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Zoom seed wishbone earrings: alder catkin cones
Zoom seed wishbone earrings: alder catkin cones
Zoom seed wishbone earrings: alder catkin cones

seed wishbone earrings: alder catkin cones

$85
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Alder catkin cone earrings show off a fascinating story of nature. Alder catkins are actually petal-less flowers that spread seeds in the wind. Over time the catkin hardens and looks similar to a pine cone. The Alder tree symbolizes strength, protection, determination, and confidence. Each piece is cast in solid metal preserving unique dimension and texture from the source plant.

Please note: Each earring is one-of-a-kind by nature. Earrings will be sisters, not twins. Color and pattern may vary from images shown.

Measurements: 2 inches long x .5 inch wide

Each piece is cast from a real plant in solid bronze or sterling silver.

• Sterling silver & bronze focal options have sterling silver posts
and hooks

• Gold vermeil focal options have gold plated posts and hooks

seed wishbone earrings: alder catkin cones

$85

FAQ

How do I care for my piece?

Silver & bronze: Wipe with dry abrasive sponge to remove excess oxidization.

Gold vermeil
Wipe gently with a dry polishing cloth.

Avoid wearing in water or with sunscreen, lotion, or perfume. DO NOT use commercial jewelry cleaning solutions. Store in a cool, dry place.

Is there an actual twig in there? Is it dipped in metal?

No, the actual plant or twig is not inside the piece.  I cast pieces in solid bronze or sterling silver - they are not dipped, painted, or plated.  The lost wax casting process allows for the forms to live on after the specimens burn out in the kiln.

 

What is the casting process?

Found natural ephemera becomes treasured jewelry in silver, bronze,
or gold. All pieces by Tree Trunk Arts are created with a lost wax casting
process that ensures each piece is entirely unique. Chosen plant parts are encased in wet plaster to create a mold. Plaster molds enter a kiln for 8+ hours, burning out all plant material. Metal is centrifugally thrown into the remaining mold creating a solid metal model ready to become heirloom-quality jewelry.

Shipping

Fast shipping

In stock pieces ship next business day.

Regular collection ships in 3-5 business days.

Gold vermeil and fine jewelry collections are made to order and
can take up to 4 weeks to ship. Please send an email to info@treetrunkarts.com if you need an exact ship date.

Eco Friendly Wrapping

An eco-friendly jewelry box tied with raffia ribbon keeps pieces
safe inside a recyclable padded mailer.

Returns and exchanges

I want you to love your tree trunk arts jewelry. I’ll work with you to make sure it is exactly what you have in mind.

About us

Made from botanicals

True-to-nature is more than a mantra, it’s the why and how behind every piece I make. Each piece of jewelry is created from once living elements - an ash seed, a succulent rosette, a chestnut twig. An
exact replica is made by lost wax casting. Molten metal is poured into a one-time
use mold of the plant.

Hello there!

I'm Collyn, the one woman show that is tree trunk arts. It all started in 2009 while pursuing a degree in Jewelry and Metalsmithing. I discovered that found object casting combined my love of collecting bits of nature with fire and metal.

Handmade in Detroit

Plant specimens are collected on my travels across the US and from my own garden. The magic happens in my basement metalsmithing studio located in my historic Detroit home.

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True-to-nature is more than a mantra, it is the why and how behind every piece I make. Each piece of jewelry is created from a once living elements- an ash seed, a succulent rosette, a chestnut twig. An exact replica is made by casting, pouring molten metal into a one time use mold of the plant.

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