Application of Procedures

and Techniques in
Leathercraft.
S E C O N D Q U A R T E R
Terminologies
PROCEDURE – a step-by-step process of performing a project.

TECHNIQUE – a unique way of executing a specific step or process so as to facilitate or improve the result.

PROJECT PLAN – a written to description of a project for purpose of consideration or acceptance.

OBJECTIVES – also referred to as goals or aims.

BILL OF MATERIALS – a list of materials/supplies with their corresponding quantity and cost.

COST OF PRODUCTION – expenses incurred in the process of producing/making a project.

SELLING PRICE – the amount of total expenses plus the amount of profit desired.

DESIGN – the arrangement of elements of art in an object resulting to order and beauty.

PATTERN – an outline of a design used as a model in creating a project

PACKAGE – the material in which the product is enclosed for a protection and enhancement of the appearance of the product.

OPERATIONAL COST – amount spent in achieving the project, other than the materials; used for example, payment for people who
assisted in making the project, electricity and water consumed during the production, meals or gas used for transporting and
delivering products.

COST OF MATERIALS/SUPPLIES – amount spent for the materials and other required supplies that were used to make the project.

CRITERIA – indicators or standards used as basis in judging a product/project.

Read and Learn
Planning a design and pattern for a leathercraft project

Considerations for the selection of the right design for the project.

1. The design must fit the material out of which the project is being made. The material also dictates
the function for which the project is intended.

2. The design must be attractive to catch the interest of the potential buyer. The producer must keep
in mind the type of consumers for whom the product is intended. Research must be done in order
to identify the needs and interests of the prospective consumer in relation of the product.

3. Select designs that are innovative, creative, practical, contemporary and functional. It is advisable
to make a survey of contemporary articles and similar products that are in the market. Look into the
latest arts and crafts magazines and journal for ideas.

4. When planning the design always follow the principle “Form follows function” the shape of the
product must conform to its intended use.
Kinds of Design
Structural Design

- refers to the size, shape, texture and color of the

object or the product; it is the object itself.

Decorative Design

- the surface enrichment of the structural design.

Four types of Decorative Designs
1. NATURALISTIC DESIGN

Derived from the objects found in nature and are captured in their natural state when
placed on the product.

2. CONVENTIONALIZED DESIGN

Derived from the nature but are modified to suit in the shaped of object or product.

3. GEOMETRIC DESIGN

Designs making use of lines and shapes

4. ABSTRACT DESIGN

Designs that may be difficult to understand because they symbolize profound idea, an
object or an action or event.
MAKING A PROJECT PLAN/ PROPOSAL

PROJECT PLAN FOR A LEATHERCRAFT PROJECT

I. NAME OF PROPOSED PROJECT
II. OBJECTIVES
1. Make a project using leather and other materials
2. Apply the elements of art and the principles of design in designing the project
3. Estimate the cost producing the project and the profit desired in selling it
4. Package the finished product in a secured and attractive manner
III. SKETCH/DESIGN OF THE PROJECT
IV. BILL OF MATERIALS
Quantity of materials cost
V. PROCEDURE
 Estimating the cost of production and the
selling price of leathercraft projects / product
A. Estimating the cost production

1. The total cost of materials and supplies that actually went into the making of the
project. If a portion only of a set or bulk of material has been used in the project,
you need to prorate the quantity consumed to an equivalent amount. For
instance, you bought a piece of leather for the cost of 500 and you consumed
only half of it in the making of the project. Then you need to divide the 500 pesos
by 2 and you get 250 pesos.

2. The operational cost which includes light, water, telephone and other utilities,
labor, salary paid to workers rentals (if any), transportation, taxes and even
contingency cost. This allows for a margin of safety when in business.
 Estimating the cost of production and the
selling price of leathercraft projects / product
B. Estimating the selling price

Cost of Product = cost of materials and other supplies + cost of

operation

Selling price = cost of product + percentage profit + contingency

cost (losses due to damage, uncollected debts, etc.)
Packaging: Definition,
Importance and
Characteristics
S E C O N D Q U A R T E R
Packaging
The process of enclosing a product in any acceptable or suitable container in
order to protect what it sells and sell what it protects.

It also includes the processes of designing, evaluating and producing

packages that are appropriate for each type of product.

PACKAGING IS PART OF THE ENTIRE PRODUCTION CYCLE.

 Modern concepts of packaging employed by most
entrepreneurs are the following:

1. As an investment – finished product is partly dependent on their packaging.

2. As a marketing tool – identified, labeled, and become known in the market.
3. As more than just a container – how it can attract consumers to patronize the product.
4. As global in character – You can establish a brand around the world with its package.
5. As cost oriented – Added price paid for the product.
6. As socially focused – cost of package can differentiate social classes with different buying
capacities.
 Three Levels of Packaging

1. Primary Package – individual package immediately containing the product for

individual end user. It is portioned and controlled for INDIVIDUAL use, which
means that it has definite amount of content allowed for a number a servings. Products

in primary packages are those sold in RETAIL

 Three Levels of Packaging

2. Secondary package – the bigger package which contains a number of

individual packages. This package contains a dozen, two or more of smaller

packages can be sold in wholesale.

 Three Levels of Packaging

3. Tertiary package – the bigger package which contains products in secondary

packages. This is the package that is ready for shipping or transporting to supermarkets,
malls and big markets.
Three Levels of Packaging
TO PRESERVE THE TO CONTAIN TO DESCRIBE AND TO PHYSICALLY TO HAVE A PRODUCT TO HELP KEEP TO THE
PRODUCT. PRODUCTS FOR EASY IDENTIFY THE PROTECT THE SALES APPEAL MINIMUM THE COST
TRANSPORT CONTENT. CONTENT FROM OF PRODUCTION AND
OUTSIDE FORCES. DISTRIBUTION

Why do we need to Package?

 Effective Packaging
Consider the following:
1. Competitive Products and Brands
to make your product competitive in the market, you may consider better packaging, lower price,
easy to open, good quality content to encourage potential customer to check and try your product.
2. Marketing Program
Plan a marketing program for your products to create awareness and patronage. You should
have a marketing strategy at a different phases of the program to sustain the viability of these products in
the market.