Hapless Handmade

04/02/2024

New jewelry in the shop on the first of the month as always. I’m late to tell Facebook but several pieces are still available on my website!

03/01/2024

Now available! New jewelry for March in the theme ‘twist’ with 14 fun designs. Find them on my website!

02/01/2024

It’s the first of the month, you know what that means! My first “normal” chainmaille jewelry drop in a while, the fourth annual Valentine jewelry collection, just went live. Shop playful pieces in pink, red, and purple now on my website!

01/15/2024

First collection of 2024: the gothic earring collection is now available in my shop

01/14/2024

Over my winter break, I took some time to give my website a facelift. All of my core styles now have new, much more beautiful images - plus there’s a new addition to the family!

Tomorrow I’ll be launching the Bubble Necklace (first image) in both brass and steel along with the gothic earring collection, 5 pairs of earrings inspired by gothic architecture. This isn’t a chainmaille collection, they are all made with metalsmithing techniques that I learned or refreshed in classes in 2023.

Join my email list to be notified when the collection drops, or set an alarm for 11am central time. See you in my digital shop!

12/26/2023

The end of the year is looming, which means I’ll have to count my inventory soon! Help me count less stuff by using code “countless” at checkout, it’ll get you 20% off ooak pieces (excluding body chains and the clearance section)

12/14/2023

I’m doing a popup at The Collective this Saturday, come say hi!

POPUPS THIS WEEKEND ⚡️
We’ve got some special guests joining us in the shop this weekend that I’m sooo excited about!!!!

SATURDAY | 10-4 (shop open 9-5)
is a local alternative jewelry brand by multidisciplinary artist Zoe Hermsen. Primarily chainmaille, Hapless subverts its feminine aesthetic with a medium made for battle. Basic chain necklaces, one-off statement pieces, and even body harnesses can all be found in the line. Made with durable materials like stainless steel and brass, these pieces will protect and decorate you for years to come!
PSA - Zoe is the incredible maker of the chainmaille keychain I wear daily for those who were wondering ⚡️⚡️⚡️

SUNDAY | 11-3 (shop open 10-4)
, Artist Shila Love was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa where her love for Art was sparked by her High School Art teacher. Art class was always the place to escape and provided an outlet to work through those tough high school years. After High School Shila remained interested in Art but more through exploring Art Therapy and how Art doesn’t only connect one with self but also can explain so much about someone that can’t express themselves. Shila is still intrigued by the connection Art can create in individuals and communities. She is the Mother of two Beautiful girls and her family continues to inspire her work.

Come through and support these incredible humans and their beautiful handmade works!!!

12/01/2023

This morning, I released 6 new one of a kind necklaces in collaboration with Atlas in Iowa City, a small jewelry brand that creates earrings and suncatchers with butterfly wings preserved in resin. A couple of these have sold already but check out what’s available on my website!

11/01/2023

The latest one of a kind jewelry collection just went live in my shop! Find all the fringey goodness here: zoe-hermsen.com/product-category/latest-drop