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Chad Barela

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@chadbarela
Preserving Tradition. Maker of American Heritage Goods. Christ Supremacist. Founder of @thecommontradingpost
  • Following 1.5K
  • Followers 10.3K
  • Engagement 1.87%
  • Avg comments 12

About Chad Barela

Chad Barela (@chadbarela) is an Artist creator on Instagram. The account has 10,320 followers and 1,196 published posts. Recent posts average 139 likes and 12 comments, an engagement rate of 1.87%.

With 10.3K followers, Chad Barela is a micro creator by the common 10,000 to 100,000 definition. Chad Barela follows 1,536 accounts, so the audience is roughly 6.7 times the size of the list followed. Chad Barela is set up as an Instagram business account. Flinque files Chad Barela under a single category, Artist.

The Instagram bio for Chad Barela runs to 12 words across 2 lines. The bio mentions @thecommontradingpost. The latest activity Flinque has on record for Chad Barela dates from April 2026.

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1,196 Posts

Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Chad Barela, 8 are videos and 2 are carousels. That mix leans toward videos. Chad Barela has built a substantial archive of 1,196 posts. Against the audience, that is roughly 8.6 followers for each post published. Chad Barela also keeps 1 story highlight on the profile. 9 of those 10 carry captions, averaging 84 words each. The captions are written mainly in English. Words that recur across them include work, been, still, first and piece. The captions tag #makingmuchwithlittle, #preservingtradition and #workshop.

A few moments from last night’s Psalm sing. I was encouraged to see a bunch of dads, sons, businessmen, and politicians gather together to sing songs to our Lord in a public setting—joyfully and with boldness.

Living in Tennessee and being surrounded by other faithful believers in Christ has been such a gift to my soul. It’s honestly hard to believe this still exists in the modern world. Every day I’m grateful for this place and feel a deepened sense of duty to preserve it. It’s not an accident that kids and moms can walk freely without feeling threatened—a stark contrast to New Mexico. It’s a testament to the faithful Christians who have sown into it for generations, not something to take for granted. May the Lord continue His work. Christ is king 👑
(Introducing) Custom Icon Necklaces

For the first time, our foundational chains and silver icons are available as individual components. This modular approach allows you to move beyond the standard necklace and assemble a collection that becomes your own signature piece. This release includes all-new arrivals alongside the definitive staples we’ve been making since the beginning.

We’ve included three classic chain options—the curb, the ball, and the cable—offering a range of options for your assembly.

Among the new pendants are some mixed metal options providing a different range of color contrasts.

All now available at (link in bio)
(Limited Made-to-order) Kingman Souvenir Ring + 2 bonus Heritage Cuffs

Inspired by the souls of vintage Harvey-era jewelry, each piece features a hand-selected Turquoise stone set in a heavy, stamped sterling silver signet. A tribute to the ‘souvenir’ jewelry of the 1930’s
White Buffalo Temple Rings (Only 7 made)

This is a design we’ve been making since the beginning. Quality White Buffalo has been increasingly difficult to source, making this classic available only as the materials allow.

Also, if you want to see how I make these rings, from first cut to final polish, I filmed a video for your pleasure. You can view it on using the link in my bio. ❤️
After moving into our three bedroom rental, I had to get creative with where I’d set up shop. I initially put my computer desk in my daughter’s bedroom and my workshop in the shed, but after an ice storm, I realized the shed wasn’t going to cut it, being that it lacks insulation. After some thought, I put together a plan to combine all of my work related stuff into one space, the garage. It’s in decent shape but the garage door will still need to be insulated to create a more stable work environment. After moving everything out, I began to work on some walls that will serve multiple functions. It’s more than a backdrop for a camera, though it is that. It’s a sanctuary for the work.

#MakingMuchWithLittle
Still getting into the swing of things out here and wanted to share a little update. This is the first video in a series that is a visual roadmap of our journey toward reclaiming a traditional life. From the jeweler’s bench to our five acres in Tennessee, we’re documenting the work of building a rightly ordered home and recovering the substance of the faith of our fathers. You can see the full version on our YouTube (link in bio)

#makingmuchwithlittle
“May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us— yes, establish the work of our hands.” - Psalm 90:17

#preservingtradition
There is a special kind of magic that happens when you melt down old silver and pour it into a piece of volcanic ash. This is Tufa Casting and few still do it today. It adds another layer of value to each piece as it literally has the fingerprints of the Southwest on its surfaces. We don’t take those textures off, they’re a part of the story.
We have officially moved across the country 🚚

For my first post of the new year, I figured I’d share my new but temporary workspace where all of my silversmithing will take place.

Also, let me know what you think about this style of content. We recently purchased some land and plan to build a home and workshop in the months/years to come. I’ve been wanting to document this process as well as many other musings I get up to (including silversmithing) in a more cinematic/documentary form. If anything in specific connects with you all, I’d love to hear it.

#workshop

Chad Barela's engagement

Chad Barela's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.87%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 53 followers. An average post collects 139 likes and 12 comments, close to 12 likes for each comment.

Engagement rate

1.87%

Avg likes
139
Avg comments
12
Interactions : followers
1 : 53

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Who is Chad Barela?

Chad Barela (@chadbarela) is an Artist creator on Instagram. Chad Barela is set up as an Instagram business account. The Instagram bio for Chad Barela runs to 12 words across 2 lines.

How many followers does Chad Barela have?

Chad Barela has 10,320 followers on Instagram (10.3K). Chad Barela follows 1,536 accounts, so the audience is roughly 6.7 times the size of the list followed. Chad Barela has built a substantial archive of 1,196 posts.

What is Chad Barela's engagement rate?

Chad Barela's engagement rate on Instagram is 1.87%, between 1% and 3%, or 1 to 3 likes and comments per 100 followers. On a typical post that comes to about 1 like or comment for every 53 followers. An average post collects 139 likes and 12 comments, close to 12 likes for each comment.

What does Chad Barela post about on Instagram?

Flinque files Chad Barela under a single category, Artist. Of the 10 most recent posts shown for Chad Barela, 8 are videos and 2 are carousels. The 9 recent Instagram captions Flinque holds for Chad Barela repeatedly use the words work, been, still, first and piece. Chad Barela's captions carry hashtags such as #makingmuchwithlittle, #preservingtradition and #workshop. Chad Barela writes those captions mainly in English. Chad Barela keeps 1 story highlight, which open with a free Flinque account.

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Chad Barela's contact details are not published on Flinque's public profile. The Instagram bio links to 4 external sites, and a free Flinque account opens those links. The account is registered as an Instagram business account. Brands with a free Flinque account can shortlist Chad Barela and use Flinque's outreach tools wherever a contact route is on file.

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