4-H Leathercraft Project
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Unit 4 :: Advanced Leather Carving
This unit is for member ages 8-18 years old. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Learn more advanced leather techniques which may include embossing and filigree work (conventional stylized designs must be embossed or filigreed)
- Figure carve on articles other than pictures
- Practice more background dyeing, antique finish two tone finishing. (Solid color dyeing and color shading are not included in this unit.)
- Practice skills learned in previous units.
- Learn one or more new skills
- Keep a record of project costs and experiences
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.
- It is recommended that first year members take Unit 8 instead of Unit 1 and Unit 2.
Unit 4 :: Advanced Leather Carving
Exhibit will consist of the following:
- Completed e-record presented in a sturdy binder/notebook.
- Any article or set, other than a picture, of either conventional or realistic design, demonstrating one or more of the major skills learned in this unit: figure carving, embossing or filigree work. Beginning dyeing and staining according to Unit 3 are acceptable, but color shading and solid-color dyeing will not be permitted on this article.
Note: Solid-color dyeing and color shading will not be permitted.
