Death's Head Button

Tried the (Button 1) Death's Head Button, again.

This one is 1   1/2".   I used DMC perle coton #5.

Color 604 and Color 772.

I think it looks better than the first one I tried (previous post)

 

Thread Wrapped Buttons

 Week One:

I signed up for four button making sessions.  Karen Smock is the instructor of these sessions..

Virtual Education via Lace Museum

On Wednesday, we made three different buttons.

Button 1 - Death's Head Button.

I used DMC perle coton #5.  Color 799.   Not bad for the first try.   

Button 2 - Cross Button.

I used DMC perle coton #5.  Color 353.  I think my 2nd button came out better than the first one.

Button 3 - Square Wrap Button.

I used DMC perle coton #5.  Color 554.

These have four spokes.  Each of the buttons are about 1.25"

Looking forward to our next class.

Purpose of cords ... cord making ....

 

Cord making.   Left - diagonal weave, worsted wool yarn.  Right - Loop finger braid, cotton crochet fiber.

 Lucet tool + cord.

Re. question/comment, about the purpose of the finger weaving, loop braids, lucet tool ... The Lafayette Lacemakers demonstrate annually at the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.   The use of cords, straps, was essential for that time period.  Photo above, me in costume, tatting. Hand made cords are used to lace up vests, or to tie on a drinking vessel, or tie/cord for skirts, pockets (pockets were separate tear drop shaped bags tied to the waist).

The past couple of Lafayette Lacemakers meetings:     

"For the next couple of meetings, we are going to acquaint ourselves with some of the period appropriate (Feast of the Hunters' Moon) fiber activities that people would see if they came into our homes (huts or tents). 

 

Diagonal Finger Weaving ....

So, I missed the last gathering of the Lafayette Lacemakers.

The Lafayette Lacemakers meet q month.   And, as things happen, DH had a program the same day.

Meanwhile, I received a link to a you tube video.   (below)  And I tried to create a diagonal finger weaving / strap. (above).  So far, so good.   Will continue : )

  

With knitting needles, take out chopstix, clip board, binder clips, and worsted weight yarn I had on hand, I was able to get the hang of the finger weaving pattern.   Cool Beans!!!

Dorset Button Workshop: Cartwheel

 

On Tuesday afternoon, I had my introduction (zoom) class on Dorset Buttons.   

Dorset "Cartwheel" Button with Anna McDowell.

Anna McDowell's site is Henry's Buttons.   She is a delightful instructor.  

Such a talented and creative artist.    Facebook link HERE.

The class (zoom) I took was thru the Lace Museum.  What a spectacular line up of classes available.

I can see exactly where I stopped, when class ended ... and where I picked it up later in the evening.   

A little tension difference!

The kit has an extra ring - so, I think my next one will look nicer.

Will need to remember to do the rounding at the same time.

The button was made on a 25mm ring.  

The fiber DMC No. 16 - 20 m Coton a Broder.  Color BLANC.