Special knit and crocheted projects deserve special buttons, and sometimes the best fasteners are the ones that fade quietly - and artfully - into the background of the garment. What better way to procure unique sweater-matching buttons than to make them yourself?REQUIRED SKILLSBasic polymer clay skills: conditioning, rolling, cutting. Rudimentary understanding of the Skinner Blend and of weaving strips is helpful but not necessary.TOOLS AND MATERIALSPolymer clay in various colorsPasta machine or other rolling toolClay blade or other cutting toolRound ¾-inch and 1¼-inch cookie cuttersPlastic wrapKnitting needle or other hole-poking tool1/16-inch drill bit (optional)Sandpaper in 400, 600, 800, 1000, and 1200 grits (optional)Buffing cloth (optional)TOPICS COVEREDThrough this ebook you will learn:How to mix polymer clay to create the colors that will match your yarnHow to mimic the look of tweed in clayHow to mimic the look of heathered yarn in clayHow to mimic the look of variegated yarn in clayHow to make a partial blend of 2 colorsHow to make a 3-part Skinner blend (a seamless gradation of 3 colors)How to weave strips of clay into a fully-woven sheetHow to form a button shapeHow to give your buttons a nice professional finishFully Illustrated.DISCLAIMERThe instructions for this project are available for free through a series of posts on the author’s website. What you get for your $2.99 here, is a handy ebook version that you can take with you on your favorite mobile device.
