Papermaking & Metalsmithing are my Whole Life

Papermaking and metalsmithing are my whole life, but I tend to show you more of the papermaking. So let's spend a minute looking at the metalsmithing....a simple metal circle isn't so simple. There are a ton of steps to get just this one component made, and then I still have to make earwires, do all the papermaking, the resin, and a whole pile of finishing steps before anyone can wear these earrings. It's a lot, I know, but I deeply love the tedium of it all. I really do!

[@Faithful10415]

I just found you on You Tube and am enthralled with your work. It is exquisite. I love supporting independent artists. Your pieces are so unique. I loved learning about your process of making these.

[@beadutifullymade]

I LOVE your pieces and am in total awe with each video that I watch. You are an amazing artist! I can't believe I haven't seen your work before. Do you have (or have thought of) a patreon page where you can have tutorials for members? If you do, I would join immediately. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@luke_fabis]

If you have the budget to spare, a centrifugal tumbler is a lot faster, more efficient, and gentler on both the parts and media. Rather that rolling or vibrating the drum as with an conventional tumbler, the drum stays stationary and you have a cone that spins up and shears the media with a gradient of angular velocities, so the media is pulled around into a twisting torus. It puts a lot more energy into the system, and the motion of the media is more optimal for rounding off and polishing your parts. At the same time, nothing clanks around, so there's also less wear on the media and less risk of distorting your parts.

[@citygirlingraham]

I love your work…and your videos, I will be a new customer.

[@sikabo3376]

I love you put texture on flat metal ❤ my favorite hoops. Will look out to buy some. Really nice work and such a lovely voice. Keep up the good work 🌀

[@angelafraser1603]

Stunning. Have you ever considered making light fixtures? The stuff on the market today is terrible and boring!

[@axollot]

A lampshade would be incredible!

[@annmartin8932]

Loved seeing your process!

[@viklightfoot45]

Beautiful jewelery

[@carolwalters6469]

Love!

[@DarlingBo-bannie]

In love what you do!❤

[@aimanzehra377]

I lovee your jewelry its soo beautiful ❤❤

[@c.kainoabugado7935]

Whoa😮❤

[@WildatArt2023]

Where do you get abaca

[@pepemiko]

What type of metal are you using?

[@versostudiomelanie]

I use mostly sterling silver and 14k gold filled.

[@chitraramesh7536]

How to maintain these delegate jwellery?

[@versostudiomelanie]

Polish the metal with a polishing cloth, and wash the wateroroofed paper components with soap and water and a toothbrush.