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brainstorming Textiles Leatherwork list

 
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We're getting the Textile Straw Badge polished up but need some help brainstorming for the Leatherwork list.

(keep in mind that leatherwork is optional so to keep the badge vegan-doable)

We need some ideas for leatherwork that involve creating (we already have some repair stuff) finished items that take between 0.5 to 6 hours for an experienced person to make (but might take longer for someone just learning)

My ideas so far
- tan a rabbit hide fir on (4 hours)
- make rawhide (2 hours)
- sandels (??? hours)
- slippers (??? hours)
- shoes (??? hours)
- gloves (??? hours)
- apron (2 hours)
- watch strap (1 hour?)
 
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Maybe a sheath? I think a lot of people make these in summer camp, and they're not too hard. Maybe 30 minutes? I've never made one, though I always kind of wanted to.
 
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FYI there is tanning stuff in animal care for domesticated critters but the hunted critters probably need a BB spot.

Other ideas:
Belt
Wallet
Hatchet/axe heat protector
Knife scabbard or holster (whatever they're called)
Cord for shoelaces or bolo ties
Wrist protector for bow and arrow (is that a thing anymore?)


I'm thinking gloves and shoes are a lengthy process but I don't know.  Moccasins count as shoes, right?  Or if not, that's another one for the list.

Here's an image search for some "simple leather crafts":






 
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I'll add a suggestion here. I completed a mitten project from rabbit hide. It was a 3 piece pattern and took 2 hours to cut and hand stitch one hand of a child's pair. I'm pretty novice.
rabbit-hide-mittens.jpg
rabbit hide mittens
rabbit hide mittens
 
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Ideas:
make sinew thread to use in future projects?

make a thimble for pushing leather needles?

make braces? from wrist to elbow, to extend leather gloves for working with thorns

make a boiled leather item? a bowl?

make a waterproof canteen? packed with sand and boiled till hard?

add leather soles to a worn pair of moccasins? thick enough that thorns won't go thru

make a stitching horse?

make a safe way to carry a hatchet or machete on your belt?

make leather winter boots? waterproof and insulated with natural materials. at least ankle high.

make sandals suitable for working in the heat? closed toe, not flip flops, thick flexible sole.



 
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a bag big enough for your everyday carry items? must attach to yourself, like a belt or cross-body strap.

a bag for your essential hygiene? hair care, body care

a bag/case/kit for first aid items?  wound cleaning, a tourniquet, sutures, a variety of bandages. must have a red cross symbol for easy identification.  

a case big enough to hold your full kit?  complete set of clothing, complete bed set, essential hygiene, essential first aid kit, canteen, and eating gear. must have a closure and at least one strap for carrying.
 
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