Posts filed under handmade

women's day (special surprise!)

Nummynims is celebrating International Women's Day today and all those strong & amazing women out there by offering 20% off all purchases today!  

Enter code "womensday" at checkout.  Discount valid till end of day March 8, 2016 only.

Visit shop link above or www.nummynims.com to find your next cool piece to add to your collection!

 

(image by: vivien chin)

Posted on March 8, 2016 and filed under etc-, fashion, handmade.

"queen bee" long cross chain brass necklace

Reminiscent of the empress with its cascading curves and grand presence, this long brass necklace doesn't fail to be the center of attention.  Falling about mid line of the chest, sharp darting lines of the chainwork suspend its queen while contrasting the flowing symmetrical shape.  A bold statement piece that embodies the quirky with the elegant.

Available for purchase using the [SHOP] link at the top of the webpage or click on link 

 

(images by: vivien chin)

Posted on March 11, 2015 and filed under cool design stuff, fashion, handmade.

"monarch" cross chain brass necklace

Lacy, grand, and elegant with a little bit of edge.  Like a Rorschach ink blot, its symmetry in pendant design and chain work makes an intricate, bold statement as it crosses over your neck--hitting right across the collarbone.  An exciting piece to accent any outfit, both for casual or a night out

Available for purchase using the [SHOP] link at the top of the webpage or click on link HERE

 

(images by: vivien chin)

Posted on March 11, 2015 and filed under cool design stuff, etc-, handmade, fashion.

"lobstah" brass necklace

As playful as the name implies, this brass necklace is a fun and elegant play on the undersea creature.  Art deco meets mod that is a mixing of opposites--void vs. solid, symmetry vs. asymmetry, plan vs. elevation views--creating a dynamic interpretation.  Small and featherweight, but packs a punch that will have everyone looking your way. 

Available for purchase using the [SHOP] link at the top of the webpage or click on link HERE

(images by: vivien chin)

Posted on March 4, 2015 and filed under cool design stuff, fashion, handmade, etc-.

"heron"_brass & bronze metal rings

brass (on left); bronze (on right)

Brass finish

Bronze finish

The next pieces in the series--brass & bronze rings.  [BUY HERE] at my etsy shop!

Alternates to their sterling silver counterpart. Beautiful, custom, brass (on leftm, gold tones) or bronze (on right, rose gold tones) ring. Asymmetrical, fragmented design wraps around your finger & garners a unique appearance every time you wear it--with a slight rotation the piece transforms. A perfect mix of solid and open patterning.

Made to order in common US women's ring sizes. If you don't see a ring size or quantity you want, definitely please contact me and we can discuss alternates. Allow at least 10-15 days for production and shipping as each piece is custom made to order. Note: as this is a 3D printed object, there may be slight differences from product to product.

 

Posted on February 17, 2014 and filed under art & architecture, cool design stuff, fashion, handmade.

"heron"_transluscent plastic ring

The next piece in the series--3D printed translucent plastic ring.  [BUY HERE] at my etsy store.

An alternate to its sterling silver counterpart.  Beautiful, custom, translucent plastic ring. Asymmetrical, fragmented design wraps around your finger & garners a unique appearance every time you wear it--with a slight rotation the piece transforms. A perfect mix of solid and open patterning.

Made to order in common US women's ring sizes. If you don't see a ring size or quantity you want, definitely please contact me and we can discuss alternates. Allow at least 10-15 days for production and shipping as each piece is custom made to order.

(images by: vivien chin)

Posted on February 17, 2014 and filed under etc-, art & architecture, cool design stuff, handmade.

"heron"_brass metal earrings

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The next piece in the series--3D printed brass metal earrings. [BUY HERE] at my etsy store.

Beautiful, custom, 3D printed brass metal earrings. Asymmetrical, fragmented design garners a unique appearance every time you wear it. Piece can be worn on either side. A statement earring with a perfect mix of solid and open patterning that brings a modern touch to your jewelry collection. 

Earring Pendant is approximately: 2"W x 1 1/2"H 

Made to order. Please contact me with any questions. Allow as much as 10-15 days for production and shipping as each piece is custom made to order. Note: as this is a 3D printed object, there may be slight differences from product to product due to the process, but I aim to give you the best product possible and check all items for major defect prior to shipping. 

If you like this item, check out the rest of the store for rings & necklaces inspired by the same design.

 

(image by: vivien chin)

Posted on February 15, 2014 and filed under art & architecture, cool design stuff, handmade, fashion.

"heron"_colored plastic earrings

The next piece in the series--3D printed colored plastic earrings. [BUY HERE] at my etsy store.

Beautiful, custom, 3D printed plastic earrings. Asymmetrical, fragmented design garners a unique appearance every time you wear it. Piece can be worn on either side. A statement earring with a perfect mix of solid and open patterning that brings a modern touch to your jewelry collection. 

Earring Pendant is approximately: 2"W x 1 1/2"H 

Color options: red, white, blue, & black with silver hardware

Made to order. Please contact me with any questions. Allow as much as 10-15 days for production and shipping as each piece is custom made to order. Note: as this is a 3D printed object, there may be slight differences from product to product due to the process, but I aim to give you the best product possible and check all items for major defect prior to shipping. 

If you like this item, check out the rest of the store for rings & necklaces inspired by the same design.

 

(images by: vivien chin)

Posted on February 15, 2014 and filed under art & architecture, cool design stuff, handmade, fashion.

"heron"_long brass metal necklace

The next piece in the series--3D printed brass metal long necklace. [BUY HERE] at my etsy store.

Beautiful, custom, 3D printed long necklace with small brass metal pendant. Asymmetrical, fragmented design garners a unique appearance every time you wear it--with a flip the piece transforms. Piece can be worn on either side. A statement necklace with a perfect mix of solid and open patterning that brings a modern touch to your jewelry collection.

Pendant is approximately: 2"W x 1 1/2"H 

Chain options: 
_24" or 30" chain in antique brass with twisted bar design 

Made to order. Please contact me with any questions. Allow as much as 10-15 days for production and shipping as each piece is custom made to order. Note: as this is a 3D printed object, there may be slight differences from product to product due to the process, but I aim to give you the best product possible and check all items for major defect prior to shipping. 

If you like this item, check out the rest of the store for rings & necklaces inspired by the same design.

 

(images by: vivien chin)

Posted on February 15, 2014 and filed under handmade, fashion, art & architecture.

"heron"_sterling silver ring

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New addition to the nummynims shop! My first ring design. [BUY HERE]

Beautiful, custom, polished sterling silver ring. Asymmetrical, fragmented design wraps around your finger & garners a unique appearance every time you wear it--with a slight rotation the piece transforms. A perfect mix of solid and open patterning. 

Made to order in common US women's ring sizes. If you don't see a ring size or quantity you want, definitely please contact me and we can discuss alternates. Allow at least 10-15 days for production and shipping as each piece is custom made to order.

 

(images by: vivien chin)

Posted on January 22, 2014 and filed under fashion, cool design stuff, handmade.

1000+ cranes of light

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Just submitted a proposal for the Nuit Blanche 2012 Bring to Light Festival along the Brooklyn Waterfront with Artist/Architect Raylene Gorum and Lighting Designer Paul Hudson.  The above images are some of the items from the submission as well as partial full scale mock up with colored to study the light and reflective qualities of each deconstructed "crane" on itself and architectural space.  The site we chose was an old rope factory in Greenpoint Brooklyn.  Wish us luck in winning a final spot in the Festival!  Here is a description of our installation:

"1000+ Cranes of Light" Proposal for Nuit Blanche 2012 Bring to Light festival of illuminated installations on the Brooklyn waterfront by Raylene Gorum, Vivien Chin + Paul Hudson
We are proposing an installation for the breezeway at 67 West Street that uses physical materials and form to articulate the light and highlight the unique architectural properties of this specific site.  This installation will take the general form of a flock of shiny origami cranes suspended on fishing wire rising up from the ground floor of the alleyway through the 4 story balconies above.  They will be made out of highly reflective mylar which will be bathed in colored light and animate the alley in shimmering watery reflections.  The effect will be that of a wall of light shattered into dynamic prisms.  The details will reveal what those in theatrical lighting refer to as a "revelation of form".

The "flock" starts at the ground level with the first steps of the origami fold.  The pieces/birds increase in complexity as the flock rises through the four balconies above until it finally takes its finished bird form.  The resulting three-dimensional "fabric" is composed of permuations of this modular bird base and weaves through the balcony side of the breezeway.  It's an homage to both the poetry of flight and the process of construction/deconstuction.

Contrast is key here - these cranes will act as beacons of colorful flittering light in an otherwise compressed and low-lit space.  The piece itself is at once massive (22' wide and over 60' high) and massless (being made of feather weight materials and defying gravity).  We also understand that many of the other installations will be large streetside projections and offer this as a delicately constructed analog counterpoint to be discovered in the intimate setting of this unique industrial breezeway.
(images by vivien chin, raylene gorum, & paul hudson)

Posted on July 24, 2012 and filed under art & architecture, cool design stuff, handmade.

oana's art shop

I'm so excited to help promote my very good friend, Oana Barac-Matei's new online art shop launch.  She is a very talented artist and architect as well as a Cal Poly SLO alum (that's how we met!).  Her mixed media collage pieces are absolutely lovely and unique.  10% of the profits are donated to a group of 8 organizations that help better and enrich the lives of other less fortunate.  As an artist/architect myself, I know how important it is to have art in your life and how much it enriches your everyday interaction with the world.  This is a great way to have art not only beautify your life, but the lives of others as well.  Show your support and love of art by visiting her art shop at: www.oanasartshop.com.  She's constantly adding new pieces so check back everyday.
Also as a special promotion,  for the month of March readers and supporters of my blog will receive a 25% discount off your purchases.  Just enter the code "nummynims25" at the shop checkout.  Offer ends March 31, 2012.
Here is some background info from the artist:
Art:
Oana's Art Shop is a collection of one of a kind handmade collage art based on or using Oana's illustrations. Pieces are colorful and whimsical and among other things, inspired by textiles and Oana's architecture background. All are unique and arrive framed in a choice of black or white frames. Current sizes are 8x10 and 11x14. They look great alone or can be displayed in a collection. In addition, 10% of profits are donated to one of 8 organizations that give others a chance to live a better life.
Artist:
Art has long been a part of Oana's life, both as creator and in experiencing other's works. She got her first break at age six upon getting second place in her first coloring contest. Oana graduated with a degree in Architecture, her favorite classes always integrated art, especially collage.  While working in the architecture industry in San Francisco, Oana realized how valuable art was to her. Oana began showing her City sketches publicly and continued collaging for herself, integrating more of it into her work.  She’s happy to introduce Oana’s Art Shop, a combination of her collage and illustrations. Oana hopes the daily joy she gets in creating her art is passed on to you through her work.
(images by: oana barac-matei)
Posted on March 14, 2012 and filed under art & architecture, handmade.

mini project: sunburst alpaca wool hat

Just completed crocheting this new oh-s0-soft hat made of tan baby alpaca wool.  I love the sunburst ribbing pattern.  It's light enough that you would wear it in winter or spring.  Made with love as a bday gift for a good friend to give.

Currently also available at the nummynims ETSY store.   If you love it as much as I do,  check it out.

 

(images by: vivien chin)

 

Posted on February 16, 2012 and filed under fashion, handmade.

mini project: braided headband

Just finished knitting this chunky braided headband.  It was an experiment in doing a cable knit which is new for me.  I'm not always in a beanie mood.  So this is a nice alternative.  Keeps the ears and head warm on chilly days.  Used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick.

Also available at my ETSY store if you like it!  Check it out HERE.

 

(images by: vivien chin)

Posted on January 30, 2012 and filed under fashion, handmade.

sold!!!

20120130-140700.jpg Sold my first item on ETSY! Thanks Melissa for the support. The elves are work on it. Hope you love your hat (+ ring bonus)!

Posted on January 30, 2012 and filed under handmade.