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Download or read book Yarny Buttons written by Lisa Clarke and published by Polka Dot Cottage. This book was released on with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Special knit and crocheted projects deserve special buttons, and sometimes the best fasteners are the ones that fade quietly – and artfully – into the background of the garment. What better way to procure unique sweater-matching buttons than to make them yourself? Required Skills Basic polymer clay skills: conditioning, rolling, cutting. Rudimentary understanding of the Skinner Blend and of weaving strips is helpful but not necessary. Tools and Materials Polymer clay in various colors Pasta machine or other rolling tool Clay blade or other cutting tool Round ¾-inch and 1¼-inch cookie cutters Plastic wrap Knitting needle or other hole-poking tool 1/16-inch drill bit (optional) Sandpaper in 400, 600, 800, 1000, and 1200 grits (optional) Buffing cloth (optional) Topics Covered Through this ebook you will learn how to make: How to mimic the look of tweed in clay How to mimic the look of heathered yarn in clay How to mimic the look of variegated yarn in clay How to make a partial blend of 2 colors How to make a 3-part Skinner blend (a seamless gradation of 3 colors) How to weave strips of clay into a fully-woven sheet How to form a button shape How to give your buttons a nice professional finish Plus: How to mix polymer clay to create the colors that will match your yarn Resources to help you learn more