Bad Tabby Designs
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Bad Tabby Designs is bold contemporary chainmail jewelry. Every piece is made by hand using traditional weaves, but tailored for everyday wear. My goal is to challenge the perception of chainmail and bring it into the modern world, one piece at a time.
Posting this one again because it’s still my booth’s biggest showpiece. And honestly, I’m excited for the day it sells—because then I get to design the next centerpiece. Can’t wait to see what that becomes.#Chainmail #Jewelry #BadTabbyDesigns
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Posting this one again because it’s still my booth’s biggest showpiece. And honestly, I’m excited for the day it sells—because then I get to design the next centerpiece. Can’t wait to see what that becomes.#Chainmail #Jewelry #BadTabbyDesigns
The next event for Bad Tabby Designs is at the newly renovated Hollywood Theatre in NE Minneapolis!
Sunday Nov 4, 2025, 12-4pm.
2815 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis.
Sunday Nov 4, 2025, 12-4pm.
2815 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis.
November 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
The next event for Bad Tabby Designs is at the newly renovated Hollywood Theatre in NE Minneapolis!
Sunday Nov 4, 2025, 12-4pm.
2815 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis.
Sunday Nov 4, 2025, 12-4pm.
2815 Johnson St. NE, Minneapolis.
Workshop Wednesday update! I built a new bracelet display board for my booth — complete with guitar amp tolex for texture, edge molding, and stain. It made its debut this weekend and worked perfectly!
#BadTabbyDesigns #WorkshopWednesday #MakerLife #ArtFairSetup #Handcrafted
#BadTabbyDesigns #WorkshopWednesday #MakerLife #ArtFairSetup #Handcrafted
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Workshop Wednesday update! I built a new bracelet display board for my booth — complete with guitar amp tolex for texture, edge molding, and stain. It made its debut this weekend and worked perfectly!
#BadTabbyDesigns #WorkshopWednesday #MakerLife #ArtFairSetup #Handcrafted
#BadTabbyDesigns #WorkshopWednesday #MakerLife #ArtFairSetup #Handcrafted
Life’s too short for subtle jewelry. This statement collar blends European 4-in-1 and folded Persephone weaves for a look that’s both powerful and graceful. #Chainmail #WearableArt #BadTabbyDesigns
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Life’s too short for subtle jewelry. This statement collar blends European 4-in-1 and folded Persephone weaves for a look that’s both powerful and graceful. #Chainmail #WearableArt #BadTabbyDesigns
For fans of bold, chunky style — this stainless steel necklace combines large rings with smaller woven clusters for a clean yet striking design. Strong. Streamlined. Unique.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #BoldJewelry #WearableArt #ModernMaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #BoldJewelry #WearableArt #ModernMaille
November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
For fans of bold, chunky style — this stainless steel necklace combines large rings with smaller woven clusters for a clean yet striking design. Strong. Streamlined. Unique.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #BoldJewelry #WearableArt #ModernMaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #BoldJewelry #WearableArt #ModernMaille
Saturday is here! Today is a big shopping day here at the MPLS Gift and Art Expo!
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Saturday is here! Today is a big shopping day here at the MPLS Gift and Art Expo!
The MPLS Gift & Art Expo starts now! We are in Hall A in the Minneapolis Convention Center!
The event 12-7pm today (Friday), 10-6 on Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday!
The event 12-7pm today (Friday), 10-6 on Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday!
November 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The MPLS Gift & Art Expo starts now! We are in Hall A in the Minneapolis Convention Center!
The event 12-7pm today (Friday), 10-6 on Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday!
The event 12-7pm today (Friday), 10-6 on Saturday and 11-5 on Sunday!
Next up for Bad Tabby Designs: a full month of shows featuring our handcrafted chainmail jewelry!
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #WearableArt #Handcrafted #ShopLocal #ArtisanJewelry
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #WearableArt #Handcrafted #ShopLocal #ArtisanJewelry
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Next up for Bad Tabby Designs: a full month of shows featuring our handcrafted chainmail jewelry!
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #WearableArt #Handcrafted #ShopLocal #ArtisanJewelry
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #WearableArt #Handcrafted #ShopLocal #ArtisanJewelry
Sometimes, simple really is best. This stainless steel slider necklace features a clean 2x2 progressive design over a curb chain — subtle, modern, and timeless.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #MinimalistJewelry #WearableArt
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #MinimalistJewelry #WearableArt
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Sometimes, simple really is best. This stainless steel slider necklace features a clean 2x2 progressive design over a curb chain — subtle, modern, and timeless.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #MinimalistJewelry #WearableArt
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #MinimalistJewelry #WearableArt
Workshop Wednesday in the Bad Tabby studio! Part of updating my booth display means designing new stands for my jewelry — today’s project was a custom wood riser for my earring spinners. Cut, sanded, glued, stained, and sealed — now ready for the next art fair!
November 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Workshop Wednesday in the Bad Tabby studio! Part of updating my booth display means designing new stands for my jewelry — today’s project was a custom wood riser for my earring spinners. Cut, sanded, glued, stained, and sealed — now ready for the next art fair!
Behind the scenes at Bad Tabby Designs: even artists need to get their hands dirty! I modified my trailer with a new aluminum edge protector, yard wheel, and hand-forged tarp shackles. Creativity doesn’t stop at the jewelry bench!
November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Behind the scenes at Bad Tabby Designs: even artists need to get their hands dirty! I modified my trailer with a new aluminum edge protector, yard wheel, and hand-forged tarp shackles. Creativity doesn’t stop at the jewelry bench!
Bad Tabby Designs is debuting a new look this season! Elevated tables, an off-white palette, and the same mission: to turn historic chainmail craftsmanship into modern, wearable art.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #WearableArt #ModernCraft #ArtisanJewelry
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #WearableArt #ModernCraft #ArtisanJewelry
October 31, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Bad Tabby Designs is debuting a new look this season! Elevated tables, an off-white palette, and the same mission: to turn historic chainmail craftsmanship into modern, wearable art.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #WearableArt #ModernCraft #ArtisanJewelry
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmail #Handcrafted #WearableArt #ModernCraft #ArtisanJewelry
Workshop experiments are the best part of what I do. 🔥 I heat-treated a stainless barrel weave necklace with a butane torch, giving it a wild rainbow finish that shifts in the light. Subtle. Shiny. Awesome.
#Chainmaille #Handmade #StainlessSteel #HeatTreated #JewelryDesign #BadTabbyDesigns
#Chainmaille #Handmade #StainlessSteel #HeatTreated #JewelryDesign #BadTabbyDesigns
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Workshop experiments are the best part of what I do. 🔥 I heat-treated a stainless barrel weave necklace with a butane torch, giving it a wild rainbow finish that shifts in the light. Subtle. Shiny. Awesome.
#Chainmaille #Handmade #StainlessSteel #HeatTreated #JewelryDesign #BadTabbyDesigns
#Chainmaille #Handmade #StainlessSteel #HeatTreated #JewelryDesign #BadTabbyDesigns
My 4th take on a design that never gets old. 4 unique chainmail weaves come together around a Romanov unit centered with amethyst. Complex, balanced, and flattering — it’s one of my all-time favorite chokers to make.
#Chainmaille #JewelryDesign #Amethyst #Handcrafted #ModernArmor #BadTabbyDesigns
#Chainmaille #JewelryDesign #Amethyst #Handcrafted #ModernArmor #BadTabbyDesigns
October 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My 4th take on a design that never gets old. 4 unique chainmail weaves come together around a Romanov unit centered with amethyst. Complex, balanced, and flattering — it’s one of my all-time favorite chokers to make.
#Chainmaille #JewelryDesign #Amethyst #Handcrafted #ModernArmor #BadTabbyDesigns
#Chainmaille #JewelryDesign #Amethyst #Handcrafted #ModernArmor #BadTabbyDesigns
Bold stainless steel meets deep amethyst in this commanding necklace. The center sphere and drop detail ensure this piece dominates any room it walks into.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Amethyst #Handcrafted #StatementJewelry #BoldDesign
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Amethyst #Handcrafted #StatementJewelry #BoldDesign
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Bold stainless steel meets deep amethyst in this commanding necklace. The center sphere and drop detail ensure this piece dominates any room it walks into.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Amethyst #Handcrafted #StatementJewelry #BoldDesign
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Amethyst #Handcrafted #StatementJewelry #BoldDesign
Inspired by dragon scale, this bold stainless weave has incredible depth and texture—an eye-catching statement that needs no embellishment.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Handcrafted #BoldDesign #ArtJewelry
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Handcrafted #BoldDesign #ArtJewelry
October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Inspired by dragon scale, this bold stainless weave has incredible depth and texture—an eye-catching statement that needs no embellishment.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Handcrafted #BoldDesign #ArtJewelry
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Handcrafted #BoldDesign #ArtJewelry
A modern take on the Japanese 12-in-2 weave—this pendant pairs a warm citrine crystal with stainless steel water droplets for a design that’s both simple and elegant.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Citrine #ArtisanJewelry #Handcrafted
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Citrine #ArtisanJewelry #Handcrafted
October 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A modern take on the Japanese 12-in-2 weave—this pendant pairs a warm citrine crystal with stainless steel water droplets for a design that’s both simple and elegant.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Citrine #ArtisanJewelry #Handcrafted
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Citrine #ArtisanJewelry #Handcrafted
Copper at its finest. This handcrafted barrel weave bracelet features multi-directional rings that show off copper’s warm, brilliant character in a modern, textured design.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #CopperJewelry #ArtisanDesign #Handcrafted
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #CopperJewelry #ArtisanDesign #Handcrafted
October 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Copper at its finest. This handcrafted barrel weave bracelet features multi-directional rings that show off copper’s warm, brilliant character in a modern, textured design.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #CopperJewelry #ArtisanDesign #Handcrafted
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #CopperJewelry #ArtisanDesign #Handcrafted
A touch of history meets modern elegance. This stainless steel flower design, inspired by Japanese armor, features a glowing citrine crystal from Preciosa Maxima.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #ArtisanJewelry #Citrine #PreciosaMaxima #JapaneseWeave
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #ArtisanJewelry #Citrine #PreciosaMaxima #JapaneseWeave
October 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A touch of history meets modern elegance. This stainless steel flower design, inspired by Japanese armor, features a glowing citrine crystal from Preciosa Maxima.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #ArtisanJewelry #Citrine #PreciosaMaxima #JapaneseWeave
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #ArtisanJewelry #Citrine #PreciosaMaxima #JapaneseWeave
The Winding River bracelet returns — this time in stainless steel. 🌊 A Japanese 12-in-2 inspired weave that flows with subtle movement and modern edge.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Handcrafted #ArtisanJewelry #WindingRiver
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Handcrafted #ArtisanJewelry #WindingRiver
October 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Winding River bracelet returns — this time in stainless steel. 🌊 A Japanese 12-in-2 inspired weave that flows with subtle movement and modern edge.
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Handcrafted #ArtisanJewelry #WindingRiver
#BadTabbyDesigns #Chainmaille #Handcrafted #ArtisanJewelry #WindingRiver
A simple yet striking piece — stainless steel chainmaille captures a 14mm pink Rivoli-cut crystal in a clean, elegant design. ✨
#BadTabbyDesigns #ChainmailleJewelry #Handcrafted #CrystalNecklace #ArtisanMade
#BadTabbyDesigns #ChainmailleJewelry #Handcrafted #CrystalNecklace #ArtisanMade
October 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A simple yet striking piece — stainless steel chainmaille captures a 14mm pink Rivoli-cut crystal in a clean, elegant design. ✨
#BadTabbyDesigns #ChainmailleJewelry #Handcrafted #CrystalNecklace #ArtisanMade
#BadTabbyDesigns #ChainmailleJewelry #Handcrafted #CrystalNecklace #ArtisanMade
What a weekend at Viking Fest! ⚔️ New belts, fierce battles, gorgeous horses, and great people. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by Bad Tabby Designs — already looking forward to next year!
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingFest #VikingJewelry #ModernViking #Chainmaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingFest #VikingJewelry #ModernViking #Chainmaille
October 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
What a weekend at Viking Fest! ⚔️ New belts, fierce battles, gorgeous horses, and great people. Huge thanks to everyone who stopped by Bad Tabby Designs — already looking forward to next year!
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingFest #VikingJewelry #ModernViking #Chainmaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingFest #VikingJewelry #ModernViking #Chainmaille
Viking Fest’s final weekend is here! ⚔️ Find Bad Tabby Designs by the combat arenas and the Viking longship — with handcrafted chainmail jewelry for every modern Viking.
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingFest #VikingJewelry #ModernViking #Chainmaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingFest #VikingJewelry #ModernViking #Chainmaille
October 10, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Viking Fest’s final weekend is here! ⚔️ Find Bad Tabby Designs by the combat arenas and the Viking longship — with handcrafted chainmail jewelry for every modern Viking.
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingFest #VikingJewelry #ModernViking #Chainmaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingFest #VikingJewelry #ModernViking #Chainmaille
The final weekend of Viking Fest begins! ⚒️ This stainless and brass Thor’s hammer necklace — complete with skulls — is made for the modern raider.
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingJewelry #ThorHammer #ModernViking #Chainmaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingJewelry #ThorHammer #ModernViking #Chainmaille
October 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The final weekend of Viking Fest begins! ⚒️ This stainless and brass Thor’s hammer necklace — complete with skulls — is made for the modern raider.
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingJewelry #ThorHammer #ModernViking #Chainmaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingJewelry #ThorHammer #ModernViking #Chainmaille
This robust Thor’s hammer necklace blends brass and stainless in barrel and Celtic knot weaves. The two-tone hammer bears the Valknut — symbol of Odin and the warrior’s journey. ⚒️
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingJewelry #ThorHammer #Valknut #Chainmaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingJewelry #ThorHammer #Valknut #Chainmaille
October 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This robust Thor’s hammer necklace blends brass and stainless in barrel and Celtic knot weaves. The two-tone hammer bears the Valknut — symbol of Odin and the warrior’s journey. ⚒️
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingJewelry #ThorHammer #Valknut #Chainmaille
#BadTabbyDesigns #VikingJewelry #ThorHammer #Valknut #Chainmaille