{"id":8902,"date":"2010-03-09T03:21:29","date_gmt":"2010-03-09T11:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=8902"},"modified":"2010-03-30T23:58:39","modified_gmt":"2010-03-31T06:58:39","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-making-custom-buttons-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-making-custom-buttons-video\/8902\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | Making Your Own Custom Buttons [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PolymerVid #147:<\/span> “My
\nfriend at work
\nkeeps suggesting that I
\ntry making buttons and cufflinks.” ~Susan-B<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Buttons are one of those things you can never have too many of. In fact, they are often collected and passed on from generation to generation. My mom has already given me several jars of buttons that her mom left for her.<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides their obvious use in sewing, knitting, crocheting and quilting, buttons can also can be added to scrapbook pages, and even worked into jewelry designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

With polymer clay, you can make your own custom buttons in an unlimited variety of styles to suit any creative project you happen to be working on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listed below are some of the many “Tutorial Yes Votes”<\/em> that were originally posted at this article: Making Polymer Clay Buttons for Sewing, Knitting and Scrapbooking<\/a>
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My friend at work, with whom I share an office, keeps suggesting that I try making buttons and cufflinks with the small disk beads that I use for necklaces. So a tutorial from you on buttons would be simply wonderful! My vote is “YES”! ~Susan-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Buttons? Yes! It’s one of the items on my to-do list. I’d love a video. ~Rose-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Oh, me too for the tut!! On a related note I would love to hear about people’s experiences selling at bead (and button) shows. I placed my beads at a church bazaar late last year and they sold well. I also sold some (on consignment) in a shop here in El Paso with good results. I am now thinking of doing a larger (and expensive) bead show later this year. It makes sense to me that pc beads ought to sell like hotcakes, being so beautifully unique and different from the usual bead show fare, but then I wonder if people would be willing to pay for their worth. (Cindy, knowing that people offer single buttons for $38 is encouraging). Anyway, any and all advice, feedback, recommendations would be most appreciated. As I am jewelry design challenged, bead shows make more sense for me. Thank you. ~Elizabeth-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I’ve always loved sorting through button collections. Count me in, I’d love to see how these are made. I’ve been curious, but wasn’t sure how or if the buttons would hold up strength-wise. $38 for a button, wow! ~DJ<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi Cindy and all, I have made buttons before, some flowers and some with a crystal in the centre. I was very pleased with the results, although matching the colour with shop buttons was a problem. I only used them on hand wash garments. How good if we could use them in the washing machine I don’t see why not on a cool wash. I vote yes please for a video tutorial. ~Ritzs<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I vote yes on buttons… Looks pretty interesting to me!
\n~Lisa-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I recently approached local shops about selling my jewelry. Their initial concern was they already sell so much jewelry; yes indeed it all looks alike. After seeing what I made they decided this was A LOT different and want in in their store. I want to continue exploring other projects to expand my offerings. Button sounds like a great idea. ~Anna-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Wow! I just recently turned my interest to buttons and have made a few sets now. I would love pointers on making buttons and I’m going to have to try out these buttons that I have already made for durability. ~Melinda-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, please, a tut on buttons. I’ve also been wondering how sturdy polyclay buttons would be. ~Linda-K<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

YES, YES… I am also interested in this Tut. Greetings from Germany. ~Janine-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You get a big YES from me, Cindy. You might even throw in how you made the button card! Presentation seems to be everything in the sales game. ~Carolyn-F<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WOW! I was just thinking about making some buttons! This sounds awesome! I know there is quite an interest in custom made buttons. Can’t wait!! ~Catalina<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With such a clear ‘Yes’ vote, I am happy to say that the Polymer Clay Buttons Tutorial has now been filmed and will be available in the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-022-2) on Friday March 12th, 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-022-2: Polymer Clay Buttons:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n