Q: I saw a tennis bracelet pattern in Bead and Button book. I have made quite a few of them for gifts for my family although I used 6mm bicone crystals instead of the 4mm the instructions called for. The best one I've made so far was for myself, it was made using 6mm crystal AB. What I'm asking you is this: The pattern calls for mono filament beading thread. I am wondering if this line is going to get cut using the bicone crystals? Also, the pattern calls for a box clasp, mine keeps coming apart every time I wear it--what else can I use instead?

Q: I have some beautiful old glass buttons. How do I make them into pendants? Which size wire and the technique? I just need a picture of the back. Thanks

Q: I have seen coins (buffalo nickels) bent to make buttons or jewelry. How is this done?

Metallic Half Tila® beads stack up in this stylish lashed wrap bracelet, a strong on-going trend. Step-by-step instructions courtesy of Miyuki.

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A decorative sleeve closure used to fasten the two sides of a man's dress shirt (although some mens-style women's blouses will have this feature). Originally composed of two buttons on a short length of chain, a cuff link is now commonly created using a swivel-style finding. The finding is often hidden by a cabochon, carving or other small design motif.

A clasp made of a matched set of buttons, one with a loop of cord. The leather is looped around the other button to close the clasp.

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