ADVANCED MERIT: LEATHER CRAFT
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 1.  Collect samples of the following kinds of leather.  Describe the characteristics
     of each.  Explain the best uses of each type of leather.

     a.  Horsehide.  _______________________________________________________________

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     b.  Pigskin.  _________________________________________________________________

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     c.  Cowhide.  _________________________________________________________________

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     d.  Calfskin.  ________________________________________________________________

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 2.  Make 2 or more articles from leather that involve at least one of the following:
     pattern transfers, cutting, sewing, hole punching, or lacing.

     a.  ___________________________________________________________________________

     b.  ___________________________________________________________________________

     ___/___/___  ___________________________________________  Commander's Signature  


 3.  Decorate a piece of leather using at least one of the following methods: carving,
     burning, stamping, tooling, painting, or beading.

     ___/___/___  ___________________________________________  Commander's Signature  


 4.  Demonstrate your ability to clean, waterproof, and care for a piece of leather
     apparel.

     ___/___/___  ___________________________________________  Commander's Signature  


 5.  Repair 1 damaged leather article, such as a suitcase, handbag, or a pair of shoes.

     ___/___/___  ___________________________________________  Commander's Signature  


 6.  Investigate and explain what types of jobs are available in your community in the
     leather industry.  Choose 1 you are particularly interested in and explain the
     required qualifications.

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 7.  List 5 scripture references referring to leather craft.

     a.  _____________________  _____:_____   b.  _____________________  _____:_____

     c.  _____________________  _____:_____   d.  _____________________  _____:_____

     e.  _____________________  _____:_____

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