Bakelite Buttons

Antique Bakelite Buttons

Bakelite Buttons are so gorgeous! I have decided they are my favorite of all the buttons in the world! I am working on my book and as you may or may not know, I love embellishing my stuff with everything from charms and beads to sticks and crystal droplets and of course, buttons and ribbons. And when doing the Quilt Shows I found amazing buttons... and they are not inexpensive, but well worth the find. If I had more time I think I'd make this a serious collection activity... but then again, as I write this I hear my two little ones making their normal busy 'ruccus' upstairs! And I am reminded my time is limited for self-absorbed activities like browsing flea markets and vintage stores... But wow... I do find them on my fabric travels, and this amazing thing called the internet! Whewee.... thank goodness. So here's a few of my favorite sites. and a short blurb about the history of Bakelite! A history of Bakelite Buttons : http://www.antiquebuttoncollecting.com/Antique_Bakelite_Buttons.html and http://collecting-jewelry-metalware.suite101.com/article.cfm/vintage_bakelite Sites to shop for buttons: www.antiquebuttoncollecting.com http://www.wtv-zone.com/julia801/Site/Bakelite.html www.vintagebuttons.net/ccplastic.html http://www.tinseltrading.com/catalog/cat-buttons-buttons.php http://www.primrosedesign.com/buttons.html http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5705479