to the Club members. List 4-H projects and requirements. Explain the value of choosing a project that fits the needs, interests, time, and ability of the member, his family and the community situation. Encourage be- _ginning members to start with one project. 5. Project Determination Members and parents in discussion groups to deter- mine what projects should be selected by each member Or/Have interested members report decision at next meeting. 6. Responsibilities Leader Should- Parents Should- Member Should- * Find the time, energy and * Provide a favorable attitude and * Attend regularly thought needed to provide a interest * Follow instructions healthy learning experience for * Provide active cooperation * Strive to do his best a group of boys and girls in the * Give encouragement and guid- * Learn to take part in the group community. ance * Complete what he starts * Provide opportunity for member * Do his share willingly to attend meetings and other events * Provide their share of materials, I) transportation, etc. 3 The following order of procedure is used by many CLUB MEETINGS clubs. Organizat:ion Meet:ings Business Preparation * Call to order * Notify interested m·embers. * Opening song, pledge of allegiance, 4-H pledge- * Get project supplies from County Extension Office. led by different club members each meeting. * Have something for first comers to do, such as look * Roll call over project bulletins, magazines, games, etc. * Minutes of previous meeting Procedure * Reports of officers; treasurer, reporter, others Start meeting on time. * Reports of committees and delegates * Open meeting with the 4-H Club Pledge: * Reports of leaders and junior leaders I pledge: * 0 ld business My head to clearer thinking, • New business My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to·larger service, * Announcements: plans for next meeting My health to better living, * Adjournment for my club, my community, and my country. Program * Guide the club through the election of the Presi- * Demonstrations Include work on dent and then turn the meeting over to the new * Talks activities such as officer. Let him proceed with the rest of the * Discussions Health, safety, etc. meeting. * Other project training * In a larger club, suggest committees that will be ! needed, such as: recreation, song leading, pro- Recreation * gram, etc. Recreation committee provides two or more active * President. may ask for committee volunteers or games. Music committee should also be allowed appoint members to do it. time for group singing. Be sure that every member is on some committee. * Fill out enrollment blank. * Give or have member give a short, simple dem- onstration. Work Meet:ings * Decide on program for the next meeting. Every club meeting does not have to be a business * Close meeting on time and help explain duties to the officers and committee members. meeting. In fact, very few clubs have enough business to warrant monthly business meetings. Some of the * Include some time for recreation and singing. meetings can and should be devoted to project group work. The plans on the following pages are suggested activities for meetings. Each leader will want to make Regular Club Meet:ings ( Business Type) come changes to best fit the needs of the club mem- Procedure bers of their club. The regular meeting usually has three parts-busi- Be sure to include: Helps in judging, preparation of ness, program, and recreation. exhibits, record keeping, etc. regularly in the meeting. 4 WORK MEETING ·OUTLINES . Meeting procedure: 1. President opens meeting 2. Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H pledge 3. Secretary takes roll.· Either go on to business or group work. 4. Discussion (example: "Types of leather") 5. Demonstration or Illustrated Talks By leader or members Include: Helps in judging, preparation of exhibits, Choose one or more of the suggested demonstra- record keping, etc. regularly in the meeting tions or talks or have members choose other related topics. 6. Remind Them... Time and place of next meeting Things to do before next meeting To study about ? which will be the topic for dis- cussion at next meeting. Who will demonstrate or talk 7. Music and Recreation TEACH DEMONSTRATE LEARN I ) (Suggested topics for demonstrations, talks, and discussions) Wood Leather Wood craft tools and how to use them Kinds of leather and their uses The correct way to use sandpaper Leather tools and how to use them Choosing the correct grade of sandpaper How to do outline tooling How to care for rusty tools How to carve Finishes and how to use them How to do flat modeling How to handle tools Care of the swivel knife Glueing and using wood clamps The how and why of skiving How to sharpen a wood chisel ( or other tool) How to use the snap setter The difference between hard and soft wood How to do single over-lay lacing Types and kinds of wood fasteners How to do double over-lay lacing How to select the right nails How to finish leather articles The value of countersinking Cleaning soiled leather projects How to care for brushes Developing a design or pattern How to use a mitre box Tracing a pattern on leather Preparing old furniture for refinishing Why do leather work on a hard surface Making minor furniture repairs Dampening leather Wood filler and how to use it Choosing leather for your project Raising the grain of wood Use of leather dyes. Oil or water stain ? How to make a simple leather article. 5 Using the different stamp tools Fastening pieces together How to sharpen the swivel knife Applying finish to pieces Uses and parts of a plane Finishing with colorsand enamels Tool handle replacement Glazing The value of re-making and repairing Mosiacs Metal Kinds of tile, their characteristics and use Tracing a design on metal How to apply tile to a base How to emboss, model and flatten Grouting • background How to select and prepare a base Good Finishing makes a difference Selection of a design Finishing the background Cutting tile into different shapes Applying permanent filler and sizes Mounting tooled projects Applying a protective coating Framing a metal picture Selecting a design Metal Enameling Fluting Cleaning for copper piece Why use safety-etch? Firing Types of ground glass Ceramics Use of lumps and threads Clay as a craft material Decorative procedures Kinds of clay Soldering jewelry findings Storing clay Use of gum or glues Preparing clay for modeling Types of kilns 6 Project .Requirements Beginner (under 3 years 4-H experience) 9-12 years old but in ·that case, he should make articles that an; *I.