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Department of Education
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE
MARIKINA CITY

TLE - Industrial Arts

LEATHERCRAFT 10
Second Quarter – Module 3:
Kinds of Craft Leather

Writer: Mary Grace V. Olivar

Cover Illustrator:

What I Need to Know

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 The role of leather craft in the industry has been proven indispensable in the
global competition and marketing. It was not just today that people’s interest and
patronization of leathercraft is considered noting element of durability and
aesthetics in nature. In this module, we will try to clarify leathercraft and its
general aspects in this industry to commit to a batter future of framework or base
of decision in production use. In this module, it will also be highlighted that the
different kinds craft leather will answer a particular use and a satisfying
economical budget in a smarter point of view compared to the variety of crafts
produce in our present and previous market.

The module is a combination of the two collaborative lessons, namely:

Lesson 1 – Select kinds of craft leather in leathercraft making
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Identify kinds of craft leather in leathercraft

2. Discuss characteristics of craft leather in leathercraft

What I Know

Read the sentences carefully then answer the questions that follow. Choose the
correct answer from the given options. Write only the letter of the correct answer.
____1. What type of leather is considered the best types of leather as they are the
strongest and most durable and valuable layer of hide?
A. Embossed Grain C. Split Suede
B. Nubuck Suede Grain D. Top Grain Leather

____2. Which types of leather refers to fibre particles that are bonded with adhesive into
a fabric followed by the application of a synthetic grain, hair-cell pattern and
finish?
A. Fibre Leather C. Split Suede
B. Nubuck Suede Grain D. Top Grain Leather

____3.  What type of leather refers to the layer of the skin and is given a suede effect by
lightly sanding the natural grain to open the hair cell and results in a velvety suede
feel?
A. Embossed Grain C. Split Suede
B. Nubuck Suede Grain D. Top Grain Leather
____4. What type of leather is used extensively in lower cost furniture and garments and
represented as “Genuine Leather” which technically is still a leather although it
may look like something it is not.
A. Embossed Grain C. Split Suede
B. Nubuck Suede Grain D. Top Grain Leather

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____5. Which type of leather is produced by splitting hide to the required thickness,
this natural grain is buffed or sanded and replaced with an embossed grain and
finish to simulate various hair cell patterns?
A. Embossed Grain C. Split Suede
B. Nubuck Suede Grain D. Top Grain Leather

Lesson
Kinds of Craft Leather
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Working with leather isn’t as hard as some people perceived it to be, it
is used as the primary material for a durable and classy product has begun
even in the earliest of time and will surely strive in a longer period in
comparison to plastics, woods and other flexible materials. Its
characteristics played a big role in the variety and choices of clothes, shoes,
bags, belts. holsters and many functional accessories.
In this module, you will be given an idealistic perception and
generalized understanding on the advantages and disadvantages of each
type of leather. A substantial lesson will be discussed to create a significant
understanding on the different kinds of leather, that will extensively offer a
wiser decision of materials to be used for a particular client and market.

What’s In
Reflect on the quotation “The only way to do great work is to love what you
do!”. It is certain that we might be sharing same thoughts on this, we may both come
to an understanding that this expresses an idea that whatever you love doing will
impressively ripple and create great works of product. This leathercraft awareness is
undisputable, but in a wider thinking, crafts are not just products of passion and the
mind. It is absolutely a product of a well-chosen materials. The introduction in the
previous modules and lesson will surely strengthen your conclusion on the
importance of Leathercraft in the production of commercialized merchandizes.

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 Notes to the Teacher
Knowledge on the different kinds of craft leather will
definitely provide opportunities to be of advantage in
this craft making in students and like you as well. This
may offer potential earnings and development of skill
for a lifetime career or job opportunity that may serve
as an entrepreneurial livelihood source.

calligreremony e art.
What’s New
The following text is a news excerpt from Rappler, Philippines. Read and
understand its context by taking notes on these guide questions: Why do
you think the President tries to show off his shoes, considering he is the
busiest person in the country? What would you feel if you were the daughter
or the son of the shoemaker when you read this news article? How much
more would you feel if you were actually the one, who crafted and carefully
selected the materials for the shoes given to the president?
MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte a self-confessed shoe
addict, showed off his leather shoes made in Marikina to Cabinet members
on Wednesday, July 27. In a photo released by Malacañang, Duterte is seen
showing Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr, Defense Secretary Delfin
Lorenzana, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, and National Security
Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr his brown leather shoes. This was after his
meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry.According to the President,
they were from a shoemaker in Marikina, a city so famous for its shoe
industry that it has a Shoe. Museum

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May nagpadala nitong [sapatos], babae, sabi niya ginawa daw ng tatay niya
sa Marikina," Duterte says in a PTV4 video.
(The shoes were sent by a woman who said they were made by her dad in
Marikina.)
Duterte praised the Filipino craftmanship that went into his shoes.
"Ang Filipino-made sa craftmanship,
number one, even sa furniture.
Walang makatalo sa Filipino," he
said.
(Filipino-made is number one in craftmanship, even in furniture.

Nothing beats the Filipino.)

Source:https://www.rappler.com/nation/president-rodrigo-
duterte-marikina-made-leather-shoes

Short reflection on the news article:

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Our pride starts from the crafts that we make. It is not just about the
profit or the earnings that we gain that make us happy, but the legacy that
we create in these little things. As a student, you have to understand that
being talented is different from being skilled. These skills can be learned
under this particular course curriculum. It is such an important matter that
we know the framework that builds our craft- the leather and its kind. Here
you will understand and learn all about this. Put in mind that it is very
essential that we carefully select our materials in craft making.

What is It

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 It is top priority that we consider the best material or the kind of
leather that we use in our craft. Nevertheless, if we will not put an extreme
effort on this, ideas and passion in making the craft will all be wasted.
It is a common understanding that the leather hide is the skin
removed from an animal and it has different layers which serve its purpose.
The importance of studying its parts is clearly defined on the reason that it
is identified clearly for the proper selection of leather that we are
going to use in crafts. It is a must that we consider the grades and quality of
leather to be able to decide on how the craft will be prepared, cut and
finished.
The leather hide cross section

Actual photo of an extracted hide:

Parts of animal hide

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 THE THICKEST
THE SOFTEST
AND THE
STRETCHY PART OF THE
STRONGEST PART
PART HIDE

Types of leather according to

animal skin
As is known, there are many
types of leather that are
distinguished according to the
animal used to make them,
wanting to list the main ones, we
can find:

1.Bovine hides - cows, oxen,

bulls, calves, etc.
2.Sheep and goat skin - rams,
sheep, lambs, goats, cross-breeds
etc.
3.Exotic leather and skins -
ostriches or reptiles such as
crocodiles, snakes, lizards, iguanas
etc.
4.Fish skins- wolf fish, salmon, eel
etc.
5.Fine fur coats- minks, foxes,
opossums, etc.
6.Skins of wild animals -deer,
wolves, fallow deer, gazelles, etc.

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Types of Leather Grades and Leather Qualities

1. Full Grain or Top Grain Leather- The best part of the hide coming from the
upper layer of the hide. This part as the thickest one can then be split into
various thickness by a splitting machine. This part shows the outermost
layer with natural scars and hair cell patters. Since considered the best
types of leather because of its durability and value it is most often used for
the production of upholstery, garment, shoes and saddlery.
2. Corrected or Embossed Grain – The second type of leather next to full grain
coming from hides that have an excessive amount of scratches or scars are
further processed by “correcting” the full grain skin. This is done through
buffing and sanding after splitting to a required thickness. The leather
usually results to an effect that will look flawless and smoother after
treatment but this is no longer the real or natural grain. The original texture
is reduced which also means its durability is also reduced, craftsmen opted
to embellish the leather with unique exotic prints to simulate the look
instead.
3. Split Suede – Refers to the functional and inexpensive leather hides coming
from the second layer or lower layer of the skin left after removing the Full
Grain, the suede on both sides. Usually comes in various thickness
depending on the treatment and application, sometimes processed with a
synthetic finish on one side and the other remain suede to create an artificial
look of Full Grain leather (finished split hide). As a byproduct of hide tanning
it is less costly and therefore utilized in products where Full Grain is not
required such as tool pouches, moccasins, suede garments etc. Used
extensively in lower cost furniture and garments and represented as
“Genuine Leather” which technically it still is although it may look like
something it is not.

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 4. Nubuck Suede Grain – Refers to the “look but don’t touch leather because of
its sensitivity”. The Full Grain layer of the skin is given a suede effect by
lightly sanding the natural grain to open the hair cell and results in a velvety
suede feel. This process is done in reason of correcting imperfections in the
natural grain. It should be given soft handling since it is soft and has a very
sensitive effect.
5. Reconstituted, Bonded or Fibre Leather – Refers to the type of leather
which is recycled and has a particle board. Produce from remnants and
scraps of garments and scraps from shoe factories, recycled and bonded
with adhesive and treated with synthetic grain, hair cell pattern and finish to
look nearly the same full grain. Used widely to low priced garments,
upholstery products and handicrafts.

What’s More

Activity No. 1

Identify the part of the hide that is being described below by writing the number of
the given description in the picture. Write your answers on the spaces provided
before each number.

___________1. The softer area of the hide

____________2. The stretchy soft leather of varying thickness
____________3. The thickest and strongest part of the hide.
____________4. The structure is denser and narrower
____________5. The part that is quite loose and with larger spaces between the
fibre.

Activity No 2.
What is your stand on the legality and issues of PETA (People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals with animal cruelty? Reflect on the Fb Page for inference
Provide a separate answer sheet.

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 What I Have Learned

What have you learned in the lesson? Write your learning journal below using the
following guide questions:
1. Why is it important that we choose the best kind of leather for a particular
craft that we make?
2. Do you think the lesson provided enough knowledge for you to become a
skill craftsman?
3. What do you think is the best material that you can use for your craft
project?
4. What is your idea about the issue of animal rights that some private sectors
talk about with regards to the use of animal leather and skin for products?

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You may provide a separate sheet of paper to complete the sentence.

At the end of this lesson I learned that

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What I Can Do

Simple leathercraft project: WALLET or COIN PURSE

Materials and Equipment needed:
scrap leather or a similar fabric for alternative
Nylon, needle, pencil

Procedure:
Prepare a project plan for a small wallet or coin purse. Create a simple
design of wallet or coin purse using the illustrations below as a guide.
1. Draft your wallet or coin purse design.
2. Stitch the sides with nylon into its planned form.
3. Design with accessories if you want.
4. Advertise your project to your friends and relative.

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 Your output will be rated based on the following scoring rubric:

Criteria Proficient Skilled Emerging Improving

25pts 20 pts 15 pts 10 pts

Creativity Project shows Project shows Project shows Project shows little
25% exemplary effort of satisfying effort of enough effort of effort of creativity.
creativity. creativity. creativity.

Craftsmanship Project presents Project presents Project presents Project presents

25% ultimate level of satisfying level of just enough level of little level of
craftmanship. craftmanship. craftmanship. craftmanship.

Design Project exceeds Project shows only Project shows only Project shows
25% teachers expected the teachers the enough effort of simple project
design. expected design. design. design.

Work Habit Work habits is Work habits has a Work habits can be Work habits is very
25% ultimately evident in noting evident in seen enough in the little in the project
the project lines, the project lines, project lines, lines, patterns and
patterns and stitches. patterns and patterns and stitches.
stitches. stitches.

Score card:
Name:__________________________________ Grade & Section:________________________

Criteria Score
Creativity
Craftmanship
Design
Work Habits

Assessment
Read and understand each question carefully. Choose the best answer and w rite
your answer in the space provided before the number.
_____1. What type of craft leather comes from ostriches or reptiles such as
crocodiles, snakes, lizards, iguanas etc.?
A. Bovine Hides C. Fish Skin
B. Exotic Leather and Skin D. Wild Animals

_____2. Which of the following kinds of leather is considered to be the best because
of its durability and value and most often used for the production of upholstery,
garment, shoes and saddlery?
A. Corrected Grain C. Nubuck Suede Grain
B. Full Grain D. Split Suede
____3. What type of craft leather comes from minks, foxes, opossums, etc.?
A. Bovine Hides C. Fine Fur Coats
B. Exotic Leather and Skin D. Wild Animals

____4. What type of grain refers to a skin with reduced texture and which also
means less durability?
A. Corrected Grain C. Nubuck Suede Grain
B. Full Grain D. Split Suede

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____5. What type of craft leather comes from rams, sheep, lambs, goats, cross-
breeds etc.?
A. Bovine Hides C. Sheep and goat skin
B. Exotic Leather and Skin D. Wild Animals

____6. What type of craft leather comes from cows, oxen, bulls, calves, etc.?
A. Bovine Hides C. Fish Skin
B. Exotic Leather and Skin D. Wild Animals

____7. What type of craft leather should be given with soft handling since it is soft
and has a very sensitive effect.
A. Corrected Grain C. Nubuck Suede Grain
B. Full Grain D. Split Suede

____8. What type of craft leather comes from deer, wolves, fallow deer, gazelles,
etc.?
A. Bovine Hides C. Fish Skin
B. Exotic Leather and Skin D. Wild Animals

9. What type of craft leather is used widely to low priced garments, upholstery
products and handicrafts?
A. Corrected Grain C. Nubuck Suede Grain
B. Full Grain D. Reconstituted Grain

10. What type of craft leather comes from wolf fish, salmon, eel?
A. Bovine Hides C. Fish Skin
B. Exotic Leather and Skin D. Wild Animals

Additional Activities

Online Learners:
Procedure:
Create a very artistic design of a hand pouch made of leather using Desktop
Publisher or other applications. Make sure to indicate the type of leather and the
measurement specifications. Include remarks and details to follow. Prepare to
create a project teaser, if possible, to be shared to your teacher using DepEd E-
learning repository or the Google Classroom.

Materials/Equipments to be used:

Device/ laptop

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Offline learners:
Procedure:
Create a very artistic design of a hand pouch made of leather using
Freehand Drawing in an Oslo or tracing paper. Make sure to indicate the type of
leather and the measurement specifications. Include remarks and details to follow.
Prepare to create a project banner.

Materials/Equipments to be used:

paper and drawing materials

Sample project design:

PROJECT DESIGN

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 PROJECT BANNER

Scoring rubrics of criteria for Online and Offline Activity:

Criteria Proficient Emerging Not Acceptable Incomplete

25pts 15pts 5 pts 1pt.

Procedures Followed most Followed many Followed a few None of the

25% procedures and procedures and procedures and procedures are
directions. directions. directions. followed.
Layout Objects are Objects are drawn Objects have No drawing to
30% mostly organized with difficulty wasted space gauge.
and detailed and poorly
organized.

Line Work Line weights At least 70% of Few of the line No line criteria
25% follow assigned line weights types follow the are followed.
criteria follow criteria. assigned
criteria.
Accuracy Measurements Some of the Measurements No
20% and specifications measurements and measurement
are fully in detail. and specifications and

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 specifications are quite given specifications
are given in in detail. can be
detail. identified.

References

Online Resources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather_crafting
https://www.rappler.com/nation/president-rodrigo-duterte-marikina-made-
leather-shoes
https://www.buckskinleather.com/leather-terminology-glossary/
https://www.libertyleathergoods.com/types-of-leather/
https://image.shutterstock.com/image-photo/leather-craft-working-selected-
pieces-600w-472910320.jpg
https://wildtussah.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/leather.jpg
https://leathersupreme.com/leather/hide.gif
https://cdn.instructables.com/FI1/PJJN/IMJEADUQ/
FI1PJJNIMJEADUQ.LARGE.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/6e/65/be/
6e65be797b9b3073df2b4f44c3591bfc.jpg
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/msWt22JoHtw/hqdefault.jpg
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn
%3AANd9GcT0dGKJobUfcaR3z324AVerDR_VpcTURw3i3g&usqp=CAU
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/50/54/1c/
50541c610e803ed6aa73dd217b15cba2.jpg
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b0/63/a2/
b063a2da34df573df6039df42c4210bb.jpg
Book resources:
Handicraft: Leathercraft and Woodcraft by John Gabrielle D. Basbas and Leonora
D. Basbas pp.1-12

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 Development Team of the Module
Writer: Mary Grace V. Olivar(JHS - SRNHS)
Editors:
Belinda Ll. Ulep (Subj. Coordinator, SRNHS)
Lauro Z. De Guzman (P-IV, MHS)

Internal Reviewer: Joseph T. Santos (EPS, TLE, SDO-Marikina)

Illustrator:
Layout Artist:
Management Team:
Sheryll T. Gayola
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Instruction Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Joseph T. Santos
Education Program Supervisor – EPP/TLE

Ivy Coney A. Gamatero

EPS – Learning Resource Management and Development System

For inquiries or feedback, please write or call:

Schools Division Office- Marikina City

Email Address: sdo.marikina@deped.gov.ph

191 Shoe Ave., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, 1800, Philippines

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