Button necklace for a dear friend

It's been a while since I made any button necklaces. This is mainly due to the fact that I am low on truly vintage buttons. I don't tend to like the modern plastic button necklaces - I am picky. When I first got into making vintage button and buckle brooches, 5 or 6 years ago, I didn't have such trouble locating buttons.

I save my vintage ones now for special individual pieces, and commissioned items. The cost of the buttons and the time taken to locate enough of the right colour can be great.

A dear friend of Mr BB and I has just recently turned 40. She is an amazing woman who lives in the Barossa Valley in South Australia. Conjure up romantic images of vineyards, old buildings, produce markets, and that's pretty accurate! After asking what colours she wears most often, I settled on a subtle pink creation for her. 1930s, 40s and 50s buttons star in this as I know she loves this period. In particular the kitsch button of the grapes... Also a hit with this one, a magnetic clasp. Much easier to use and easier on the wire.


Happy Birthday dear Em - so glad to hear you have been able to wear it out in public!