How to Make Earrings from Buttons
Article by KarensVariety.com

I was recently given a "bucket of buttons" which had been saved over the years. There was a large selection of large and small buttons with holes and shanks, ornate and plain, metal and plastic. I decided to make earrings from some of the prettiest buttons. I have shown a few of the earrings above.

Everything you need can be purchased in any craft department of craft specialty store. I chose buttons with shanks so I needed a pair of shank cutters. These look like small wire cutters and with a little pressure will cut through the shank to make the back of the button flat. I used a small piece of sandpaper to rough the back.

I purchased pierced ear posts, however you can use posts for clip-on earrings if you prefer. Purchase jewelry glue or use super glue. Put a small drop on the post and a small drop on the center back of the earring and hold together until dry. Wait a day until you use them. Be very careful not to get glue on the post. Check the size of the drop from the glue by testing first on a piece of paper. Use a cotton swab if you note the drop is large.

If you like hair accessories, you can glue buttons to a bobby pin or plain barrette. Glue to a plain costume jewelry ring.