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THE PEOPLE

Gorgeous Chain is all about its people; Artist, Boothies, Friends, Fans, Customers (both new and repeat offenders), Loved Ones; we are a community centered around our mutual love of shiny things and the high detail of Keith’s work.
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KEITH BARCH
Owner and Head armouror

The work of Gorgeous Chain is the craft of a single artist, Keith Barch. Keith has been making chainmaille for 20 years and been in business for over 10 years. Keith began Gorgeous Chain as a demonstration of the versatility of chainmaille. To him, this historical craft should be treated as any other fabric or craft material. He believes in its adaptability and in its inherent beauty. This has become Gorgeous Chain’s mission. To bring the beauty and versatility of chainmaille art to the world and elevate it from its humble armor/ jewelry capacity.

Keith Barch is also a certified massage therapist (C.M.T) with a national license as well as active licenses in Virginia and Maryland. He received his training at Shenandoah Valley School of Therapeutic Massage. He caters mostly to clients with chronic issues. He has specialties in Deep Tissue, Myo-Facial, Swedish, Reflexology, Ashi-Thai Barefoot Massage and Pre/Post/Peri-Natal Pregnancy Massage.
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His personal passions include home brewing beer, cooking, and antique shopping. He is also a fan of classic Doctor Who (4th Doctor) and various anime.
The Boothies
Sales Force

Both of the Ladies have requested to not have their photos on the website for personal reasons and for the use of "codenames" which makes sense....because they are superheros. And...we really don't take ourselves seriously....just read below!

The Owl
Famous Quotes "I have an answer for everything" "I am NOT an Owl" "......no, we are not going to [insert crazy idea of the Artist and Spider-pus here]"

Basically, if there is a public facing platform of Gorgeous Chain, the Owl is the one who is running it. If there is a policy in place for the business, the Owl is the one who designed it. This is the Owl, by the way, and I prefer informal written style over formal. I think it looks friendlier. Anyway, I run the business side of Gorgeous Chain (with some exceptions) so Keith "The Artist" can focus on making things. I think I have been working with him for at least 6 years, I think, it feels longer. I am/was a professional theatre artist. I have two foster kittens and some trash orchids that I rescued. I write silly trope-y fantasy as a hobby and truly believe Keith is one of the best chainmaillers out there right now. Also, I am going to be the one telling you no if you mess with my people. *glares in manager*

Dr. Spider-pus the Extraordinary
Quotes: "I have pie!" "OH. Yes. We can do that!" "Ah and now it makes sense."


Spider-pus (or Spider if you are weird about the word 'pus') is part Spider and part Octopus. Or that is what we tell people. She is our best sales person if you want a bra or something large or complicated. She also is the one who sends you Paypal or Square invoice and maintains all of the spreadsheets so we call her our Chief Financial Officer. She also our Chief Acquisitions Officer because of her abilities on Craigslist and E-bay. She is into food, especially pie, science, and is honestly the source of most of the shenanigans during our Renaissance Faires. She also believes Keith is the best chainmailler ever and keeps making him make her increasingly complex pieces so she can fulfill a lifelong dream of being the shiniest person at Faire.

 
 
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