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. ___________________________________________________________________________
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3. Decorate a piece of leather using at least one of the following methods: carving,
burning, stamping, tooling, painting, or beading.
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4. Demonstrate your ability to clean, waterproof, and care for a piece of leather
apparel.
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5. Repair 1 damaged leather article, such as a suitcase, handbag, or a pair of shoes.
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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. _____________________ _____:_____
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