Leather Worker Scout Interest Badge
Badge Requirements
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- Describe the three methods of tanning leather. Tan a piece of raw leather.
- Collect samples of any four of the following kinds of leather and describe their chief characteristics and the best uses of each:
- Calf
- Cowhide
- Goatskin
- Skivers
- Pigskin
- Sheepskin
- Steer hide
- Ostrich
- Demonstrate your ability to do the following:
- Tooling
- Embossing
- Inlay
- Appliqué
- Cut-out
- Open design
- Carving
- Skiving
- Lacing
- Stitching
- Eyelet setting
- Finishing
- Know and correctly use the following tools in leatherwork:
- Awl
- Mallet
- Modeller
- Drive punch
- Edge beveller
- Edge creaser
- Eyelet setter
- Push beveller
- Tracer
- Leather knife and stippler
- Make an article in leather acceptable to the examiner which involves using at least SIX of the methods described in (3).
Safe From Harm: Whilst completing the requirements for this badge, Scouts must not be placed in hazardous or dangerous situations under any circumstances. All activities must comply with SCOUTS South Africa Safe from Harm framework and be supervised by responsible adults. Participation should offer meaningful learning or service experiences while ensuring the Scout's safety and well-being at all times.
Badge Requirements in printable PDF format
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