Fir cone brooch and ring

Continuing the series of organic jewelery, this is what I made with fir cones. A lovely brooch.

I had plenty of fir cones that we gathered last year and which I used to decorate my home.

Working with them was a real challenge because they were pretty tough.
I cut the upper part down to the last layers, smoothed its inner surface. I painted the surface of the one for the brooch, but left the one for the ring plain because I liked its natural appearance.

Must say I am completely equipped with accessories for this fall.
Still there's more coming up!