Dove And Sunburst Medallion Pendant

A dove bursting from the sun, cast as a medallion you can wear or hang. The centrepiece is a round disc crowned with a ribbed, rope-textured bail — a ready-made loop for a chain or cord. Across its face, a dove sweeps in mid-flight, wings thrown wide and feathers deeply grooved, silhouetted against a bright plain sun. Radiating lines fan out from behind the bird to the rim in a sunburst, and a finely reeded, coin-like edge frames the whole thing. It's a warm, hopeful, distinctly spiritual image — the dove-and-sunrise reads as peace, the Holy Spirit, or a memorial keepsake. Use it as a pendant, a religious medal, a rear-view-mirror hanger, a zip pull, or a small wall medallion. The bold relief and strong outline make it legible even at modest sizes. Print notes • Print the disc flat, face-up, so the bail arches over the top with minimal support and the feathered wings capture cleanly. • Resin gives the sharpest feather grooves and sunburst lines; on FDM, use a fine layer height and consider ironing the recessed sun for a smooth backdrop. • For casting, this suits pewter or bronze — the reeded rim and rope bail hold up well in metal. • Drill or model the bail opening to match your chain gauge before scaling, and give the finished piece a light polish so the sun catches the light.