4-H Leathercraft Project

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Unit 5 :: Coloring and Shading

This unit is for member ages 8-18 years old. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:

  • Learn more about solid and other forms of dyeing and shading on an advanced carved project.
  • Practice skills used in previous units.
  • Make one or more articles using skills learned
  • Keep a record of project costs and experiences
Step 4:

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  1. Colorado 4-H Leathercraft Project Tip Sheet
  2. 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects

Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements

General Exhibit Requirements:

Project Exhibit Rules for All Units

  1. Put name, age, and county on back of exhibit board or on tag attached to individual exhibit articles.
  2. Indicate in record whether articles are made from kit or if self-cut and designed by the member.
  3. 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.)
  4. 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 5 :: Coloring and Shading

Exhibit will consist of the following:

  1. Completed e-record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
  2. One completed article or matching set, other than a matching picture, which demonstrates advanced carving skills and which is colored by solid-color dyeing, block dyeing, or shade dyeing. The design can be either conventional or realistic carving.

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Updated Wednesday, April 02, 2008.