{"product_id":"2940015766967","title":"Yarny Buttons: Tweedy, Heathered, and Variegated Buttons in Polymer Clay","description":"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?\u003cbr\u003eREQUIRED SKILLS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasic polymer clay skills: conditioning, rolling, cutting. Rudimentary understanding of the Skinner Blend and of weaving strips is helpful but not necessary.\u003cbr\u003eTOOLS AND MATERIALS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolymer clay in various colors\u003cbr\u003ePasta machine or other rolling tool\u003cbr\u003eClay blade or other cutting tool\u003cbr\u003eRound ¾-inch and 1¼-inch cookie cutters\u003cbr\u003ePlastic wrap\u003cbr\u003eKnitting needle or other hole-poking tool\u003cbr\u003e1\/16-inch drill bit (optional)\u003cbr\u003eSandpaper in 400, 600, 800, 1000, and 1200 grits (optional)\u003cbr\u003eBuffing cloth (optional)\u003cbr\u003eTOPICS COVERED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough this ebook you will learn:\u003cbr\u003eHow to mix polymer clay to create the colors that will match your yarn\u003cbr\u003eHow to mimic the look of tweed in clay\u003cbr\u003eHow to mimic the look of heathered yarn in clay\u003cbr\u003eHow to mimic the look of variegated yarn in clay\u003cbr\u003eHow to make a partial blend of 2 colors\u003cbr\u003eHow to make a 3-part Skinner blend (a seamless gradation of 3 colors)\u003cbr\u003eHow to weave strips of clay into a fully-woven sheet\u003cbr\u003eHow to form a button shape\u003cbr\u003eHow to give your buttons a nice professional finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFully Illustrated.\u003cbr\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe instructions for this project are available for free through a series of posts on the author's website.  What you get for your $2.99 here, is a handy ebook version that you can take with you on your favorite mobile device.","brand":"Polka Dot Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177275310320,"sku":"2940015766967","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015766967_p0.jpg?v=1763624014","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015766967","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}