DIY Rhinestone Buttons

Whether you are aspiring to be the next rhinestone cowboy or just want to make some plain buttons a little bit more interesting, making your own rhinestone buttons can be both creative and fun. Dress up an old cardigan, sew them on an old pair of jeans or incorporate them into a piece of jewelry -- rhinestone buttons will add a little sparkle to any project.

Things You'll Need

• Plain buttons
• Rhinestones
• Glue gun
• Newspaper
• brush
• shellac

Instructions

1. Lay a plain button out on a work surface covered in newspaper to protect it from the glue.

2. Choose the rhinestones that you would like to use for covering the button. If it is a larger button, there will be room to incorporate a design.

3. Glue each rhinestone onto the button using a glue gun until the designated area is covered.

4. Let the glue dry. Make sure all the rhinestones are glued on securely. If they are not, go back and secure them using the glue gun.

5. When the button is completely covered in rhinestones, for added protection, brush on a light coat of shellac to protect the button.

Tips & Warnings

• If you do not own a glue gun, regular glue can be used, with care.

References

• Martha Stewart: Decorate Your Own Buttons
• Craft Gossip: DIY Button Round Up