Who is Red Panda?
Red Panda is independently owned and operated solely by Jessica Johnson (that’s me!). I live in a lovely little city called Hermitage, TN, which is just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, in the United States. I’ve lived in the greater Nashville area since I’ve been born, and I think Tennessee is one of the most gorgeous states. I’m currently 22 years old, and I have a most wonderful boyfriend who supports me in all that I do. In my spare time I hula hoop, take pictures, and read books. If you see any items modeled in my store, that’s me in the picture! I am proud to wear all the hats in my business, from making each item by hand, photographing them all, accounting, marketing, shipping, all of it. Thanks for support independent artists! I’ve been making chainmaille since 2004, and it’s become an avid addiction. I’ve learned more weaves/patterns than I can count, and I know most all of them by heart still. I mostly work with aluminum, due to its color, light weight, and affordability. I a