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In Observation of Memorial Day Standing Bear's Trading Post, Leather by WC will be closed Monday May 28th 2018 as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We will reopen at 10AM on May 29th. #memorialday #honorthefallen #somegaveall #neverforget #rememberthefallenheroes #memorial #military #armedforces #LetsTalkLeather #ThinkOutsideTheBigBox #LeathercraftSupplies #Vegtanned #leathertools #HandTools #leatherstamp #leathercraftkits #leatherdyes #leatherbelts #leatherlace #Conchos #Leatherlacing #leatherStitching #Leatherhardware #LeathercraftHardware #LeathercraftTools #LeatherStamping #leathercraftsupplier #craftsupplies #SanFernandoValleyLeatherSupplies #ResedaLeatherSupply

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Interested in a Leather Class? Still a few seats left for the July-December rotation of leathercraft classes. Call us TODAY and get your name on the list! 818-342-9120 and learn to do leatherwork! #LetsTalkLeather #ThinkOutsideTheBigBox #LeathercraftSupplies #leatherworkshops #LeatherworkExperience #LearnToDoLeatherwork #LeathercraftInstruction #LeathercraftClasses #TeachingLeatherCarving #TrustLeathercraftExperience #TrustExperience #SanFernandoValleyLeatherSupplies #SoCalLeatherCraftSupply #ResedaLeatherSupply #ValleyLeather #SupportsmallBusiness #ThinkBigShopsmall #Shopmomandpop #WithoutUThereIsNoUs

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Thank you for letting us be a part of your leather journey. We ❤️❤️❤️ being YOUR Leathercraft Supplier! @standingbears 7624 Tampa Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335 818-342-9120 . #ThinkOutsideTheBigBox #SmallThanks #GoogleReview 📝 #LeathercraftSupplies #LetsTalkLeather #leatherwork #leathercraft #hobby #craftsupplier #craftsupplies #leathercraftsupplier #SupportsmallBusiness #ThinkBigShopsmall #SanFernandoValleyLeatherSupplies #SFVLeatherCraftSupply #ResedaLeatherwork #ValleyLeather #shopmomandpop

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Come see us at Standing Bear's Trading Post, Leather by WC Monday ~ Saturday 10AM-6PM #SmallThanks #LetsTalkLeather #ThinkOutsideTheBigBox #LeathercraftSupplies #Vegtanned #leathertools #HandTools #leatherstamp #leathercraftkits #leatherdyes #leatherbelts #leatherlace #Conchos #Leatherlacing #leatherStitching #Leatherhardware #LeathercraftHardware #LeathercraftTools #LeatherStamping #leathercraftsupplier #craftsupplies #leathertools #SanFernandoValleyLeatherSupplies #SFVLeatherCraftSupply #ResedaLeatherSupply #ValleyLeather #SupportsmallBusiness #ThinkBigShopsmall #WithoutUThereIsNoUs

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A #SmallThanks from Standing Bear's Trading Post, Leather by WC to you -...

Thank you for supporting Standing Bear's Trading Post for your leathercraft supply needs.
We appreciate you!

Beginning Leathercraft Class working on Geometric stamping, roses & oak leaves, and floral patterns at @standingbears 7724 Tampa Avenue Reseda CA 91335 818-343-9120 #LetsTalkLeather #ThinkOutsideTheBigBox #LeathercraftSupplies #leatherworkshops #LeatherworkExperience #LearnToDoLeatherwork #LeathercraftInstruction #LeathercraftClasses #leatherstamping #Leathertooling #TeachingLeatherCarving #TrustLeathercraftExperience #TrustExperience #SanFernandoValleyLeatherSupplies #SFVLeatherCraftSupply #ResedaLeatherSupply #ValleyLeather #SupportsmallBusiness #ThinkBigShopsmall #Shopmomandpop #WithoutUThereIsNoUs

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The Swiv­el Knife is one of the pri­ma­ry tools used in carv­ing leather. This leather­work tu­to­ri­al demon­strat­ed the use of a swiv­el knife in leather carv­ing, as well as Swiv­el knife tech­nique for leather­craft­s. #ThinkOutsideTheBigBox #Shopsmall #LeathercraftSupplies #LetsTalkLeather  We hope you have enjoyed this leather crafting tutorial created by WC Owner of Standing Bear's Trading Post and Leather by WC Stop in and see us 7624 Tampa Avenue, Reseda, CA. 91335, Call us at 818-342-9120 Visit our website at http://www.sbearstradingpost.com

Leathercraft Artist and Small Business Owner Receives Worldwide Recognized Al Stohlman Award

The criterion for the Al Stohlman Award won by leather artist and small business owner Wayne Christensen, is a person whose accomplishments in leatherwork and dedication to leathercraft demonstrates continued dedication by promotion and improvement of the craft following the example of world-renowned leather artist and author Al Stohlman.

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Saturday evening September 28^th 2013, DoubleTree Hilton in Denver at the IFoLG banquet surrounded by his parents, a few of his many students, and many fellow leatherworkers and friends Wayne Christensen had the honor of being presented with the 2013 Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leathercraft by his mentor and friend Robert Beard.

Wayne got started in leatherwork over 25 years ago when a neighbor gave him a 55 gal drum full of scrap leather. He went to his local leathercraft supply store and bought a small beginners tool set. The manager, Don McGown offered his help, encouragement and assistance in this journey into leather without it Wayne would have given up.

Leather became Wayne’s passion, turning it into his full time business in 1990 and never having a days regret. Living by his motto "You only have two things, your ability & your integrity. If you compromise either one, you've lost the other".  

Besides teaching 5 nights a week, he offers free classes to teachers and camp counselors so they can pass on the knowledge to their students. He Is a Boy Scout Merit Badge counselor and has been vice president of The Leathercraft Guild for the past 5 years. He offered Standing Bear’s Trading Post to The Leathercraft Guild as a meeting place to further build the guild and bring others into the world of leather. For those that do not have classes or guilds in their area for instruction he has begun offering short instructional videos posted on the internet, all actions that show his enthusiasm for what has been referred to as a dying art.

With the heartfelt desire and a concern for the continuation of this great art, traits common in Al Stohlman Award recipients, Wayne sells leathercraft supplies as a small business, Standing Bear’s Trading Post Located at 7624 Tampa Avenue, Reseda, CA. 91335. He runs his business on the foundation that a business strives when it looks deeply into its customer’s eyes, not the depth of their wallets.
As a small business in a big business world, staying in business has been difficult. Wayne has stated that he will continue to do the many things listed that were a part of his receiving the Al Stohlman Award including selling leathercraft supplies and teaching people how to do leatherwork as long as he can keep the doors open and customers coming in.

 

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THINK BIG, Shop small for all of your leathercraft supply needs, trust this small business owner who has been doing leatherwork for almost 30 years to know what products will work best for your projects. (video courtesy of Mudpie Productions)

Free Leathercraft Tutorial - Wrapped and Braided Leather Wristbands

I have uploaded a free tutorial for wrapped and braided leather bracelets and hope that it is useful to anyone who would like to create these items: http://www.scribd.com/StandingBears/d/90550573-Leathercraft-Tutorial-Wrapped-and-Braided-Leather-Wristbands

 If purchasing the supplies for this project from Standing Bear's Trading Post mention this tutorial and take 10% off of your order.

Leathercraft Supplies and Native American Themed Craft Supplies
7624 Tampa Avenue
Reseda, CA. 91335
818-342-9120
Monday Thru Saturday 10AM to 6PM (Pacific Time)
Find them on the web at www.sbearstradingpost.com
E-mail Standing Bears at inquiry@sbearstradingpost.com

Introducing Standing Bear's Trading Post ~ Who We Are

Standing Bear’s Trading Post is a Leathercraft and Native American supply store in Reseda, California. Carrying leather supplies for the beginning leathercraft enthusiast as well as professional leathercrafters and range from simple leather projects, to items for YMCA, Scouts and even items for civil war reentactors to American Indian arts & craft supplies and gladly ships anywhere in the United States.

The leather supplies available at Standing Bear’s Trading post are used by and sold to leather craft hobbyists, wholesale businesses, manufactures of custom leather items, institutions and many youth organizations such as the Scouts, YMCA, churches, schools, and camps.

Standing Bear’s Trading Post is the source for YMCA Guide Programs, y-guides, Indian Guide Program, Indian Princess Program for their Suede Leather Vest Kits and other Craft Supplies for their meetings.

Their American Indian arts & craft supplies, which include leather, seed beads, bone and horn hairpipe, Native craft kits, feathers, books and other instructional material provide the Native community, Scouts, members of the Order of the Arrow and many others with Native American craft supplies.

Standing Bear’s Trading Post also has suppliers for items geared for the buckskinner, mountain men, reenactors, and those that attend the Renaissance Pleasure Faire.

Standing Bear’s Trading Post mission is to enhance their customer’s lives by bringing them unique products while providing customer service that is second to none. They are a preferred supplier for leathercrafters nationwide by being able to offer a vast selection of quality leathercraft products for retail and wholesale customers at affordable prices.

Wholesale pricing is available for those with a resale number.

Standing Bear’s Trading Post does not have any club to join in order to get wholesale pricing on orders without a resale number. However, Standing Bear’s Trading Post does offer discount pricing on bulk orders of their products to all customers.

Standing Bear’s Trading Post ships nationwide and gladly ship their products to you!

Wayne Christensen ~ Standing Bear's & Custom Leather by WC

Wayne Christensen is the owner of Standing Bear’s Trading Post and a master leather craftsman.

Currently nominated for 2007 Al Stohlman Award for Achievement in Leatherwork, as leatherwork has been a passion for Wayne Christensen for over 25 years. Wayne has been teaching leathercraft for the past 12 years.

Wayne has been a member of the International Internet Leathercrafters Guild ("IILG") since 1996. Wayne is also a member of The Leathercraft Guild and the current Vice-president.

Wayne has been teaching Boy Scout merit badge courses for over nine years along with visiting many schools to demonstrate leather crafting.

In 1995 Wayne was the featured guest on a TV show for HGTV called "What’s Your Hobby?"

The Autry Museum invited Wayne to instruct at their "Make It and Take It" for the public in ‘95, ‘96, and ‘97.

In 1999 Wayne Christensen was the only leather artist invited to put his work in the Fuller Museum in Brockton, Mass. In an exhibit call "Hand Crafted for Outdoor Sports."

Wayne Christensen was also presented a flag flown over the Capital by Congressman Brad Sherman’s Office on September 17th 2006 in recognition of his dedication and service to the youth of the community.

Leathercraft Classes at Standing Bear's Trading Post and Leather by WC

Starting July 1, 2008 Standing Bear's Trading Post announces new leather classes with Master Leather Craftsman and Owner Wayne Christensen. Learn stamping, carving, coloring, finishing, assembly, customizing, and personalization along aside a Master Leather Craftsman.

Standing Bear’s Trading Post Announces New Leather Classes with Master Leather Craftsman and Owner Wayne Christensen

Starting July 1, 2008 Standing Bear’s Trading Post announces new leather classes with Master Leather Craftsman and Owner Wayne Christensen. Learn stamping, carving, coloring, finishing, assembly, customizing, and personalization along side a Master Leather Craftsman.

Reseda, CA April 9, 2008 — Standing Bear’s Trading Post announces new leather classes with Master Leather Craftsman and Owner Wayne Christensen. Starting July 1, 2008 Standing Bear’s Trading Post will begin new classes for students of all levels who want to learn or improve their leather crafting skills. Beginning classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights starting at 6 pm. Intermediate classes will be held on Monday nights starting a 6 pm, and Advance classes will be held Wednesday nights at 6pm.

"Classes tend to fill up rather quickly," states student Sandi Taylor, who has been carving for 12 years and attends the advanced class.

All classes teach you stamping, carving, coloring, finishing, assembly, customizing, and personalization.

The Beginning classes, held Tuesday and Thursdays, focus on teaching you how to carve leather. By purchasing the Basic Kit for Leather Craft (priced at $60.00) the class is free for 6 months. The normal fee, if the student who has his or her own tools, is $20.00 a month. The Basic Kit includes 6 basic leather tools (beveler, camouflage tool, backgrounder, pear shader, veiner, and seeder), basic leather craft book, leather practice pieces, tracing film, swivel knife, jewelers rouge, leather strop, stylus, and mallet.

The intermediate classes, held on Monday nights, focus on larger and more exciting projects. All materials needed for this can be purchased directly from the store. This class is for those who have completed the beginner’s course or those who need a refresher. Instructor’s fee is $20.00 a month.

The Advanced Leather Craft Class, held on Wednesday nights, spends time working on intricate projects such as belts, purses, checkbooks, wallets, tool rack holder, photo albums, and more. Students pay for materials for project and the Instructors Fee is $20.00 a month

Private classes are also available but are by appointment only. These classes are one-on-one classes and are held Friday evenings starting 6:30 pm, starting at $10 an hour with a four-hour minimum.

Standing Bear’s Trading post is locate at 7624 Tampa Avenue, Reseda, CA. 91335 or can be reached by phone at 818-342-9120 or E-mail Standing Bears at inquiry@sbearstradingpost.com. You can also find them on the web at www.sbearstradingpost.com. The store hours are Monday through Saturday 10AM to 6PM (Pacific time).

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Standing Bear's Trading Post
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Find them on the web at www.sbearstradingpost.com

E-mail Standing Bears at inquiry@sbearstradingpost.com