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Teresa Slocumb makes chain maile bracelets, earrings, and necklaces combine metalwork and repeating patterns identified with Celtic tattoo designs. Born in Selma, Alabama in the early 60's. She moved north
in 1999 to reconnect with her family's Maine roots. Theresa left everything behind
except her Southern drawl and passion for motorcycles and tattoos. "Biker jewelry," says Teresa "was either too heavy with skulls spikes or too feminine and flowery. Chrain maille fit the niche in-between."

Beach combing along the coast of Maine and Cape Cod drew her interest to beach stones and eventually semi-precious stones. "I like the natural, unfinished look of the stones I use. Legends tell of stones having magic powers and strenghtening chakras."