Wooden Brooches

Symmetry with depth. The Layered Lotus translates a lotus flower into stacked laser-cut hardwood, each petal layer cut and assembled by hand into a clean, balanced silhouette that frames the grain evenly across the face.

Materials and craft

I cut each layer from solid exotic hardwood and stack them into a centered, three-dimensional bloom, then finish it with food-safe oil and beeswax and hand-check the finished piece. Because the lotus is symmetrical, the grain patterns frame evenly from the center out. Made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Design: Multi-layer stacked lotus, symmetrical and centered
• Wood: Choose from Bolivian rosewood, maple, zebrawood, canarywood, tigerwood, walnut, or wenge, each with its own grain
• Pin: Gold-toned stainless steel stick pin with a locking butterfly clasp
• Weight: Lightweight, safe for delicate fabrics
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Wear it on a lapel, scarf, bag, blazer, or hat; it also works as a lapel pin for suits. A calm, balanced piece that makes an easy gift for anyone who likes clean, natural design.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.

Real depth, layer by layer. The Layered Dahlia Rosette is built from stacked laser-cut hardwood tiers, each petal layer cut and assembled by hand, so light plays across the grain at different angles as you move.

Materials and craft

I cut each tier from solid exotic hardwood and stack them into a three-dimensional bloom, then finish it with food-safe oil and beeswax and hand-check the finished piece. Because the grain direction shifts between tiers, the design reads with real complexity. Made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Design: Multi-layer stacked dahlia rosette with three-dimensional depth
• Wood: Choose from Bolivian rosewood, maple, zebrawood, canarywood, tigerwood, walnut, or wenge, each with its own grain
• Pin: Gold-toned stainless steel stick pin with a locking butterfly clasp
• Weight: Lightweight, safe for delicate fabrics
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Wear it on a lapel, scarf, bag, blazer, or hat; it also works as a lapel pin for suits. The layered build makes it a standout gift for anyone who likes dimensional, handmade detail.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.

A flower cut from the grain. The Sunburst Chrysanthemum radiates in fine petal layers, and because it is cut from a single piece of hardwood, the wood's natural lines run straight through the bloom and catch light from every angle.

Materials and craft

I precision laser-cut each brooch from sustainably sourced exotic hardwood, then finish it with food-safe oil and beeswax and hand-check it. Every wood has its own grain and color, so no two are identical. Made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Design: Radiating chrysanthemum petals, single-layer
• Wood: Choose from Bolivian rosewood, maple, zebrawood, canarywood, tigerwood, walnut, or wenge, each with its own grain
• Pin: Gold-toned stainless steel stick pin with a locking butterfly clasp
• Weight: Lightweight, safe for delicate fabrics
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Wear it on a lapel, scarf, bag, blazer, or hat; it also works as a lapel pin for suits. A thoughtful gift for anyone who likes florals with a modern, natural edge.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.

A starburst that breaks the mold. Where the rest of my brooch collection leans floral and symmetrical, the Starburst Cloud runs organic, with flowing edges around a bright central burst that reads differently depending on the wood and the light.

Materials and craft

I laser-cut each brooch from a single piece of solid exotic hardwood, then finish it with food-safe oil and beeswax and hand-check it before it ships. The open, organic shape puts the grain front and center, so high-contrast woods like zebrawood and tigerwood come out especially dramatic. Made in my one-person studio in Hamilton, Ohio.

Details

• Design: Organic starburst silhouette, single-layer
• Wood: Choose from Bolivian rosewood, maple, zebrawood, canarywood, tigerwood, walnut, or wenge, each with its own grain
• Pin: Gold-toned stainless steel stick pin with a locking butterfly clasp
• Weight: Lightweight, safe for delicate fabrics
• Finish: Hand-finished with food-safe oil and beeswax
• Made to order: Ships in 3 to 5 business days
• Packaging: Arrives on a plantable seed paper card that grows wildflowers; add a gift box at checkout
• Made in: Hamilton, Ohio

Care: Keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. If the wood looks dry over time, refresh it with a drop of food-safe mineral oil or wood butter.

Wear it on a lapel, scarf, bag, blazer, or hat; it also works as a lapel pin for suits. Because the grain varies, no two are exactly alike, which makes it an easy gift for anyone who likes natural, statement pieces.

Gives back: Every order plants 2 trees, recovers 6 ocean-bound plastic bottles, and protects 20 bees through Greenspark.