Leather Hides and Skins - Standing Bear's Trading Post

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7624 Tampa Ave. Reseda, Ca. 91335 818-342-9120 HOURS: Mon. Thru Sat. 10am - 6pm (1PM - 9PM Eastern Time)
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Items listed on the website are items we can get from these suppliers and may not be stocked in our store at all times
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Hints On Ordering Leather Hides and leather skins

Leather being a product of nature that is processed into a finished item as opposed to a manufactured product, there are certain things that make ordering leather unique. The size, shape and condition of finished leather is somewhat dependant upon the age and condition of the animal at the time of processing.

When ordering online leather is sold in full sides, double shoulders or skins .

If you are local to us, there are leathers that we will cut for you and they can be sold by as small as a square foot of leather.
We DO NOT cut Elkskin, Deer, Exotic leathers or Hair on hides of any kind. Special order colors and leather hides are not sold as cut leather, only has full hides, double shoulders or skins.

Vegetable Tanned Tooling Leather - Veg Tan | Hair on Hides, Hair on Leather Hides

Hair On Cowhide | Hair on Calfskin | Deer, Deerskin | Elk, Elkskin, Elk Hide

Deertan Cowsides - Deer Tanned Cow | Aniline Cowhide Leather | Pearl Apron Splits

Garments Splits - Garment Suede Split leather | Deer Skin & Elk Hides

Pig Suede - Velvet Pig Suedes | Rabbit Fur Pelts

Leather Terms Defined | Yards Converted to Sq. Feet of Leather | Thickness Conversion

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To order or inquire about Leather or Leathercraft supplies
please e-mail us at [email protected] or Call us at 818-342-9120 Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm (PST)

We are authorized distributors for many different suppliers
Items listed on the website are items we can get from these suppliers and
may not be stocked in our store at all times

Vegetable Tanned Tooling Leather - VegTan

Available in Import, Wickett & Craig or Hermann Oak
Process of making leather using tanning obtained from
barks, woods or other parts of trees and plants,
Most outstanding characteristics is this leather can be used to carve leather projects,
embossing leatherwork as well as tooling leathercrafts.
Leather tanned like this is used for holsters, belts, saddles,
shoe soles, knife sheaths, tooled wallets, purses, etc.

TOOLING SIDE 2/3oz
TOOLING SIDE 3/4OZ
TOOLING SIDE 4/5OZ
TOOLING SIDE 5/6OZ
TOOLING SIDE 6/7OZ
TOOLING SIDE 8/9OZ

DOUBLE SHOULDER 3/4 OZ DOUBLE SHOULDER 4/5 OZ DOUBLE SHOULDER 6/7 OZ DOUBLE SHOULDER 7/8 OZ DOUBLE SHOULDER 8/9 OZ
Black Vegetable Tanned Leather - DOUBLE SHOULDER 8/9oz

Hair On Hides, Hair On Leather Hides
9066-99 BARK TANNED SHEARLING Bark Tanned (Vegetable Tanned) with wool intact, 3/4" thick pile, premium grade natural gold colored sheepskins. Rugged shearling for use on saddle linings and other outdoor gear. Skins are approx. 10 sq. ft. or larger for excellent yield.	Synthetic Wool 9064-02 The synthetic wool is a golden maize color and used for lining in leatherwork projects, it has 1-1/8" heavy weight density pile that is 60" wide for economical cutting. The synthetic wool is used by many saddlemaker's for in leather saddle repair, for a lining in breast collars and cinches. This is also a commonly used material in lining leather gun cases. Sold by the linear yard.
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Hair-On Cowhides Each skin is unique in design, used for accents, wall hangings rugs, also used for western pillows, cowhide purses & handbags, cowhide checkbook & business card cover sets, and cowhide picture frames in homes. They are also a great leather hide for making wearables such as jackets, vests, chaps belts, hatsand more. These hides average 5' x 6', ranging from 32 to 40 sq. ft. Choose from varying patterns of black & white, brown & white, brindle or exotic.
9117-01 Black and White Hair-On Cowhide Rug hides average 5' x 6', ranging from 32 to 40 sq. ft.	9117-02 Brown and White Hair-On Cowhide Rug hides average 5' x 6', ranging from 32 to 40 sq. ft.
9117-03 Exotic Hair-On Cowhide Rug hides average 5' x 6', ranging from 32 to 40 sq. ft.	9117-04 Brindle Hair-On Cowhide Rug hides average 5' x 6', ranging from 32 to 40 sq. ft.
Hair On Calf Skin ~ Calfskin Hair-on Hides High quality, tanned skins feature unique markings and limitless versatility. Great for clothing, accessories and wall, floor and furniture decorations. 9118-01 Black and White Hair on Calfskin ~ Each hair on calfskin varies in design, these leather skins average 30" x 37" (6 sq. ft.)
9118-02 Brown and White Hair on Calfskin Each hair on calfskin varies in design, these leather skins average 30" x 37" (6 sq. ft.)	9118-04 Exotic Hair on Calfskin Each hair on calfskin varies in design, these leather skins average 30" x 37" (6 sq. ft.)
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Deer, Deerskin, Deer Hides Deer Skin is a durable soft temper leather, specially tanned to be soft and flexible, yet durable. Because deers are a game animal, deer skin is subject to holes, blemishes and scarring. This leather is also referred to as buckskin, Frontiersmen, Native Americans (American Indians), Black Powder enthusiasts, and many other leatherworkers use this leather for leathercraft projects. These hides average 8-10 sq ft. and are a 2.5 to 3 oz. leather.
Garment Deerskin Leather ~ Deerskin Gold Garment Deer skin Leather ~ Deerskin SaddleTan	Garment Deerskin Leather ~ Deerskin White Garment Deerskin Leather ~ Deerskin Black
Garment Deerskin Leather ~ 9301-36 Deerskin Smoke
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Elkskin Elk hide, Elk Leather Distinctive grain of Elk leather adds character to vests, jackets and western wear. Ideal for making buckskin clothing, Ren Fair Garb, and Native American (American Indian) style Clothing including moccasins and other accessories. Elk Leather averages 4.5 oz. weight
Elk Hide Gold Average 23 sq. ft.
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Deertan Cowsides - Deer Tanned Cow

Deertan Cowsides - Deertan 2.75-3.25 OZ

Dakota Leather

Dakota (Aniline finish)

Black Dakota cowsides 240BK | Chocolate cowsides 241CH | British Tan cowsides 242BT
Beige cowsides 243BE | Red cowsides 244RD | Navy cowsides 245NA

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PEARL APRON SPLITS / MULE HIDE - Cowsides 5-8 OZ
The Definitive Choice For Chaps and Saddle Seats
Excellent For Work Aprons, Maritime Use and Moccasin Soles.
Available in Both Sides and Double Butts!
Pearl Splits 5/6 Oz 635PEHH | Pearl Splits 7/8 Oz 6354H
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Cowhide Splits - Garment

Cowsides 2-3 Oz.

Deer and Elk Skins

Elk - Elkskin 3-4 Oz.

Deerskin Leather - Buckskin Leather

Rabbit Fur Pelts - Rabbit Skins

Natural Color Rabbit Pelts
Assorted natural colors of rabbit skins. Rabbit Pelts are used for a great array of projects, crafts, decoration and more.

Whether you are making purses, pouches or garments, using small pieces of these sking for trimming Native American (American Indian) style crafts such as Kachina
dolls, gourd rattles, dreamcatchers, mandalas, etc., using as trim on projects, lining gloves, collars or cuffs on garments, or simply using a rabbit skin pelt as a accent under displays, or a doily (ornamental mat) the assorted colors of these natural rabbit sking are ideal for varied craft and decorating projects.
9305-00 Individual Rabbit skins, rabbit pelts

Pig Hides - Pig Leather - Pig Suede - Velvet Pig Suede

Pig suede - Velvet Pig Suede 11-15 Sq. Ft. 1.5-2 Oz. (.6-.8 mm)

Leather Conversion Chart
Yardage (yds) to Square foot (sq. ft.) conversion for leather hides and skins

Because hides are an irregular shape and are measured in square feet versus linear yards for fabric, this table is provided to assist you in converting from yards of fabric to square footage of leather required to upholster an article of furniture.
The figures below represent the approximate yards of 54" material and square footage of leather based on 1yd. = 18 sq ft needed to upholster the type of furniture shown.
1 YD = 36"x54" = 1944 Sq. In. / 144 Sq. In. (12"x12") = 13.5 Sq. Ft - Order 18 Sq. Ft. - Diff = Loss Factor.

1 yd. = 18 sqft	6 yds = 108 sqft	11 yds = 198 sqft	16 yds = 306 sqft
2 yds = 36 sqft	7 yds = 126 sqft	12 yds = 216 sqft	17 yds = 324 sqft
3 yds = 54 sqft	8 yds = 144 sqft	13 yds = 234 sqft	18 yds = 342 sqft
4 yds = 72 sqft	9 yds = 162 sqft	14 yds = 252 sqft	19 yds = 360 sqft
5 yds = 90 sqft	10 yds = 180 sqft	15 yds = 288 sqft	20 yds = 396 sqft

Standard Leather Weight Designation Chart
Side Upper Leather
HHH	5.5 to 6 oz.
HH	5 to 5.5 oz.
H	4.5 to 5 oz.
HM	4 to 4.5 oz.
M	3.5 to 4 oz.
LM	3 to 3.5 oz.
L	2.5 to 3 oz.
LL	2 to 2.5 oz.
For Plumps of any given weight, place the letter "P" in front of the weight and add one-fourth of an ounce. The above weight designations represent general practice in the Side Upper Leather Division of the U.S. tanning industry. Weights are gauged in the butt area, along the backbone and approximately six inches in. TANNERS COUNCIL OF AMERICA, INC.

Leather Information - Leather Weight, Thickness and Common Uses of Leather Hides and Skins

2 to 3 oz. weight 2/64" to 3/64" thickness is commonly used for molding, toolable linings, embossing.
3 to 4 oz. weight 3/64" to 4/64" thickness is commonly used for embossing, lightweight billfold backs, clutches.
4 to 5 oz. weight 4/64" to 5/64" thickness is commonly used for billfold backs, organizers, clutches.
5 to 6 oz. weight 5/64" to 6/64" thickness is commonly used for small cases and notebook covers.
6 to 7 oz. weight 6/64" to 7/64" thickness is commonly used for carved handbags, camera cases, journal covers.
7 to 8 oz. weight 7/64" to 8/64" thickness is commonly used for narrow belts, knife sheaths and small holsters.
8 to 9 oz. weight 8/64" to 9/64" thickness is commonly used for belts, holsters, saddle bags.
9 to 10 oz. weight 9/64" to 10/64" thickness is commonly used for heavier holsters and belts over 1-1/2" wide.
10 to 11 oz. weight 10/64" to 11/64" thickness is commonly used for carpenter's and linemen's belts.

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Leather Conversion Charts to assist with Leather inquiry and Questions ~ Leather Conversion Chart
Leather Thickness Conversion Chart
Ounces	Millimeters	Irons	Fractional Inches	Decimal Inches
1	0.40	75	1/64	.016
2	0.80	1.50	1/32	.031
3	1.20	2.25	3/64	.047
4	1.60	3.00	1/16	.063
5	2.00	3.75	5/64	.078
6	2.40	4.50	3/32	.094
7	2.80	5.25	7/64	.109
8	3.20	6.00	1/8	.125
9	3.60	6.75	9/64	.141
10	4.00	7.50	5/32	.156
11	4.40	8.25	11/64	.172
12	4.80	9.00	3/16	.188

LEATHER TERMS DEFINED
Not sure what type of leather are you looking for... Maybe the following charts will assist you.

Leather
Leather is the tanned or dressed skin of an animal. Possessing qualities superior to any man made material.

Chrome Tanned:
Principal Method of tanning leather with a mineral agent. Chrome tanning is achieved using one or more salts of metal chromium,
which produces a soft and flexible leather ideal for use in garments, upholstery, shoe tops etc.

Finished Leather:
Leather with all processing completed. These processes can include the application of a stamped or corrective grain,
color and a final coating of any protective finish.

Flesh Side of Leather:
Under part or back of leather that was next to the meat of flesh of the animal.

Grain Side of Leather
Epidermis or outer layer of animal skins. Also refers to the outer or hair side of the skin that has been split into 2 or more thickness'
Full Grain is leather just as it is when removed from the animal, with only the hair removed.

Ounce "weight" Of Leather
This measurement is an indication of the thickness of certain kinds of leather. An ounce is of equal value to both 1/64 inch and 0.4 mm thickness.

Suede
A finished product by sanding or running the surface of leather on an emery wheel to separate the fibers in order to produce the nap or fuzz found on Suede leather.

Vegetable Tanned Leather
Process of making leather using tanning obtained from barks, woods or other parts of trees and plants,
Most outstanding characteristics is its ability to be carved, tooled or embossed.
Leather tanned like this is used for holsters, belts, saddles, shoe soles, knife sheaths, tooled wallets, purses, etc.

Moccasin Leather
Leather Used to make moccasins incudes - Buckskin ( Deerskin or Ekskin ), Calfskin, Bullhide or Cow Suede
Our Moccasin kits contain either cow suede or deer-tanned cowhide (a cow hide leather tanned to have the characteristecs of deerskin.)

If you are looking for leather craft supplies, Custom leather work, leather carving & leather tooling supplies.
You've found it at Standing Bear's Trading Post, located in the San Fernando Valley of California
Continuing to bring you your Leather Craft Supplies and Leatherwork Supply Needs
Your Los Angeles source for Leathercraft Supplies

We are Authorized Sales Centers Tandy Leather Factory, LF Tandy, a distributor for Springfield Leather, and work with many other major leather suppliers.
You can purchase any of the leathercraft supplies, and other items you find in any of their catalogs through us.

We are authorized distributors for many different suppliers
Items listed on the website are items we can get from these suppliers and may not be stocked in our store at all times
Please call for pricing and availability