Leathercraft Project
Leather is one of our oldest natural resources. Early humans might not have survived the harsh realities of their environment without the protection of leather clothing and goods.
Today you can create beautiful and useful articles from leather. Beginners can learn the basics of working with leather. Intermediate and advanced projects teach more advanced techniques.
Leathercraft: Beginner
Learn about
- Six basic leatherworking tools
- How to prepare leather for tooling
- Transferring designs
- Edging and finishing
- Protective finishes
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.
Leathercraft: Intermediate
- Use more tools and stamps
- Use a swivel knife
- Do lacing
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.
Leathercraft: Advanced
- Dye leather
- Carve figures
- Filigree
- Use advanced lacing techniques
Some counties have more requirements. Contact your 4-H leader or UI Extension county office to check.
Optional Materials
- Figure Carving, by Al Stohlman (Tandy)
- How to Carve, by Al Stohlman (Tandy)
- Lacing and Stitching for Leathercrafters, by Al Stohlman (Tandy)
- How to Buckstitch, by Al Stohlman (Tandy)
- Leatherwork Manual (Tandy Leather)
- Adventures in Leather Instructor's Manual
- Leathercraft Videos
- Leathercraft Videos
- Leather Carving and Figure Carving
- Leather Stamping for Fun and Profit (VHS)
- Coloring Leather