These three buttons were in a container of buttons I acquired recently. They are a nice teal blue and measure approx. 3 1/2cm. I like the colours and designs of the 1930’s plastic buttons.
PRESSED PLASTIC BUTTONS
METALIZED PLASTIC BUTTONS
These gold buttons are glitzy and have many different designs. I think they come from the 1970’s and 80’s. I have these ones sewn on a banner but have many more in a box.
PASTE BUTTONS
Here is a group of Paste buttons which were bought new in China in 2013 by a friend of mine. Some are clear glass and others combine red glass as well.
GLASS BEADS
These glass beads were made by a lady at the bead shop at the Bendigo Pottery Complex. I enjoy watching her at work making all sorts of small glass items.
BAKELITE & METAL BUTTON
This dark brown Bakelite button has a white metal escucheon in an Art Nouveau style. The flowers and swirly lines are very effective I think. It measures 4 cm so is quite large.
PERSPEX BUTTON
Here is another clear perspex button with a cut away pattern on the back which is very effective. It has a metal loop shank.
DRAWING JOURNAL
Here are some more sketches from my drawing journal. They are a variety of subject matter but all interesting.
GIPPSLAND HOLIDAY
At present I am on holidays in Gippsland with my friend Margaret. The other day we went for a drive to Noojee in West Gippsland. We stopped off at Noojee Trestle Bridge nearby. It was lovely in the bush surrounded by gum trees and tree ferns. The bridge was so tall and was built in the early 1900’s.
PORCELAIN MINIATURE
We have just had our little local Button Group Xmas wind up for this year where we exchange a button or button related item.
This little Porcelain miniature was my gift. It is a little English Button Shop and was made by Birchcroft of England. I have some porcelain buttons also made by them.
PORCELAIN BUTTON
This Porcelain button is very colourful portraying two Oriental figures with sunshades. I think it is transfer printed and comes from the mid 1800’s. The detail is wonderful and makes for a very pleasing button.