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Posted by Liz on April 10, 2007, 11:32 pm
> @p77g2000hsh.googlegroups.com:
>
>> Hi there--
>> I'm a glass maker [and a newly-minted knitter and "sewer" !?,
>> hooray!]. I've started to make glass buttons and am wondering if
>> anyone has ideas about where to market them, and more importantly,
>> what're considered the marks of a quality button--short shank, long
>> shank, drilled holes, glued shanks, glass shanks....I really have no
>> idea. I've started working with a spinner/dyer in my area to create
>> matching buttons and yarn for a local shop. I'd like to do this in
>> the best possible way...I treasure the idea that 30 years from now
>> someone will be getting a beautiful "hand-me-down" angora sweater or
>> "couture" coat with sparkling glass buttons..... ;)
>> Cindy
>>
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> Can you go to quilt and/or sewing shows in your area? General craft shows?
> EBay is always a place to start, but you won't do as well until your name
> is known. I'd love to see pictures of what you're making.
>
> P.S. I prefer buttons with holes in them, but that's only me.
>
> --
> ~Donna
> http://www.frugalsewing.com
I also prefer buttons with holes, but for a decorative button I think a
shank looks better. I've had very pretty mother-of-pearl buttons with wire
shanks (not really thin wire). I think these were glued into holes in the
back of the button. I don't know if you could get a glass shank both thin
enough and strong enough. But I'm no expert...
Liz
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