Comments on: How to Attach Small Vintage Buttons to This Bracelet?

By: Alysen

Alysen — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 21:24:35 +0000

I don’t know the size of the shank hole, but maybe a thicker gauge wire through the shank in a sort of rosary link ?? ie loops on each side of shank to attach.

By: Lorie Reindel

Lorie Reindel — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:01:58 +0000

I would wire wrap them on, but be really careful not to put stress on the shank. I have flower beads that are designed the same way and have snapped the shank off by trying to fit a (round) jump ring into the hole. Vintage and antique beads get more brittle over time, so it’s even more of a concern.

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:12:25 +0000

Thank you for your kindness in taking the the time to help. Looking forward to implementing these great suggestions.

By: lin Standke

lin Standke — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:22:48 +0000

These buttons look like the might fit in one or more styles of Vintaj bead caps or leather end caps. Depending on style, you could glue on. If you use filigree caps, could wire them on and finish with a sturdy wire wrap loop to bracelet. Agree that jump rings are not a reliable option and you may lose your treasured flowers!

By: Valarie

Valarie — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:20:01 +0000

I have used shanked buttons in jewelry, and what I did was run a piece of wire (the sturdiest gauge you can fit through the hole) and make a loop at one end, slide through the hole and loop the other end. I usually use the like sliders, but you could bend the loops closer together so that you only need one jump ring.

By: Mary Anne

Mary Anne — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 11:19:54 +0000

I love your bracelet. I like the buttons in the way you attached them. They seem quite professionally and durably attached via the wire loops and tiny beads. I do not think there is any other way. I always think attaching via jump rings are not as secure as wire wrapping.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 04:34:07 +0000

Hi Debra! My first thoughts are:
1. Could you use one or more jump rings to attach the buttons to the bracelet?
2. Could you use wire in the same metal color as the rest of the bracelet? Wire is usually my all purpose “go to” material for challenging jewelry situations.