{"id":8336,"date":"2010-02-10T03:23:32","date_gmt":"2010-02-10T11:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=8336"},"modified":"2010-02-11T00:28:11","modified_gmt":"2010-02-11T08:28:11","slug":"making-polymer-clay-buttons-for-sewing-knitting-scrapbooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/making-polymer-clay-buttons-for-sewing-knitting-scrapbooking\/8336\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Polymer Clay Buttons For Sewing, Knitting & Scrapbooking"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer <\/span>“My interest is in learning to make unique polymer clay buttons for quilted wall hangings and pillows.” ~Robin-R<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Since polymer clay buttons are such a close relative to polymer clay beads, it makes sense to include them here at the blog. They can be used in place of normal buttons for sewing projects, knitting, crochet and quilting. They can also be used as interesting accents in paper crafts as well as in jewelry designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Durability is an important considerations when making polymer clay buttons. They will have to be strong enough so as not to crack or break with normal wear and tear. Plus the finish must hold up against washing machine detergents and clothes dryer heat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thickness, overall size and hole size are important design elements to think about. Thin buttons can work for scrapbooking, but they are not so good for sewing onto clothes. Will the button be functional or just for decoration? Are you using brads instead of thread to fasten the buttons? If so, make sure the button holes are large enough.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are so many creative options for designing polymer clay buttons, that it is not surprising they have become quite popular over the last few years.<\/span><\/p>\n

My interest is in learning to make unique polymer clay buttons for quilted wall hangings and pillows. Do you have any videos featuring button making? Thank you Cindy.<\/span><\/span> <\/span> ~Robin-R<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi. Love your videos.. Do you have info on making buttons. I fell in love with a tree frog button at a quilt show but didn’t want to pay 8.00 per button for something less than an inch long, even through they were adorable. <\/span>~Dolores-D<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Cindy, I got a couple of good ideas from your course that improved my buttons immensely! I love your videos.<\/span><\/span> ~Joan-D<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You can create your handmade buttons using many of the surface techniques and cane designs that I’ve been teaching, including:<\/span><\/p>\n