NorthWest Scouter

Merit Badges

Leatherwork

 

 

Requirements

1. Do the following:

a. Explain to your counsel the hazards you are most

likely to encounter while using leatherwork tools and

materials, and what you should do to anticipate, help

prevent, mitigate, or lessen these hazards.

b. Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses

that could occur while working with leather, including

minor cuts and scratches, puncture wounds,

ingested poisoning, and reactions from exposure to

chemicals such as dyes, cements, and finishes used

in leatherworking.

 

2. Explain to your counselor

a. Where leather comes from

b. What kinds of hides are used to make leather

c. What are five types of leather

d. What are the best uses for each type of leather

 

3. Make one or more articles of leather that use at least five

of the following steps:

a. Pattern layout and transfer

b. Cutting leather

c. Punching holes

d. Carving or stamping surface designs

e. Applying dye or stain and finish to the project

f. Assembly by lacing or stitching

g. Setting snaps and rivets

h. Dressing edges

 

4. Braid or plait an article out of leather, vinyl lace,

or paracord.

 

5. Do ONE of the following:

a. Learn about the commercial tanning process. Report

about it to your merit badge counselor.

b. Tan the skin of a small animal. Describe the safety

precautions you will take and the tanning method

that you used.

c. Recondition or show that you can take proper care

of your shoes, a baseball glove, a saddle, furniture, or

other articles of leather. Discuss with your counselor

the advantages or disadvantages of leather vs. synthetic

materials.

d. Visit a leather-related business. This could be a

leathercraft supply company, a tannery, a leather

goods or shoe factory, or a saddle shop. Report on

your visit to your counselor.

 

 

 

 


Resources:

Scouting.org Merit Badges - Requirements

boyscouttrail.com Merit Badges

usscouts.org Worksheets

Troop 109 Merit Badge Library