Customer Reviews

Beautiful Button Jewelry

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Let me start by saying I paid FULL PRICE for this book, that is how much I was enchanted by it. I simply had to have it and have it now, and I am still quite happy that I did so. Does anyone ever pay full price anymore??

You should know that the writer has an associated web site that features terrific buttons and findings, but this book is not a hard sell for that business.

If you collect vintage sewing items you will love just looking at this book. I collect old buttons, and I am pleased at how the book is arranged. Each chapter (after the introduction and "Getting Started") is divided by button type: Victorian Metal, Jet Glass, MOP (mother of pearl), Porcelain & China, Modern Glass, and Bakelite & Celluloid. Some readers might find this strange, but as I mentioned, if you are a collector of vintage items, this is a very sensible approach. And a visual feast, even if you don't make any of the items!!

I need to stress that the instructions section of each project is actually shorter than the materials list, and some readers might not find this adequate. Also, the techniques section of the "Getting Started" chapter is only 2 pages, and prior wire/bead work will be most helpful for the beginner. Despite all this, this book opened up a new world to me, and was the springboard for many MANY subsequent book purchases.

I don't think you will be disappointed especially if you are a vintage buttons/findings collector. And if you're not before buy this book, you sure will be afterwards!! This is a beautiful and inspiring addition to any crafter's book shelf.

The photos and historical information in this book are terrific. However, if you aren't already fairly well versed in jewelry-making, you may be lost. There aren't very many "as you go along" photos -- mostly just a photo of the finished piece. If you can follow written directions only, without supplementary photos, you should be ok, but I wouldn't recommend this book for a beginner

What a beautifully photographed book with clear pictures on the types of buttons available and projects one can do with the buttons. It has inspired me to do my own button crafting and collecting. The only information that it lacks is where a crafter can purchase old or antique buttons, although I found that information by searching the internet.

I love all the ideas to make. I have a lot of antique buttons and now I have beautiful jewelry.

This book is beautiful with great pictures! Being a experienced beader, I could figure out how to make the jewelry illustrated in the book. This book has alot of history of the button also. Love,Love this Book!

This book will show you how to use up all the buttons you have laying around. I just wish it had better patterns.

I have gathered,sorted and purchased some old button assortments because I was inspired by the beautiful pictures. I have a craft date with my sis next week to make some jewelry. We're really excited to try our hands at this project.

As a jewllery maker I am always on the look out for books to gain inspiration. This one not only inspired me to create a beautiful button necklace but also gave me a great look at the history of the button and a glimpse at vintage buttons. Although I am not a button collector I am sure that button collectors would love this book. Great photograhs and illustrations. A good addition to my library of jewellery making books.

I enjoyed this book very much and picked up a lot of very good ideas for my hobby of making jewelry.