My question is how do you finish the back of a button that is wire wrapped like this one?
I also made some earrings to match!
I have worn the bracelet and it actually did not catch on anything. I do think it needs to be finished on the back to keep the wire from catching on something. Any ideas would be appreciated!
Have a great weekend! M
I don;t see how it would catch on anything.. it looks nice and flat to me. If you're worried though, you would always experiment with creating a leather backing, or maybe using resin or clay to seal over the wire? I don't do any of that,but I haven't used a button as a focal like that yet either.
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ReplyDeleteI have never wire-wrapped the buttons quite like that, so it is really hard for me to offer a suggestion. I have used buttons for a lot of things... In fact, I only have two things in my Etsy shop right now, and one of them is made with buttons: http://www.etsy.com/listing/43898928/flower-power-in-pink
I like your wrap. It looks so pretty on the front! I'm with you- your button looks like it might not be really sturdy/strong/protected on the back. I'm not sure how to make it more secure, though.
I have glued felt on the back of some of my wirework that needed protection & strength. That might work.
I wish you good luck!
I haven't used any buttons like this, but I'm thinking felt or resin if you wanted to finish the back. It is a great piece!
ReplyDeleteI have that same issue with wondering how secure a wrap like that is yet have not come up with an acceptable solution yet so I often tend to steer clear of using them that way. It's a shame since I love both wire wrapping AND buttons. Here's hoping someone has a fab suggestion!
ReplyDeleteYou really don't have to finish it -- it LOOKS finished to me, honestly. But if you want, you could string tiny 3mm heishe or Czech beads or seed beads on the wire, or string a thin coil of wire on them.
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