Button bracelets and more

Making jewellery with buttons that have holes is easy and the potential for unique pieces is endless. Buy new buttons, make your own or rummage around at home for the buttons that have been saved over the years.

Use elastic, strong jewellery thread or some of the jewellery cord available at craft shops. You can tie the cords and hide the knots or attach jewellery fastenings/clasps.

Why not make brooches, earrings, bag charms, key rings, necklaces, bracelets and ankle chains. That's just to start.

The above bracelets are made with four-hole buttons that have been threaded with two cords of elastic and tied.

I make them with all my groups and have made them with men as well as women. I would say that women are the most enthusiastic button fans but en like them too. My work has also introduced me to people who have button phobia and can't stand to e near them.

A fascinating world made more so by buttons.

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