Requirements

1. 1

   1. Safe Leathercraft Basics

   Shop Safety and First Aid

   Do all

   Do the following:

   1. a.

      Explain to your counselor the hazards you are most likely to encounter while using leatherwork tools and materials, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, or lessen these hazards.

   2. b.

      Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while working with leather, including minor cuts and scratches, puncture wounds, ingested poisoning, and reactions from exposure to chemicals such as dyes, cements, and finishes used in leatherworking.

2. 2

   1. Safe Leathercraft Basics

   Hides, Leather Types, and Best Uses

   Do all

   Explain the following:

   1. Where leather comes from

      a Where leather comes from

   2. Kinds of hides that are used to make leather

      b Kinds of hides that are used to make leather

   3. Five types of leather

      c Five types of leather

   4. Best uses for each type of leather

      d Best uses for each type of leather
3. 3

   3. Building Your Project

   Choosing Your Five Skills

   Choose 5

   Make one or more articles of leather that use at least five of the following steps:

   1. a

      Patterns and Transfer

      Pattern layout and transfer
   2. b

      Clean Cutting

      Cutting leather
   3. c

      Punching Accurate Holes

      Punching holes
   4. d

      Carving and Stamping Designs

      Carving or stamping surface designs
   5. e

      Dye, Stain, and Finish

      Applying dye or stain and finish to the project
   6. f

      Lacing and Stitching

      Assembly by lacing or stitching
   7. g

      Snaps and Rivets

      Setting snaps and rivets
   8. h

      Smooth Finished Edges

      Dressing edges
4. 4

   3. Building Your Project

   Braiding and Plaiting

   Braid or plait an article out of leather, vinyl lace, or paracord.
5. 5

   5. Exploring Leather Beyond the Bench

   Pick Your Leather Path

   Choose 1

   Do ONE of the following:

   1. a

      Commercial Tanning

      Learn about the commercial tanning process. Report about it to your counselor.
   2. b

      Tanning a Small Hide

      Tan the skin of a small animal. Describe the safety precautions you will take and the tanning method that you used.
   3. c

      Care, Repair, and Comparison

      Recondition or show that you can take proper care of your shoes, a baseball glove, a saddle, furniture, or other articles of leather. Discuss with your counselor the advantages or disadvantages of leather vs. synthetic materials.
   4. d

      Visiting a Leather Business

      Visit a leather-related business. This could be a leathercraft supply company, a tannery, a leather goods or shoe factory, or a saddle shop. Report on your visit to your counselor.