I make paper jewelry, but not how you might think...

[@versostudiomelanie]

You can explore my jewelry and art here: versojewelry.com

[@cosmokramer7009]

Amazing work

[@linikatayenjam8546]

I have never seen anything more unique and beautiful jewelry in my life❤

[@michellebradley9634]

@versostudiomelaine WOW !!! I've seen your work before !!! I must tell you that I'm an artist too; but different materials. When I go to my art supply stores, I am really hooked on the magazines and book section. I buy magazines/books even if it's not the craft I do; because I like to use other artists ideas (how to photos) to inspire me.... (Cross media) ex. I bought a book about Architecture and stained glass,..... to inspire me to do an art (picture) quilting. ❤🤩 I believe that I ACTUALLY SAW ..... AND PURCHASED A MAGAZINE THAT HAD YOUR ART WORK ON THE COVER !!! ....... and still have the M😍🥰. I bought the magazine because of your work..... It's VERY INSPIRING !!! I have also done a little bit of embroidering work around the neck & sleeves of a shirt that looks alot like where you are twisting the little small round wires. So I won't be 'STEALING' YOUR CUSTOMERS; JUST KNOW that YOU as an ARTIST ....... INSPIRED ME as an ARTIST. 🥰 New subscriber !!!

[@versostudiomelanie]

​@alexandruhmunoz6968 it's definitely working! Versojewelry.com The link in my bio will take you there as well.

[@Risosi1515]

Wow just wow 😍😍😍😍😍

[@mininh28ller]

That's so cool! I make fake flowers out of tissue paper and wire, abaca would be cool to use too!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Absolutely! This technique requires a ton of tools and technical knowledge, but you can buy sheets of abaca to work with and they're so much fun!

[@DOHMO]

So cool and artistic... but is it fragile? Love them. Would love to have them for a long time.

[@ashgarnerisawesome1]

​@@DOHMO she uses metal to form the shape of the jewelry just like other jewelry does, then uses abaka which is also a strong material and it takes dye beautifully, then coats the whole thing in resin. I'm going to say that doesn't sound like fragile jewelry to me 😊

[@DOHMO]

@@ashgarnerisawesome1 thanks :)

[@RileyR-seeu2]

I hope you try it and able to show this community your craft. Are Roses a doable request? Thanks 😊

[@chefjohnferdinand]

Abaca farmers in the Philippines are some of the most undervalued and underpaid people. I hope your supplier pays their farmers responsibly. Because this is such a beautiful and novel way to use their products.

[@spacedemon___243]

She has no obligation, who cares??? No one cares. I bet you’re using a phone to comment but little did you know the materials to make the chips on that phone like cobalt were unethically mined. This is the problem with this generation, people wanna point fingers without looking at themselves in the mirror. Appreciate what you see and don’t try to stain it with irrelevant things that one person cant change.

[@SonRubz-rt7ve]

​@@spacedemon___243point your fingers on your governments. we pay taxes when we buy products😆

[@bebu4ever]

@@spacedemon___243 Girl who hurt you? I dont see anything wrong with his comment. He was merely saying that he hopes her supplier is paying them well.

[@SilverSkylark]

​@@spacedemon___243 It's nice to be informed and aware of your impact on others

[@spacedemon___243]

@@bebu4ever she has no control over what the suppliers pay so its pointless mentioning it, the kid is talking nonsense to bring light to nothing. Nobody hurt me i just hate the hypocrisy, all to feel ethically correct.

[@nicolle2126]

yoo that's endemic to my country! it's also known as "Manila hemp" and it's made from a species of banana trees ^^ really strong stuff too if it's processed properly

[@Meganersss]

I had a feeling it was Abaka too! Thank you for confirming

[@versostudiomelanie]

Yes! My abaca fiber is grown in the Philippines! It's the most amazing fiber I've ever used to make paper, and yes, so crazy strong.

[@nicolle2126]

@@versostudiomelanie love seeing you do great things with it! it makes me feel fuzzy seeing someone this talented take part in our culture 🥰 cheers to you!

[@versostudiomelanie]

@nicolle2126 awww that's so sweet of you! You made my day!

[@lanjinling-wuqian]

​@@versostudiomelanie afaik it can be made into clothes.

[@MouthyMama376]

My cousin's make jewelry the same way. And larger scale one of a kind home decor, artworks, etc. It's absolutely lovely bc each individual artist has myriad unique inspirations. Yours are stunning as well. I love how subtly muted the colors are. Like wearing watercolors. Gorgeous.

[@versostudiomelanie]

How lucky you are to have hand papermakers in the family! I would have loved having papermaking around all the time when I was growing up!

[@seoexpertsandyrowley6598]

Would these hold up in all weather?

[@versostudiomelanie]

@seoexpertsandyrowley6598 yes! I coat the paper in a thin layer of resin, so they're durable and waterproof. You can wash the paper in soap and water.

[@seoexpertsandyrowley6598]

@@versostudiomelanie awesome. What's your shops url?

[@rupertee]

As a Filipino surrounded by abaca my whole life, I've never seen anyone used this material this way. Your creations are so pretty! 😍

[@sillavie4322]

May I ask how you know it to be used?

[@ultravioletgaia]

​@@sillavie4322it's mostly used for fishing lines and making sacks

[@belleragmac6519]

@@sillavie4322 On windows, decorations, traditional clothes, etc

[@andros3443]

@@sillavie4322 usually hand-woven into fabrics, ropes, and other clothes. you can look up abaca bags and barong tagalog

[@robertemilezialcita6441]

@@sillavie4322 Abaca is used in minting our bills in the Philippines. Partly the reason why our bills do not last a very long time.

[@lisforloser444]

i’ve never watched someone promoting their work before and felt so strongly about purchasing some for myself! this is truly incredible

[@robins_corner]

That's neat. The earrings are really lovely.

[@heehoopeanut420]

the earrings stole my heart❤❤❤

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you!

[@agxryt]

Wow Melanie, the final jewelry is amazing. It almost reminds me of molten glass, but it looks so organic. Like its grown that way.

[@meghan8020]

You should also do audiobooks. Your voice is like listening to rain in a cottage cabin

[@anahnnemus5187]

That is an amazing description!

[@Stimkie]

Fun fact: Abaca or Manila hemp is what Manila paper is made out of. The plant is endemic to the Philippines. Edit: had a typo

[@ErieRosewood]

wait Manila isn't a color? I thought for sure it was a color.

[@DTmacarons]

Manila is a city

[@CBD7069..]

Manila hemp

[@sylverscribs0490]

@@ErieRosewoodit is! the color manila is named after the color of manila paper. the color orange is the same; first it was the name of a fruit, and then people started calling the color orange. before that, they used other words for the color.

[@gravyz2cute4u]

​@@ErieRosewood like in manila folders? My mum has made abaca paper too, but not like this!

[@Sophieee-xp5fl]

Woah, they are so pretty! The process looks quite fun too!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you! Yes it's so so fun!

[@madiw2097]

This short sent me down a rabbit hole on your channel and your work is absolutely stunning to behold. I can’t believe you haven’t blown up yet - the skill, artistry, and ingenuity to make your jewelry is off the charts

[@HamCubes]

Breathtakingly beautiful! This is the first time I've been dazzled breathless by jewelry that didn't feature gemstones or gold. You are truly _an artiste!_

[@davidwithoutd8076]

Your voice is so ethereal. The whole video has a beautiful calming vibe and I love it

[@carrieedenrolf8089]

wow! i gasped when i saw your final products! so beautiful!!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you!

[@micheleilae8537]

What a unique art!! Lovely!!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you!

[@letizialorusso1950]

This was definitely a trust the process. The end result is so pretty 😮

[@releasingendorphins232]

Absolutely Beautiful, Playful, Genius! Thanks.❤

[@starlost1003]

This is so cool! They turned out so well!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you!

[@lilywhite4044]

Abaca sounds like one of those names you would name your child if it didn't have another meaning

[@bunnyellabell]

yeah, sorta sounds like bekah/becca!

[@toniannealvarez9451]

In the Philippines it’s pronounced ābācā like ah bah kah 😁

[@areejashraf7413]

It’s similar in sound to Agatha.

[@willietheyorkie7272]

That is so unique & beautiful ❤

[@Kialei]

I have always wondered how this style of jewelry was made. Thank you for sharing this video! Just gorgeous!

[@hannahstraining7476]

I've seen this kind of jewelry and wondered how it is made. Very beautiful, and a very beautiful voice, as well.

[@Chris-fh3db]

It comes from a banana tree ! Its used to make manila paper. Growing up I would sit through student teachers presenting lessons through manila paper, I remember learning about the filipino alphabet (abacada) on a manila paper, made of abaca !

[@user-jx8go6hi8i]

Never knew about this. From paper. Beautiful pieces. Thanks for posting

[@_Noopy_]

OK that was good..... I wasn't convinced initially but the results cannot be argued with. Awesome work!

[@mabby5615]

This with the biodegradable resin that's becoming a thing would be so cool

[@somyadhuliya5068]

This is so absolutely wonderful!!!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thanks!

[@Jesi-g]

Wow! The finished product is stunning!

[@aaazzz8324]

This looka cool. I remember i made flowers with a similar visual look when i was younger, but instead of paper, i used nail polish to fill the shapes

[@honor9458]

beautiful. i think a pair with just the natural color and a matte spray varnish would be gorgeous

[@versostudiomelanie]

I experimented with that 10 years ago when I was developing this idea, but unfortunately they just fell apart after a few wears. The sealers I use now make them waterproof and really tough!

[@theresamealer3314]

That is SO unbelievably beautiful!! Nice imagination too! Brilliant talent!!❤ Thank you for sharing

[@ThePumpkinLady53]

Omg😮. Those are so pretty!

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

stunning. beautiful.

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you!

[@asailijhijr]

That's amazing, I love it.

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you!

[@nopenottoday4268]

So happy you found out abaca. Really precious material to us and you utilised it in a newer form. Amazingly well made❤️

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you so much! Hand papermakers liek me absolutely love abaca. It's such a dream to make paper with.

[@HumanOobleck]

Your work, your voice... Such a calming, safety cue ❤

[@iianebb_0613]

Wow. I've seen a lot of beautiful things made with Abaca but never like this one! I've had the chance of harvesting and processing abaca fibers wounding them into ropes to be sold by the meters to artisans to make sandals, stronger ropes, hammok, home decors, etc. But this!!! Your jewellery are so pretty.❤

[@mean_miss_mustard]

I've been trying to think of a way to make flowers out of old guitar strings...I think this is it!!!!

[@PastelYoutubePlays]

HOLY- those are beautiful!

[@talitamenezes5559]

Wow. This is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this technique with us.

[@irongnugget]

This is gorgeous! I was very confused at the beginning because I thought that the wire is what you were claiming to be paper.

[@morriganavalon]

This literaly gave me shivers. Beautiful.

[@geralyn-mm]

Your work is absolutely lovely !

[@MurdaMeg]

I have never seen of heard of this! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you! ❤

[@user-qh5nm7di2r]

Technique! Brilliant, love to see stuff like this.

[@robinlindberg6339]

Yes, it's beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 🙂♥️

[@dianakosa5915]

Your jewelery is stunning!!

[@DizzyRock09]

The jewelry looks so beautiful ❤

[@alosialee]

That is really pretty. Amazing and beautiful work.

[@mahweenibadkhot1313]

This is something new for me .. amazingly beautiful

[@PSA3377]

Simply beautiful, delicate and very creative ❤

[@kennethsato5700]

In elementary school, we learned that abaca is a raw material that can be used in making different kinds of abaca crafts like papers, baskets, ropes, textiles, yarns, threads, hats, bags, and many more. It can also be used as a material for making roofs and walls for bahay kubo (huts). Seeing that abaca is used in many countries around the world is a big source of pride for us Filipinos. Sending love from the Philippines ❤😍

[@PettyPercy]

Those look like they could be worth so much money. They’re simple yet beautiful and elegant looking 🥹

[@YasirMajaz]

Your work is so beautiful and your voice is sooo soothing.

[@GemstoneTTT]

So beautiful. On my list. Saving and I will bless myself on my birthday. Aiming at the dewdrop earrings and one day dragonfly set. This is pure art and so calming.

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you! ❤

[@m1ssa.m]

this is so cool!! the jewelries are even more beautiful! so creative!

[@SkitSkat674]

The finished jewelry reminds me of of this stuff we used to dip looped wire in to make petals which then became a flower. It was called Dip a Flower I think. A kids toy that was popular sometime in the 70's - 80's.

[@laetitian1542]

This is absolutely stunning

[@user-qz6qo6uq2h]

They are beautiful!

[@sadiafarooqi2816]

Stunning & unique skill. A new discovery for me. So many new techniques out there for jewelry making.

[@m.theresa1385]

Your pieces are beautiful.

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thanks!

[@anticlickbait]

Right there. Yes. That's ART. 👏🏼 Admirable

[@66jackieb]

Beautiful jewelry, you are very talented!

[@alinajugarean608]

Wonderful! You seem to have perfected my favourite technique of making spring gifts!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Oh wow! Are you a hand papermaker too? Wonderful!!

[@MsOzimeli]

Congratulations! So beautiful! Wishing you much success!

[@andreevaillancourt2177]

Gasp! That is breathtakingly beautiful.

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thanks!

[@kasenorita]

Wooooowwww! This gorgeousness BLOWS my creative mind!🤯😆🙃🥰

[@RosieA-ki6il]

That jewellery is so pretty 😍

[@gabzsy4924]

That is impressive and very beatiful! What an awesome technique.

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you!

[@POTSy-EDS-Zebra]

I remember making paper growing up with the picture frames and screens so I can appreciate how finicky that can be and to be able to use a different fiber that you can turn into this beautiful jewelry is just incredible! Thank you so much for sharing this, this is truly amazing work. ❤

[@bellajonson6765]

Wow I never would have thought that was paper! That's so cool!!

[@amandahill7540]

Absolutely gorgeous pieces

[@muurrarium9460]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thanks!

[@raechamblee555]

I make a lot of things out of resin and I think that would be a wonderful application to include into my artwork thank you so much for showing all of us this product. You have a beautiful voice

[@Shizukanexen]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this!

[@twashcat360]

They're so pretty!!!

[@gothiccharms]

I literally sat here, mouth open, saying WOOOWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so gorgeous!

[@FlutePlayer777]

Absolutely stunning!

[@marsnerok]

Absolutely stunning!❤

[@BrittanyHunt]

Beautiful! This is so unique!

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thanks! ❤

[@shonnyhines1737]

Wow. That's really cool. Beautiful jewelry

[@chaundraknechtel8818]

This is absolutely amazing. Your pieces are STUNNING!

[@puck7364]

I love you art...It's beautiful.

[@Jiesta1256]

This is amazing!! Really beautiful!!

[@zalindae]

This is so creative and beautiful.

[@heathergerbyshak4078]

This is super interesting!! Thank you for sharing. I like to use a media in a different way than expected. It expands your art so much.

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thanks! You're so right!

[@tinandglass]

I wish I wore jewelry. It's beautiful!

[@JellyFlish-wh7ib]

WOAHHH that's so ccol! Such a unique jewelry!

[@deborahcarriker4113]

You are brilliant! I just love this!❤

[@versostudiomelanie]

Thank you! ❤

[@jessical4866]

I’d never heard of this before. Thanks for teaching!

[@versostudiomelanie]

My pleasure!

[@Necronephilim]

Absolutely beautiful!! ❤

[@julietellsthetruth4811]

My grandmother had a floral arrangement made in a similar manner, but instead of paper, it was a plastic that formed a film. I haven't seen anything like it in literal decades, until now. These are absolutely beautiful! And the translucent colors are lovely.

[@loriyoung1041]

Love love love this! I work with paper too but nothing as cool as this.

[@Billiard-cp1my]

Absolutely fascinating. I love unusual jewellery.

[@filoanomi]

ok but can w talk abt how calming her voice is????

[@Void_Kitten]

I saw this after I recently got my fuchsia plant called Angel Earrings! I think it would be so cool to see this technique to replicate the bloomed flower into actual earrings!

[@phyllispurcell727]

Ive never heard of ANYTHING like this. INCREDIBLE ❤❤❤

[@mishellekochel4510]

Very unique and beautiful!