NEW BUTTONS

These may be just simple plastic buttons but I love the way the light shines through them showing the stripey effect. They are also bright and colourful. They look very dramatic with the black shadow beside them. Nearly good enough to eat!!

BLACK GLASS BUTTON

I have only a few black glass imitation fabric buttons and this is one of the nicest. The middle section has a slight tint of dirty green and that makes the pink daisy stand out just a little more. It measures a little over 2 1/2 cm and has a metal four way box shank.

MOSAIC BUTTON

I only have two Mosaic buttons; this one and a tiny one. They are very cleverly put together with tiny pieces of glass and it must be time consuming. It is nice and colourful with a flower in the centre. It is set in silver and has a loop shank. I think it was probably made in Italy.

ENAMEL BUTTON

I have had this enamel button for quite some time and still like it. The black background with the cut steels is quite striking and of course the pink and blue flowers stand out well. It measures just under 3 cm and has a metal loop shank.

COCONUT SHELL BUTTONS

Here are three different Coconut Shell buttons, They have been painted in various colours and designs. I have quite a few of these buttons and love the way they make a simple button look more interesting. They have been in the shops for many years. They seem to be mainly sew through type.

CUT STEEL BUTTON

Hi Carol, I am still here!! Have been otherwise occupied. This is a cut steel button with a matte black background. The rim is of a shiny white metal with a few lines across it. It measures a little over 2 1/2 cm and has a metal loop shank.

METAL BUTTON

Here is an open worked brass button with black enamel on the border and in the centre. It is domed with a metal loop shank and measures 3 cm. I don’t really know what type of garment it would suit.

WOODEN BUTTON

This wooden button has an embossed metal disc in the centre showing a series of shields in a circle. If they have any significance or are just decorative I do not know. I have no idea of the age of it’s production. It has a metal loop shank.

METAL BUTTON

This button is of fine brass and is square shaped. It has four sections which have some paint work which all join onto the central shape. It has a brass loop shank and measures 2 1/2 cm. I have no idea of it’s age.

METAL BUTTON

Here is a white metal button which is pierced and domed. It has a floral design etched into the surface. I don’t remember where I got it from ( maybe an opp shop find ) but guess it is a more modern button.