4-H Leathercraft Project
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Unit 2 :: Beginning Leather Carving
This unit is for member ages 8-18 years old. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Practice using basic leather caving tools
- Select and carve two or more leather articles
- Keep accurate records of costs and skills gained
Step 4:
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- Colorado 4-H Leathercraft Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
- Put name, age, and county on back of exhibit board or on tag attached to individual exhibit articles.
- Indicate in record whether articles are made from kit or if self-cut and designed by the member.
- A set means a number of things of the same kind that belong, or are used together, (i.e. six matching coasters, belt and buckle with matching designs, etc.)
- Advanced leathercraft members may exhibit in more than one of the classes, provided the member is enrolled in and has completed the requirements of the unit. Example: Units 4-7.
Unit 2 :: Beginning Leather Carving
Exhibit will consist of the following:
A. Completed e-record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
B. Exhibit board 12”x18”x 1/8” or ¼” (preferably pegboard) to which items are attached by means of lacing or thread:
- Three samples with labels showing:
a. Use of swivel knife and camouflage tool.
b. Steps shown in sample 1 as well as use of pear shader, beveller and veiner.
c. Steps shown in samples 1 & 2 as well as use of seeder, backgrounder and decorative cuts. Clear leather finish applied to sample 3 (optional for samples 1 & 2). - Two completed articles using tools and skills studied in Units 1 and 2, which include lacing (at least one with double loop lacing).
Note: No pictorial (relating to, composed of, or shown by pictures) carving or use of dyes or color permitted.
