Making a Mandala Button / Easy thread ring button (not a Dorset button!)/ Zwirnknopf button tutorial

This video will show you how to make a ring button from my book "Zwirnknopf Buttons" named "Mandala V".
I take you through all of the steps, and show you a couple of ideas to make your button unique.
Zwirnknopf Buttons Book -
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I have used:
30mm flat ring (button No 105) -
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Cotton perle size 8 - (you'll need 4 colours)
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Optional -
Circle Gauge Tool -
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Buttonmaker's Third Hand & Tool Tin -
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Beeswax -
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[@jannapackard3910]

I just discovered Dorset buttons. Oh no, another set of craft supplies and more skills to learn. Thanks!!!

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thankfully, not too many supplies are needed, just some rings and thread really!

[@helent5114]

This is fab!

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

PS I hadn't finished watching your tutorial as I wrote the first message ..... these mandalas are so lovely, I know what I'll be creating this weekend xx Thanx again 🇦🇺😎😘

[@GinaBSilkworks]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@ellekevanhorne6293]

Beautiful 👌♥️

[@deniseengel1451]

Thank you Gina. Great tutorial as usual. The Mandala button is so beautiful.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you!

[@patriciawilson8097]

Fabulous! Thank you

[@valeriemoore4768]

Thank you for the nice, clear instructions.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you!

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Great tutorial 😊😊 TFS

[@oneearlybird]

I have seen these buttons on Pinterest and have been trying to work out the method. You have answered a couple of things I was puzzled about. I am going to try and adapt the method to make something bigger for Christmas ornaments. Thank you for a great tutorial. 😊

[@GinaBSilkworks]

I'm glad it was helpful!

[@pamelabrockwell8964]

Wow, just lovely. Definitely heading to your website for your book, hope it is still available!

[@GinaBSilkworks]

thank you

[@yannickchariou]

waou, this is a great tutorial ! thank you Gina for this fantastic Mandala button. Nelly

[@GinaBSilkworks]

I'm glad you like it!

[@kathrynwalker324]

How are they attached to clothing? Beautiful.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

The traditional way is to simply stitch them on using a thread shank (so the sewing thread comes up over the threads at the centre. However, with modern designs, there are other options. I've made a couple of videos that show just some of the options -
Woven Loop shank - ua-cam.com/video/5SHgwhtEoPo/v-deo.html
How to sew on a Dorset button (which will work for this) - ua-cam.com/video/kmEcX6rSUdk/v-deo.html
And button backs (a previous live feed) - ua-cam.com/video/Vi8_7DP0irU/v-deo.html

[@junimondin]

Very cool! Thank you ❤

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you!

[@donnamcneil6748]

Beautiful. Can these actually be used as a button on a sweater?

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you. Yes, so long as you use a washable ring and washable threads. Make sure the threads are well secured at the back. I'd always recommend hand washing for complex thread buttons, they take time and deserve gently care.

[@ЕленаВладимировна-э3т1ф]

Красота 🙏👏🎉💥👌

[@hoomalumalu]

Oh dear Gina, I don't think I have the proper meds for this one. I'll have to come back after some practice on some simpler buttons!

[@reneerails]

Thank you for this tutorial. May I ask what size thread you are using? I have your Yorkshire and Dorset books, now I'm going to need this one! 😂

[@GinaBSilkworks]

I used a No 8 perle cotton here, while the green and blue version I show at the end, I used a 12 weight cotton thread. This book does use No 8 perle in the examples as well.