Polymer Clay Buttons
By
Linda Permann,
Adorn magazine craft editor
Supplies
* polymer clay in desired colors (I used Sculpey III, just
a small amount will do)
* rolling pin (not the one you use for food)
* tiny cookie cutters, film canisters and spools of thread,
vintage buttons or other textured materials
* toothpick
* baking pan
* oven
Directions
1. Roll out half a block of polymer clay to about
1/4” thick.
2. Using cookie cutters, cut buttons out of clay. (I found
my dog and airplane shapes at a Japanese dollar store- a
little large for traditional buttons, but have fun with
it!) The end of Gutterman brand thread spools are a great
size for cutting out round buttons.
3. Center vintage/textured buttons over clay circles and
press into clay, leaving an imprint. Gently remove vintage
button. Rubber stamps or fork tongs are also great tools
for creating texture. (Clean rubber stamps immediately
after use).
4. Poke 2 or 4 holes into the center of each button with a
toothpick, smooth out clay on backside of button if
necessary.
5. Carefully transfer buttons to baking sheet and bake
according to manufacturer’s instructions. Note:
Buttons are dryer safe if garment is turned inside out.
Variations: You can
also mix two colors of polymer clay and leave the clay
swirled to make more colorful buttons, or check out other
polymer clay techniques (like millefiore) online for more
ideas.
