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Little Metal Foxes

24/03/23 Hinge or Slot Button Covers - VIDEO ONLY

24/03/23 Hinge or Slot Button Covers - VIDEO ONLY

$78.00 USD
$78.00 USD
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This class was previously recorded on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The recording will be available for students to access through their Little Metal Foxes accounts through 05/23/24.

Instructor: Julia Lowther  

Yes, Button Covers! Try upscaling your wardrobe by using this clever adornment for collar decoration instead of a tie, as a faux cufflink to cover a cuff button, or on a coat or fine hand-knitted sweater!

These simple mechanisms will add extra flair, can move from outfit to outfit, are removable for washing, have no fiddly magnets or fasteners, and are perfect gifts for a knitter of cardigans! They can be used at the neckline or as faux cufflinks! The front of your pieces can showcase stones, enamels, etched material, embroidery, or mixed materials.

Julia will demonstrate how to create a step bezel with a tab or hinged mechanism on the back to secure to a button. No need for a brooch, pin back, or bail!

All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 30 days after the class runs. 

The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.

Supply List for Students

The links below will take you to RioGrande.com or other suppliers. To see prices for precious metal items, you need a free Rio Grande account. Students in the Rio for Schools program enjoy wholesale benefits for six months (instructor code = RFSLMF). This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.

Recommended Materials

NOTE: You will need step bezel wire with a step that's a bit wider than the thickness of the button you want to cover. For thicker buttons, you can also make your own step bezel with sheet.

Basic Tools you should have at your bench:

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