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LEATHERCRAFT

Leathercraft

In this project, you can learn the construction of small leather articles involving carving, stamping and lacing. You can start with simple articles, such as a coaster and learn the skills to advance methods of decorating leather such as filigree and figure carving.

a leather working bench with tools a leather pouch and patterns drawn on velum
a tooled leather wall clock with a bucking horse on it

What can you Learn?

  • Learn how to prepare leather
  • Choose designs for your leather project
  • Learn to trace designs onto leather
  • Understand basic tools and how to use them
  • Practice cutting leather Learn how to finish your leather products
  • Learn how to lace

Leathercraft Guidebook

a closeup of a leather project with a tooled bird on it that has also been color dyed

Contact Us

Wyoming 4-H

 

 

College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources

Room 112

1000 E. University Ave

Laramie, WY 82071

Dept. 3354

Email: 4h@uwyo.edu

Phone: (307) 766-5170

 

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