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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 2d

A touch of history meets modern elegance. This stainless steel flower design, inspired by Japanese armor, features a glowing citrine crystal from Preciosa Maxima.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 3d

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 4d

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 4d

A simple yet striking piece — stainless steel chainmaille captures a 14mm pink Rivoli-cut crystal in a clean, elegant design. ✨

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 5d

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!

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 8d

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.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 9d

The final weekend of Viking Fest begins! ⚒️ This stainless and brass Thor’s hammer necklace — complete with skulls — is made for the modern raider.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 10d

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. ⚒️

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 11d

Not all Vikings were warriors with beards — some were shield maidens. ⚔️ This Thor’s hammer necklace in 19g stainless with a Jens Pind weave is designed for them: bold, elegant, and strong.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 12d

New from the Viking Collection ⚒️ This round chain in candy cane cord weave combines stainless steel and bronze for a look that’s both powerful and intricate. Strong as a warrior, delicate as lace.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 12d

Viking Fest’s 1st week was great! —thanks to everyone who braved the wind to celebrate! This week, we’re bringing more Thor’s Hammer necklaces to the booth, including this small but mighty piece in Byzantine weave.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 15d

Going to Viking Fest this weekend? 🛡️⚔️ Map (with an arrow to my booth ✔️), stage schedule, and yes—a gratuitous Mini Cooper + trailer pic before setup. Come find Bad Tabby Designs!

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 16d

Tomorrow kicks off Viking Fest MN! ⚔️🐉 Check out stainless + brass Byzantine designs like this Thor’s hammer necklace with dragon heads. Time to unleash your inner Viking.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 17d

Today’s Viking piece: brass + stainless Jens Pind chain with dragon heads, a brass Möbius, and a Thor’s hammer featuring the Valknut ⚔️ A bold nod to Odin, wisdom, and the warrior’s path.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 18d

Minimalist Viking vibes ⚔️. One necklace has airy stainless box weave + Thor’s hammer, the other features a delicate Jens Pind weave with a smaller hammer. A subtle way to wear your heritage.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 19d

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 19d

Debuting my new Viking series! 🐺⚒️ This stainless spiral necklace ends with a wolf head + Thor’s hammer. Find it at Viking Fest Oct 4–5 & 11–12!
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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 20d

Scale mail, reimagined. This stainless steel bracelet features two rows of interleaved scales that flare outward, creating a bold and powerful look around the wrist.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 22d

All set to go at Art on the Block in Lindstrom, hosted by @gladjegallery! It looks like a sunny and pleasant day - the weather couldn’t be more cooperative!

Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 23d

Fresh debut: a “Slipper” necklace with vibrant jade + heart-shaped clasp 💚 Catch it tomorrow at Art on the Block in Lindström, MN, hosted by Glädje Gallery.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 24d

Airy yet tactile, this jeweler’s brass bracelet features a playful asymmetric weave with a non-linear flair. Fun, bold, and unique.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 25d

This compact statement necklace features a 16-gauge stainless Byzantine switchback weave shaped like a clamshell. Bold, textured, and perfect for beach lovers.

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Bad Tabby Designs @badtabbydesigns.bsky.social · 26d

Subtle earrings in mist green alloy feature a brief full Persian weave segment, finished with green fluorite. Elegant, modern, and refined.

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