My new buttons samples are finally done! The workshop is Friday afternoon, June 3, at Camp Iwannaknit 2005. There’s still room in the class!
We will make five styles of buttons: fake lapis buttons and color swirl buttons in polymer clay, felt buttons, and two different kinds of Create-A-Button. Here are my samples:
The faux lapis and color swirl buttons are easy to make from polymer clay, but they are very good looking. Color swirl buttons have converted many uncertain crafters to polymer clay enthusiasts.
These are made from dyed wool roving.
Create-A-Button is a product of Clover Needlecraft, Inc. The flower-style is a plastic dome with notches and three strategically-placed holes, which allow you to wrap it very evenly. Then you can weave between your wraps (like the coral button above) or even wrap the wraps as you would for a Dorset button (beige button).
The mesh-style Create-A-Button is a plastic dome with holes, which you can embroider through or sew beads, sequins, or other embellishments into. When you’re finished decorating the top, snap a fitted plastic disk to the bottom of the dome to complete the button. Unfortunately, these buttons have to be removed every time you wash the garment they are on.