Black Walnut & Beech Wood Hair Pin

This unusual handcrafted hair pin is made from dark Black Walnut wood and contrasting flecked Beech wood. The gentle contour makes for an unusual striped design and a positive 'lock' when wearing it in your hair. An eye catching, strong and sturdy pin.

American Black Walnut grows in Canada and Northern America. It is a prized wood for cabinetmaking and provides some pretty tasty nuts. The hair pin has been made from wood that would have otherwise been thrown away or burnt.

European Beech is commonly found across Europe and western Asia. It has been used for centuries in furniture making and for building musical instruments. This piece was left over from reclaimed planks that I used to build my workshop bench. Research has revealed that Beech trees prefer the company of other beech trees and often fuse their root systems together to equalise their photosynthesis. In this way the trees can share immunity and strength.

Measurements:

15.4cm Long

2.3cm Wide