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TOOLING A CARVED DESIGN ONTO LEATHER

Level: Entry Level

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will haveEvidence needed

experienced

1. watching at least two video tutorials on how to carve designs into leather

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2. watching the tutor demonstrate how to tool leather

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shown knowledge of

3. the uses of at least five leather carving tools used to create different effects on leather

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demonstrated the ability to

4. correctly moisten or 'case' a piece of leather before carving

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5. accurately transfer a design onto the leather

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6. use a swivel knife to accurately cut the design into the leather

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7. use at least five different stamps to tool the design, eg beveller, pear shader, veiner, camouflager, backgrounder, mule's foot, seeder, flower centre and stop

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8. apply a finish, eg sealer, antiquing gel, to the leather to complete the piece.

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Approved 02 May 2021

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