4-H Members Name:

LEATHER CRAFT Level 1

Explorer-The explorer level is the most basic of all levels. The youth begins to explore the
boundaries of the project area, touching on many skills and knowledge areas that will be
expanded later.

Date Initial

____ ____1. Describe how leather is made.

____ ____2. Describe five items made from leather.
____ ____3. Identify leather craft equipment.
____ ____4. Explain how to safely use leather craft equipment.
____ ____5. Demonstrate how to use a rotary punch.
____ ____6. Demonstrate how to use a mini or maxi drive punch.
____ ____7. Describe how to prepare leather for tooling.
____ ____8. Describe and demonstrate the proper way to use a swivel knife.
____ ____9. Demonstrate how to properly use a mallet and leather stamps.
____ ____10. Demonstrate how to put in a snap.
____ ____11. Demonstrate how to edge finish your leather project.
____ ____12. Demonstrate how to apply leather dye.
____ ____13. Demonstrate two ways to lace leather (whip stitch, running stitch).
____ ____14. Describe how to use a two-prong needle or a large eyed needle.
____ ____15. Exhibit a project at a craft show, fair, etc.
____ ____16. Give a demonstration on a related topic at Presentation Day.
____ ____17. Give a demonstration in your club.
____ ____18. Teach a friend who has never experienced doing leather craft how to make a key chain or
bookmark.

Project Leader’s Signature of Completion: ___________________________ Date:___________

Key Leader’s Signature of Completion: _____________________________ Date:___________

COMMENTS:
 4-H Members Name:

LEATHER CRAFT Level 2

The Producer level builds and expands on the knowledge and skills learned in level 1-
Explorer.

Project Leader’s Signature of Completion: ___________________________ Date:___________

Key Leader’s Signature of Completion: _____________________________ Date:___________

COMMENTS:
 4-H Members Name:
LEATHERCRAFT Level 3
The Consumer level takes the member beyond the immediate project, out into the
community, as they explore the project area in depth.

Project Leader’s Signature of Completion: ___________________________ Date:___________

Key Leader’s Signature of Completion: _____________________________ Date:___________

COMMENTS: