Leather Craft Merit

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Welcome
Leather Craft Green Merit AR Workbook, pages 409
412 Leaders Green Merit Reference Guide. Pages
405 - 408
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Requirement 1
Read at least ONE book on leather craft. Write
the book title on page 409.
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Requirement 2

• Collect at least FOUR varieties of leather, such
  as listed on the next six slides.
• Display each piece.
• Explain the characteristics of each type of
  leather and a use for each type.

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Leather Types

• Chamois A soft, pliable leather originally made
  from the skin of the chamois, a small goat-like
  antelope found in the high mountainous areas of
  Europe.
• Uses include clothing and buffing cloths.

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Leather Types

• Cowhide A leather made from the hide of cows.
• Cowhide has a slight grain or corrugation and is
  a tough and strong leather.
• It is usually very durable.
• Uses include clothing, shoes, boots, and belts.

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Leather Types

• Calf skin A leather made from the hide of a
  calf.
• The skin is soft and not as durable as cowhide.
• It may show scratches and mars easily.
• Uses include clothing and dress gloves.

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Leather Types

• Deerskin A soft leather made from the skin of a
  deer.
• Uses include clothing, pouches, and gloves.

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Leather Types

• Suede The hair side of the leather that has
  been buffed by an abrading machine to give it a
  soft, burnished effect.
• Uses include clothing and handbags.

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Leather Types

• Alligator A leather made from the skin of any
  member of the crocodile family.
• It is generally only the belly area of the
  animal.
• The beauty of the leather is produced by the
  natural enamel appearance of the skin.
• Uses include boots, luggage, and handbags.

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Requirement 3
Identify and describe the following tools and
their uses
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Leather Working Tools
Bone Folder

• Burnishing prevents frayed edges.
• Apply beeswax and rub.

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Leather Working Tools
Swivel Knife

• Used to cut leather in carved or incised lines.

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Leather Working Tools
Snap Set Tools

• Used for putting snaps on leather.

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Leather Working Tools
Anvil

• Makes for a solid surface to punch designs in
  leather.

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Leather Working Tools
Stitching Chisels

• Punches holes evenly spaced in lightweight
  leather or suede.

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Leather Working Tools
Rotary Cutter

• Alternative to scissors for cutting straight
  lines.

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Leather Working Tools
Utility Knife

• All-purpose knife.
• For skiving or cutting leather.

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Leather Working Tools
Strip and Strap Cutter

• Used for making half-inch or larger strips of
  leather.

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Leather Working Tools
Leather Shears

• Used for cutting leather.

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Leather Working Tools
Skiver

• Used to thin leather when joining two pieces
  together.

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Leather Working Tools
Rotary Hole Punch

• Punches round holes.
• Usually has six different sizes of holes.

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Leather Working Tools
Round Hole Punch

• Used to make round holes.
• It comes in a variety of sizes.

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Leather Working Tools
Strap End Punch

• Used to make a clean cut at the end of a belt.

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Leather Working Tools
Mallet

• Punches holes in and designs onto leather, and
  rivets together.

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Requirement 4

• Make at least TWO of the leather craft items
  listed on the next slide.
• Show the items to your commander.

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Leather Craft Items

• Hat
• Gloves
• Coat
• Leather Pants
• Leather shirt

• Moccasins
• Wallet
• Sheath for a knife
• Belt

• Any other leather craft item pre-approved by your
  commander.

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Requirement 5

• Decorate at least ONE of the items made in
  Requirement 4, by doing one of the following on
  the next slide.
• Show the item(s) to your commander.

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Leather Decorations

• Carving
• Burning
• Stamping
• Tooling

• Painting
• Beading

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Requirement 6

• Demonstrate your ability to repair at least ONE
  damaged leather article.
• Show the item to your commander.

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Requirement 7

• Demonstrate your ability to clean, waterproof,
  and care for at least ONE leather article.
• The life of leather is dependant on how it is
  treated.
• Cleaning, waterproofing, and oiling leather
  increases the longevity and usability of the
  leather.
• Show the item to your commander.