Hello
If you collect old buttons – and even if you do not – I have a simple project to share. I selected a few of my favorite carved mother of pearl buttons for a quick and easy wire-wrapped pendant tutorial. With just one button and a few inches of wire, you’ll have a brand new necklace to wear in no time. Lampwork discs, ceramic pendants and other flat components are just the right thing to make a pendant too.
I’m happy to join the Craftsy community and will be a contributor to their jewelry blog. There’s always brand new content + inspiration over in the Craftsy columns – something for everyone (paper crafts, photography, knitting, cake decorating, sewing…just to name a few!), so check back frequently.
You’ll find my wire-wrapped pendant tutorial right here, complete with step by step pictures. Grab your favorite button or two and just a few tools, and you’ll be on your way!
– Cindy xoxo
Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her first jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was recently released in the Fall.
Congrats on the tut on Craftsy. Can’t wait to try it. They look wonderful.
Hope you are enjoying your summer. I am loving this July like weather.
What a creative and beautiful way to showcase a special or unique button! Love the idea. The wire wrapped button looks really elegant with the antiqued silver chain. Thank you for the tutorial and congrats on your new venture with Craftsy!
Love that you are going to be on Craftsy! I love the format and bought classes on there, but always wished they had more artists! You will be great on there and I am so looking forward to your contributions!
Kim (Texas)
Love this project! I have some heirloom buttons from family and this would be such a lovely way to showcase them! Thank you Cindy!
These are super adorable and fun!! Great tutorial and idea Cindy!
what sweet necklaces and a great idea!
Thanks so much, Cindy. Your post gave me just the push I needed to get out my small stash of beads and create some cute necklaces. Passed your tutorial along on my blog as well. Share the joy!
I missed this post when it came out, sorry. How neat is it that you will be contributing to the Craftsy community. I’m sure your blog posts will be very popular over there. Love your button necklaces, they are super cute.
Wonderful tutorial! I just bought your book, The Missing Link, and I can’t wait to dive in and learn your wonderful techniques. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Great blog! Do you have any hints for aspiring writers?
I’m hoping to start my own blog soon but I’m a
little lost on everything. Would you advise starting with a
free platform like Wordpress or go for a paid option? There
are so many options out there that I’m totally overwhelmed ..
Any recommendations? Thank you!
These are so pretty! I have included them in my latest blog post – DIY Gift Ideas. Thank you!
http://abusylittlebird.com/diy-gift-ideas-quick-easy/
Me encantan!!??
Thank you, Teresa! 🙂
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