Virginia Art and Soul Workshops

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Keely Barham 9-4:30 Thursday	814 - Abundance of Buttons Necklace	[back to quicklinks] $ 130
Finally there is a great way to use all those favorite buttons you have been collecting!   In this bead and button necklace you will learn stringing and branching techniques for creating a wonderful wearable. Also learn to make your own custom buttons with decorative papers, imagery and rubber stamps that will add real flair to your necklace. Supply List --1 yard twisted satin cording – ¼” wide --size 11 seed beads, 2 or 3 tubes or hanks in different colors --a few colors size 6 seed beads (just small amounts) --a few sheets of decorative paper in coordinating colors --some small color copied images --small paint brush --lots of buttons!  Buttons with holes rather than shanks work best. Bring a variety of sizes from very tiny to 1 ½” diameter.  You’ll need three of the largest buttons to use as a center focal point. Instructor will provide: --necklace findings --#10 beading needle --thread --glues --Damond Glaze --rubber stamps and ink --imagery --clear buttons and button blanks.

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