Oval Basketweave Buttons

These buttons are white stoneware and all made by hand. They are sold individually and are $3.50 each.

Buttons measure 7/8" wide by 7/8" long.


These buttons were made by rolling out the clay and using a wooden roller with a carved design to create the texture. Then, I used a shaped cutter to cut the shape of the buttons. When the buttons are leather hard, I carefully mark where I want the holes. Then, I use a series of 4 different sizes of hand tools with a drill end to make the holes progressively larger as I go. The buttons are kept flat until they are bone dry. Then, they are bisque fired to cone 04. Finally, they are glazed and fired to cone 6.
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