Day 125 : Galafix

Day 125 : Galafix

Today's button is made using a vintage "Galafix" button and rim from my collection. I was so thrilled to get these - I have two boxes, with odd parts and tools in different sizes. I imagine they are from the 60s (if anyone knows different I would love to know). The outer rim is plastic, in a variety of colours, and the centre is a domed tin. They were meant for fabrics - and I imagine they would look quite fashionable on a swing coat...

One of my boxes of Galafix button parts and tool

I used perle cotton No 12 to work a 6 point wrap over this domed shape, and added some weaving. I have to admit I was quite amazed when it worked - and without the tool. The two parts just snapped together, the thread was probably just thin enough, whereas anything thicker would need the tool.

A fitting name for Stars Wars Day too ;)

I've chosen these colours because that green looked great on my Dad and the blue is quite close to the dark blue of his uniform. Everything came together very well for today's button.

(I've no idea what I will do for tomorrow's yet...)

Size: 27mm / 1 1⁄16" / 42L

Day 124 : Lozenge

Day 124 : Lozenge

Today's button was nearly called Cyberman, as the design really does make me think of a cyberman's helmet. Mark thought I was pushing it a bit. ;)

It is primarily a wrapped button, then with a little bit of extra doodling. It is one of those that looks a lot more complicated than it actually is.

I've used perle cotton No 12 and a No 4 mould.

Size : 32mm / 1 1⁄4" / 50L

Day 123 : Reel

Day 123 : Reel

Today's button actually makes me think of strawberry laces candy, but as it could be made in a different colour combination, I decided not to go with that! 

I've used the outer ring from the No 45 stacker mould, covered with No 8 perle cotton. This centre is a silk fingerloop braid - the "round lace of 5 loops" from my book Tak V Bowes Departed. These braids were known as laces during the medieval period, so just re-enforcing that candy reference :)

Size: 37mm / 1 7⁄16" / 58L