Make your own unique nautical themed bracelet - while learning how to make pretty ring buttons at the same time

Thread button making has a long history - now days, the techniques are used to make pretty buttons for all types of embellishment. Ring buttons were made throughout Europe, but the most famous are probably the Dorset button designs.

The kit will teach you how to make 6 different ring button designs, from the famous 'Dorset Crosswheel' to the more complex and modern, 'Ammonite' . 

Step by step instructions will take you through how to make each of the buttons, and how to put the bracelet together.

Button instructions included:

• Dorset crosswheel
• Pinwheel variation
• Fan Shell
• Star Shirtlace (variation)
• Wheel
• Ammonite

This bracelet is a wrap round style, but can also be worn as a necklace.

Contents:

Full instructions

• Cord
• Felt
• tapestry needle
• anchor clasp
• jump rings
• mdf button moulds
• 2 skeins of cotton thread