The dogwood is a flowering tree that I look forward to seeing each year in early Spring. As it's snowy white blooms are seen all across my state, it is obvious why it was officially recognized as the North Carolina State Flower in 1941. I am inspired and challenged by it's simple beauty as I try to capture the details of it's form.
I make several of these pins in the Spring, when the dogwood trees are in bloom in my yard, so I can pick a blossom to use as a template. This one has petals made from .999 fine silver and leaves & stems of sterling silver. It measures 3" x 3".
There are photos of the construction of this piece here.
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