Raw leather → repeated precision → finished pattern.
#LetsTalkLeather #Leathercraft #LeatherClasses

Saw the San Bernardino Fair theme “May the Fair Be With You". As a fan of all things Grogu, I had to make this 👀
Turned that idea into a hand-tooled leather valet/trivet tray, Grogu at the center, pod seats all around.
Watch how it comes together.
#Leatherwork #Grogu #ValetTray #LetsTalkLeather

Back in stock: wooden slickers for leather edge finishing.
Round, flat multisize & single groove options available.
#LetsTalkLeather

Last year Steve Van Plew earned 1st Place at Prescott.
See this year’s completed competition saddle at the February 15th Meeting of The Leathercraft Guild, 1–4 PM at Standing Bear’s Trading Post.
#LetsTalkLeather

A look at a Monday night intermediate student’s newest leather purse project, hand-carved, hand-laced, and full of personality. #LetsTalkLeather

This month I am honored to join Steve Van Plew on the Leathercraft Community Podcast! Trailer is live now, full episode soon. #LetsTalkLeather

The smell of leather, the sound of stamping, Leather craftsmanship that spans generations.
Join The Leathercraft Guild for live leatherwork demos this Sunday in the home arts building at the Ventura County Fair 12pm-9pm!
#BlueSkyMakers #LeatherArtLive #VenturaEvents #LetsTalkLeather

Our Friday Night Advanced Leathercraft Class was packed with creativity, students made leather belts, bags, key fobs and a corset by hand. #LetsTalkLeather

Thursday night beginning leathercraft students pictured during their second leather class, where they were introduced to beveling. These early lessons are the foundation of their future leatherwork designs. #LetsTalkLeather #LeatherBeginners

LA Legacy Business with a border around the wording and wings on both sides of the bordered text.

Standing Bear’s Trading Post is a Los Angeles Legacy Business! 25 years of selling leathercraft supplies, teaching people to do leatherwork and offing custom leather in Reseda!
Celebrate by tagging us in your leather project post or by dropping a 🐻 in the comments.
#LetsTalkLeather #LALegacyBusiness

🐄 FINAL DAY at the San Bernardino County Fair!
🧵 Live Leathercraft Demo: 2PM–10PM
🚙 $20 gets your whole truck in—cash only
#SBCFairFinale #FunForTheWholeHerd #Leatherwork #LetsTalkLeather

Advanced leathercraft student Melody’s black cat coin purse is finished and full of charm. Clock the image to see it from every angle. #LetsTalkLeather #handmade

April 2025 brought us another inspiring Leathercraft Guild meeting with leatherwork shares by members and guests. #LetsTalkLeather #HandcraftedHighlights

From scraps to Standing Bear’s Trading Post — my leatherwork journey is now in VoyageLA! Come check it out and see how passion and dedication shaped this small business. #LetsTalkLeather

Western floral carving takes patience and precision—our Thursday night beginning students are making impressive progress after just two months! Watch their work evolve. #LetsTalkLeather #LeatherArtistry

Our Monday night intermediate students are crafting wallets, luggage tags, business card holders, and more using supplies and with instruction from Standing Bear's Trading Post. #LetsTalkLeather #Leatherwork

Bringing leatherworkers together to learn, create, and inspire. Craftsmanship, creativity, and community—experience it all, here are the highlights from our 2025 Meeting of The Leathercraft Guild. #LetsTalkLeather

Valentine’s Day didn’t stop the creativity! Our Advanced Leathercraft Class is creating one-of-a-kind leather pieces. Support small businesses and shop at Standing Bear’s Trading Post! #LetsTalkLeather

Valet trays, holsters, purses, and more—all made by hand with the best materials. Take a look and be inspired #LetsTalkLeather

Leather Photo, Pizza Cutter Case, Hair Claw Clips, Barrettes, and the Wednesday night advanced Leathercraft class.

Check out the latest leather projects in progress from our Wednesday Night Advanced Leathercraft Class. Creative hands, beautiful results! These leatherworkers are bringing custom designs to life with skill and passion. #LetsTalkLeather

Book style leather sheath case holding 5 knives with floral carving

Intricately carved, tooled, and dyed floral accents on custom sheaths arranged in a unique book-case design that speaks to the artisan’s spirit. #LetsTalkLeather

Leathercraft projects in progress

From Concept to Creation! Our Monday night intermediate leathercrafters are creating new leather projects. Take a look at these leatherworkers skill and creativity! #LetsTalkLeather #Leatherwork #HandmadeCrafts

Motorcycle gas tank uncovered for repair

Gas leak on the bike = another hit for a small business. We fix what we can, but your support keeps us going. #LetsTalkLeather #ShopSmall

These kits are ready to launch 16 new leatherworkers into the art of leather carving, tooling, and stamping. The Leathercraft journey begins January 2025! #LetsTalkLeather

Adventure Guides, these vest kits are ready for a group to pick up tomorrow! If your group needs kits, contact us to order today. #LetsTalkLeather #YGuides #AdventureGuides

#LetsTalkLeather @standingbears.bsky.social Sells Leathercraft Supplies and teaches people how to use them as well as offering Custom Leather by WC.

Handcrafted YGuide Suede Vest Kits, photo collage of the process

Crafting YGuide vest kits as we work to fill a large order for an Adventure Guide group! #LetsTalkLeather #AdventureGuides #IndianGuides #SuedeVestKits

We're back from Thanksgiving break, ready to welcome you at Standing Bear's Trading Post TODAY, December 2nd. Join us Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm, for all your leathercraft needs! #LetsTalkLeather #LeathercraftSupplies

Handcrafted Leather Knife Sheath with Oak Leaf Design

A view of a finished fixed blade sheath inspired by our specialty class, created by one of our intermediate leathercraft students. #Handmade #Leatherwork #LetsTalkLeather

This collage shows the full process of creating YGuide vest kits: layout, tracing, cutting, & punching stitching holes.

This collage shows the full process of creating YGuide vest kits: layout, tracing, cutting, & punching stitching holes. #LetsTalkLeather #SuedeVestKits #AdventureGuides