Beaded Button Tutorial

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This video tutorial teaches you how to make a beaded button by beading around a metal button shank. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Beaded Button Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Button Shank - Silver Plated 12.5mm, ~1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Turquoise Lined Light Topaz Luster

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Prepare the Materials: Gather all materials listed above.
Start the Base: Create a Peyote stitch circle with 18 11/0 seed beads as the base.
Expand the Pattern: Use 15/0 seed beads to add layers and expand the Peyote stitch pattern around the button shank.
Shape the Cover: Continue beading to shape the cover around the shank, ensuring the loop remains accessible.
Finish the Top: Complete the top of the button by beading towards the center of the shank, covering it fully.
Secure and Cut: Secure the thread with a few knots, apply glue to the knots for extra security, and trim the excess thread.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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This video tutorial teaches you how to make a beaded button by beading around a metal button shank. Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Button Shank - Silver Plated 12.5mm, ~1 Piece
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Dark Bronze, ~1 Gram
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Turquoise Lined Light Topaz Luster

Project Steps

Prepare the Materials: Gather all materials listed above.
Start the Base: Create a Peyote stitch circle with 18 11/0 seed beads as the base.
Expand the Pattern: Use 15/0 seed beads to add layers and expand the Peyote stitch pattern around the button shank.
Shape the Cover: Continue beading to shape the cover around the shank, ensuring the loop remains accessible.
Finish the Top: Complete the top of the button by beading towards the center of the shank, covering it fully.
Secure and Cut: Secure the thread with a few knots, apply glue to the knots for extra security, and trim the excess thread.