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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

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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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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 | Advanced | 6x3"
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Item Description

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.