A few months ago, one of the knitting ladies casually asked me if I could use any buttons in my art. She had come across her mothers collection while cleaning out the attic and wanted them to go to someone who would appreciate them. The next time I saw her she had the stash hoard with her. I was shocked! It was a huge box. Over the past few months I’ve slowly sorted through… cleaning and throwing out broken bits from the several pounds of buttons.
This is just a very small fraction. Seriously.
I thought it may be fun to make some necklaces so I turned on Netflix then started sorting and stacking.
I kept auditioning different buttons until I found a stack that that spoke to me.
I used E6000 to adhere a bail to the back of each stack as well as gluing the buttons together.
I also saved out a few fancy mother of pearl buttons to try out some wire wrapping. So far my results are less than pretty with that endeavor. Practice, practice.
I’ll share the completed pendants when they are good and dry.
What an amazing friend and gift. I can’t believe this, because these are all so truly gorgeous. Each of these buttons surely have a story behind them, and I really like how you have put these together. This is a simply amazing post. You are ONE very, very lucky gal!
Oh you touched my button loving heart!
They certainly DID go to a good/great home.
I would have to leave the house when you got out the E6000…that stuff gives me a headache.
Looks like you are having fun Halle.
oxo
Oh! Those lovely buttons! I look forward to seeing your completed necklaces.
Looks great so far to use the buttons in this way – clever!
I am curious about how the finished jewellery will look like!