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LEATHERCRAFT (cont’d)

3. Surface decoration, manipulation and finishing techniques:

(a) surface decoration techniques: carving, modelling, burning, stamping, appliqué,
pleating, braiding;

(b) manipulation techniques: moulding, punching, skiving, bevelling, casing;

(c) finishing techniques: overlay dyeing, inlay dyeing, block dyeing, painting, varnishing,
staining; and,

(d) assembling techniques: lacing, stitching, gluing.

4. Elements and principles of design for leather:

(a) elements: dot, line, shape, texture, colour, form, value, space;

(b) principles: balance, pattern, movement, rhythm, contrast, emphasis, unity; and,

(c) layout and composition.

5. Prepare and store leather:

(a) types of leather: hides, skins, suede, synthetic; and,

(b) storing leather.

6. Assembling objects:

(a) Compatibility.

(b) Durability.

(c) Design efficacy.

7. Historical and contemporary uses and processes:

(a) usage: leather goods (clothing, footwear, jewellery, bags, accessories, furniture);
and,

(b) processes: fleshing, scraping, shaving, trimming, perching, tanning.

8. Health and safety procedures:

(a) appropriate selection of tools and equipment;

(b) safe use of tools and equipment;

(c) personal and protective equipment; and,

(d) chemical hazards, work area and use of tools and equipment.

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