This video is an updated version of my old video - taking on board some of the comments I've received over the years. These include more close-ups, stronger colours, work larger. I've added more tips - hints on changing colours and adding thread for instance.
You'll find the original here if you wish to watch it -
https://youtu.be/xC2ko3-B-QI
I've worked two buttons in this video, the traditional Dorset Crosswheel (also known as a cartwheel) and another from my book (Dorset Ring Buttons) known as a pinwheel. They are fairly different techniques, so worth watching if you enjoy button making!
For extra information, I've used the following in this video:
25mm brass ring (crosswheel) / 19mm ring (pinwheel) : https://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/buttons/button-moulds/rings
Wonderfil Spagetti 12 wt cotton thread :
https://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/wonderfil-speciality-threads/spagetti
Dorset Button Shuttles : https://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/dorset-button-shuttles
Book link - Dorset Ring Buttons : https://www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk/publications/dorset-ring-buttons-book-by-gina-barrett
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Materials
02:50 - Casting (Covering the Ring)
05:17 - A bit about rings & threads
07:34 - Removing thread kinks
08:20 - A bit of history and examples
10:33 - Locking & Slicking
15:05 - Laying the Spokes
18:40 - Centre the Spokes
20:09 - Changing thread before filling
21:36 - Filling - Rounding Back Stitch
25:32 - some hints for holding
27:18 - Changing thread while filling
31.22 - Finishing & fixing
34:54 - How to work the Pinwheel design
