How to Remove a Button Shank

Designer: Julie Bean

Learn how to remove the shank from a metal button and file down the rough edges. Also discussed are various other types of button shanks such as glass, plastic, and several other metal variations.

Filed under: Basic Beading Techniques

Related projects: Skull Clip-On Earrings and Steam Powered Ring

Supplies:

Here are the beading and crafting supplies used in the video plus related products.

Antiqued Silver Plated Button Shield With Heart 27.5mm x 17.5mm (1)	Needle Files - Set Of 12 - Wire Wrapping!	Beadsmith Jewelry Wire Side Cutters (Nippers) Pliers	Eurotool Clear Safety Glasses With Dark Blue Adjustable Frame
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (1 Oz)

 

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