Cool Leatherworking Projects: Fun & Creative Workshop Activities
To Adult Helpers This is your chance to help children learn about industrial arts They will also develop new skills gain confidence and make cool things These activities are designed to teach children how to work with leather Readers may need more assistance for some activities than others Be there to offer guidance when they need it Encourage them to do as much as they can on their own Be a cheerleader for their creativity Look at the beginning of each project for its difficulty rating EASY INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED
TABLE TABLE 10 12 16 23 26 contents contents WHAT IS LEATHERWORKING LEATHERWORKING TECHNIQUES TOOLS OF THE TRADE LEATHER LACE PEN WRAPS BRAIDED GARLAND MEDIEVAL FOLDER BACKPACK POUCH LEATHER HOBBY CADDY GLOSSARY WEBSITES INDEX OF 4 6 8 10 12 16 23 26 31 31 32
WHATWHAT IS LEATHERWORKING Leatherworking is making things out of leather Shoes belts coats and more can be made of leather Leather is treated animal skin Some leather is very soft and lightweight It might become a thin bracelet or cover a pillow Other leather is tough and thick It can be used to create horse saddles or sturdy work boots 4
