‘Leaves’
Sustainable 3D-printing
Vanina & MCOR, 2015
Transforming used paper into jewelry through water-based 3D printing
Inspired by the fractal logics of tree leaves and traditional hand-carving techniques, the pieces were digitally modeled and calibrated to adapt to the behavior of the material and machine.
The 3d-printing process uses a biodegradable water-based adhesive. It turns the paper into a durable wood-like texture with low energy use.
About The Brand
VANINA is a social enterprise that spontaneously grew out of a common passion between childhood friends Tatiana Fayad and Joanne Hayek.
It all started with a jewelry line in 2007, and evolved to become a lifestyle label, presenting seasonal collections of jewelry, accessories, and apparel; all proudly handcrafted in Lebanon, and distributed internationally.
Beneath their light and playful glamour, the Vanina products hide a passionately engaged activism that aims to promote local community development through the valorization of craftsmanship and environmental awareness.
