Button Jewelry: Over 25 Original Designs for Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More

by Sara Withers

*Features step-by-step photography and detailed line drawings for each project *Includes variations on designs allowing readers to apply the techniques to a variety colors and materials *Methods range from simple gluing and threading to sophisticated wiring techniques Antique, mother-of pearl, plastic or metal--gorgeous buttons just cry out to be made into unique, one-off pieces of jewelry. In this stylish new book, jewelry designer Sara Withers shows how vintage and new buttons can be combined with all kinds of beads and pearls to create a wide range of original pieces from necklaces and earrings to bracelets and barrettes. Complete with stylish finished photography this inspirational book is perfect for all lovers of beautiful jewelry.

Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ligaya · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a fairly good visual tutorial. There are so many photographs that you don't even need to read the step-by-step directions! I've seen a bunch of these designs in other books - there's not much original here - but it does offer some inspiration. Please refer to other sources for techniques, though! This section of the book is way too abbreviated, and even incorrect (crimping, for example). And many of the loops in the finished items are rather sloppy.

[Melody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nicely photographed book of button jewelry projects. There's nothing here that's going to revolutionize jewelry, but there are some nice ideas for using up that jar of mom's buttons that's been sitting around since mom inherited it from grandma. I can't bring myself to use plastic buttons for jewelry, somehow, but the glass ones can be lovely.

[Sandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some pretty projects, a lot of them lean more towards purchasing new supplies than clever ideas using the buttons you've already had for ages. Instructions are decent. Nothing particularly new. I'd be a little worried about some of the ones involving more wire. That much weaving leaves the wire fatigued and more likely to snap.

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

not really going to read this book. just going to use it to try to make some jewelry. i bought it because it's got really good hands-on instructions.