ArtFire

Making buttons can be so much fun and are useful for so many things. As a sewer, I can create just the right button in the right color for my project. I have even replaced most of the buttons on my store bought clothes with my own handmade ones.

This tutorial covers the basic construction of several types of buttons, including textured and moulded. I show you how to make your own wire shank and include templates you can copy with an easy foolproof method for marking your buttonholes so they are perfectly centered every time.

The buttons shown in the photo are examples only. This tutorial teaches how to create beautiful buttons by transforming your own original clay pieces into functional works of art.

The lesson consists of 20 pages broken down into 58 steps with more than 50 photos for easy and clear instruction.

This tutorial is sent via .pdf file directly to your e-mail box within 24 hours of payment received but generally you will receive it within a few hours.

A basic understanding of working with polymer clay is recommended.

Materials & Tools Needed:
-polymer clay (prefer Kato or Premo)
-mica powders (optional)
-Varathane: (optiona)
-pasta machine (optional)
-brayer or acrylic roller
-tissue blade
-ruler
-assorted shaped ("cookie") cutters
-needle tool or skewer
-blank stencil or mylar
-fine point permanent marker
-tracing paper
-spray bottle with water or cornstarch
-texture sheets or stamps (optional)
-piece of non-slip shelf liner (optional)
-q-tips or soft paint brush
-plastic food wrap (like saran or glad)
-parchment paper or index cards
-cheap tin wire (20 or 18 gauge)
-round nose pliers
-Oven & Thermometer
-wet/dry sandpaper (180, 320, 400 and 800 grits)
-drill bits - various sizes up to 2.5 mm

tutorial