Jen Pape Designs

Jen Pape Designs Jen Pape is a Washington, DC Based Artist focusing on powder coated steel and lost wax casting.

Throwback and sentiments to December 8ths of years past!I got this photo highlight today from 3 years ago and my time ge...
12/08/2025

Throwback and sentiments to December 8ths of years past!

I got this photo highlight today from 3 years ago and my time getting to show in LONDON!! I look back and smile at my lil Babe of an Artist self. So new! I saw everything thru lavender lenses! It was a treat to explore the city and meet so many incredible artists with and to have my work shown in a window space in Piccadilly Circus! I was SO PROUD of this collection!! Lots of beautiful bespoke pieces including a whole series of rings ~ my favorite of which was stolen and still that didn't detract from all this time gifted me! Heck I was flattered someone loved the ring as much as I did!

I've been looking back on my career thus far - the next image is from 2023 at prepping for an Art & Things and then one from today of me sitting here in The Hovel about to go make some orders.

I'm over 3.5 years in doing this full time! Can you believe it? I'm so happy with all I've gotten to experience and I'm also ready to return to nourishing my roots. When I went to London, I was so immersed in preparation - delighting in the dance of expression and pushing myself creatively! Just look at that necklace stack πŸ‘€πŸ‘€ I was living and breathing all things creative and I felt so alive and empowered! Everything was so fresh.

You all have been so receptive to my work, I welcomed the demand and pushed myself into production. And over the past couple years - pushed myself into deep burn out. I stopped watering my creative jewelry play time! I was on repeat mode and stopped gifting myself the same time to make new and weird things! (Something we talked about in today's Monday Meet Up)

This year, I feel I've been slow quitting this production work. And I'm ready to welcome back that dive into the unknown. Lots of changes are in the works and I'm excited to continue to share them with you all!!

Hehe and in the meantime... I'm gonna keep sharing some of these throwbacks that have been popping up πŸ₯° And if you can relate & wanna share your experience of navigating... would love to hear πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ

Ok! So much Love Abound πŸ’•

Can I even begin to gush on how much I love ??So so soooo excited to see so many creative homies and fun time folks tomo...
11/22/2025

Can I even begin to gush on how much I love ??

So so soooo excited to see so many creative homies and fun time folks tomorrow!!! I just scooped a bunch of back stock from shops so gonna be doing a blow out sale on my remaining pieces!

Come thru and snag some goodies for yourself or for someone you think is rad πŸ˜˜πŸ’•πŸ’œ

My work is far from void of color - but this cover photo just fits the vibe, yah know? ✨This *follow my whimsy* pair are...
11/08/2025

My work is far from void of color - but this cover photo just fits the vibe, yah know? ✨

This *follow my whimsy* pair are twice coated - first white, sanded down around the edges to reveal the steel and then with a beautiful matte coating ~ def gonna do more of this technique!!

Come find me to snag these one-of's along with an array of dopamine inducing, polyester powder coated steel jewelry in abstract and iconographic forms ✨ As promised to myself... I'm doing fewer markets this year and so you know the ones I'm doing are all ones I'm super duper stoned to be joining in on!!! **might sneak in a couple extra as well πŸ˜‡

Today kicks off with x Half & Half and I couldn't be more excited for the 44 creatives joining us!!! I coordinate this market with and it's been beyond a delight and ever a fun time ~ come say hello and do a little dance with me!

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My beloved jewelry bench turned 6 last week!!! Happy Birthday Babe πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•From its humble beginnings  back in Fall 2019 (whe...
09/24/2025

My beloved jewelry bench turned 6 last week!!! Happy Birthday Babe πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

From its humble beginnings back in Fall 2019 (when I was still working as the desk manager of and just beginning classes ) to a move into The Hovel and many a tattoo and indeed many a piercings later... love this steady support for my creative endeavors.

And love to smile at how I've evolved too along the way! πŸ₯°πŸ’•πŸ’œ

What's your design archetype?-the Alchemist-the Connector-the Observer-the Poet-the StorytellerCome Join us at THE LINE ...
09/18/2025

What's your design archetype?

-the Alchemist
-the Connector
-the Observer
-the Poet
-the Storyteller

Come Join us at THE LINE DC (1770 Euclid St NW) TONIGHT! Thursday, September 18th from 6-8:30 pm to explore yours!
-Take the Design Archetype quiz to discover your individual archetype
-Visit who teamed up with Jean-Michel, Humbert, founder of sustainable architecture studio Plan H for a live screen printing collaboration of bookmarks of the design archetypes for you to print and take with you!

Found and CEO will moderate a short conversation with four entrepreneurs where they dig into their creative processes and offer tangible words of wisdom to the audience. Each entrepreneur will then lead a hands on immersive activation!

-Eileen Lee, AURA AURA
-Jean-Michel Humbert, Plan H
-Karissa "Kika" Ruano .co
-Veronica Rogers

Vendors:
-Zero-proof tastings
-Tarot reading
-Unique earrings
-Upcycled wearabes + unique wares
-Handmade jewelry by mwah!

PLUS:
-Vinyl-only DC sets by
-Craft beer from
-Light bites + vino from

So so looking forward to this and most especially the dialogue to unfold πŸ’•πŸ’œβœ¨

Story (slash this post right here...) Sale will be up on my website thru this Friday!My remaining earring stock is all 2...
07/07/2025

Story (slash this post right here...) Sale will be up on my website thru this Friday!

My remaining earring stock is all 25-50% off and you can also snag a chain before price increase this fall. DM me if you have any requests or would like to add some charms in!

And then... break time to go replenish with the ocean πŸ’•βœ¨

Our next New Moon Group is upon us!This Monday June 23 from 6:30-8 pm EST, we'll gather on Zoom to discuss the energies ...
06/22/2025

Our next New Moon Group is upon us!

This Monday June 23 from 6:30-8 pm EST, we'll gather on Zoom to discuss the energies of Cancer ♋️ and set our intentions for the upcoming season. I'll share the story of Hercules' 4th Labor: The Capture of the Doe or Hind. It's a seemingly simple task on the outside, yet calls upon Hercules' inner world wisdom and power of choice.

Feels oddly fitting with all this crazy heat calling us inside! Also bonus: I just got brought these beautiful Lillies into the studio as idk... just felt right to have some flowers!

Look forward to gathering and touching in with each of you πŸ’•βœ¨

If you aren't already on the list - DM me your email and I'll send you the zoom link as well as a PDF of the Journey with the Moon Journal πŸ’œ

RESCHEDULED! Yay!!! Come thru this Wednesday at Eddy & The Arcade for some fun time creating!Uninspired by corporate pri...
06/09/2025

RESCHEDULED! Yay!!! Come thru this Wednesday at Eddy & The Arcade for some fun time creating!

Uninspired by corporate pride merch? Come spend your dollars investing back in the community and getting some customized goodies from local artists! This Wednesday June 11 from 6-9 pm at Eddy & The Arcade in Edgewood, DC.

At Eddy: x are hosting a harness, chain, and charm bar where you can take your time to create the charm necklace of your daydreams or step it up a notch and customize a harness! Unlike at pop ups, we'll have the full rolls of stainless steel chain out plus the BIG cutters!

Down the hall at The Arcade: will be doing some rainbow screen printing to help fundraise for ***rascraftclub πŸ’• BYO shirt or sweatshirt or snag a fresh shirt or tote from us!

We'll also have a little table set up and some projects for those of you who'd like to come craft some.

PLEASE NOTE: after Wednesday, I'm going to be increasing my chain bar prices due to rising costs with tariffs... I stocked up as best as I could before the tariffs went into place, but am now due for some restocking. So that's that!

Happy Day! πŸ’•πŸ’œβœ¨

Uninspired by corporate pride merch? Come spend your dollars investing back in the community and getting some customized...
06/03/2025

Uninspired by corporate pride merch? Come spend your dollars investing back in the community and getting some customized goodies from local artists! This Wednesday June 4 from 6-9 pm at Eddy & The Arcade in Edgewood, DC.

At Eddy: x are hosting a harness, chain, and charm bar where you can take your time to create the charm necklace of your daydreams or step it up a notch and customize a harness! Unlike at pop ups, we'll have the full rolls of stainless steel chain out plus the BIG cutters!

Down the hall at The Arcade: will be doing some rainbow screen printing to help fundraise for ***rascraftclub πŸ’• BYO shirt or sweatshirt or snag a fresh shirt or tote from us! We'll also have a little table set up and some projects for those of you who'd like to come craft some.

PLEASE NOTE: after Wednesday, I'm going to be increasing my chain bar prices due to rising costs with tariffs... I stocked up as best as I could before the tariffs went into place, but am now due for some restocking. So that's that!

Happy Day! πŸ’•πŸ’œβœ¨

Whew! Got about 70% of the way thru some rainbow dips this week! And excited to get to share these bb's with you all!!Pe...
05/30/2025

Whew! Got about 70% of the way thru some rainbow dips this week! And excited to get to share these bb's with you all!!

Peep some of the process (sorting/scheming, hooking, and dipping) plus some Pride chains that will be up for grabs!

DM if you wanna claim anything (sculptures already claimed, happy to make more though!) ~ smaller ones are all $50 and large supported flight are $60. Or come say hello scoop them this week!

Saturday 5/31 3-9 at

Sunday 6/1 1-6 Q***rMade with and at

Wednesday 6/4 6-9 at my studio Eddy in Edgewood, DC for Harness Bar with plus a ***rascraftclub fundraiser with πŸ’•

Will also have some drops at and ~ so lots of opportunities to shop your pride gear, not just from me, but oh so many super cool, local, q***r creatives!!!

June Line Up ~ let's gooooo!Swipe to the end for a peek at my excitement if I get to see you to any of these fun happeni...
05/29/2025

June Line Up ~ let's gooooo!

Swipe to the end for a peek at my excitement if I get to see you to any of these fun happenings!!

Sat 5/31, 3-9 pm at

Sun 6/1, 1-6 pm Q***rMade at

Wed 6/4, 6-9 pm at Eddy with ***rascraftclub

Fri 6/13, 5-8pm Dolce Vita Soiree w at

Sat 6/14, 12-5 Spring Cleaning with at

Sat 6/21, 11-4 pm G**s & Graves: A Big Gay Festival at

Sun 6/22, 1-6pm Pride Market

Sat 6/28 Taste The Rainbow with in Malcolm X Park

Sun 6/29, 12-5 pm Q***r Art Market (and flash tattoos!!!) hosted by & at

Whew πŸ₯΅

Then I'm taking off July & August to focus on building out some new aspects of my business! So now is the time come snag some goodies from me and get your chain game on πŸ’•πŸ’œβœ¨

All set and ready to go for Half & Half!!! And managed to dig out my remaining bleach dye shirts and painted purses proj...
05/24/2025

All set and ready to go for Half & Half!!! And managed to dig out my remaining bleach dye shirts and painted purses project (which I never released πŸ₯Έ) which will all be up for grabs alongside some pay what you desire earrings and of course: the chain bar and my beloved polyester powder coated steel line of earrings! Bonus: Just a Lil Guy game will be set up out back πŸ’•

Hope some of you lovelies can join us!!!

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Half This, Half That, Full Vibe! We are mixing things up, adding to our standard wares, a collection of Creatives will also be bringing things for you to shop from their studios and homes β€” offering up past creations and many a something beyond our usual wares at discounted prices! **Think a little additional studio clean out, yard sale vibes to the normal mix… Come check our curated selection of local artists showcasing their jewelry, stickers, original paintings, prints and more! PLUS vintage shops, flash tattoos, piercings, a coffee cart, and mocktails! On the back patio we’ll have a variety of activities inviting you to come, create and play!

Come get creative! Come Shop Creative!

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1525 Newton St NW
Washington D.C., DC
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http://www.JenPape.com/

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