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From our December 2002 Issue

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Beaded Wire Button

MATERIALS

Materials for "Basic Wrapped Button" plus:
24-gauge steel wire
Assorted 2mm to 7mm beads in various shapes

Using 18-gauge wire, make a basic wrapped button. Leave more space between the wraps and use less wire to create an airier button that has room for adding beads.

Cut a 15" piece of 24-gauge wire and anchor it to the button by wrapping it around the shank twice.

Thread the wire through gaps left in the larger wire, then add a small bead or two. Thread the wire through to another area on the button, and thread on another bead.

Continue threading the wire and adding beads until you're satisfied with the button.

Wrap the wire twice around the shank and clip, leaving a small tail. Use pliers to tuck the wire ends into the button.


Basic Wrapped Button Round Button With Bead Base		Beaded Wire Button Large Bead Button

Button Tips

Heather Claus has loved fabric and clothing as long as she can remember. She is living her dream sewing, testing patterns, exploring new techniques and teaching classes from her Web site, www.patternshowcase.com.

SOURCE

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