How to Make Wooden Buttons

Make your own wood buttons using ready-made wood shapes, paint or stain and a drill. Handmade wooden buttons are wonderful accents for craft and sewing projects and often give just the right touch to hand sewn items.

Things You'll Need

• Ready-made wood shapes
• Acrylic paint (optional)
• Stain (optional)
• Spray varnish
• Hand drill
• 3/32-inch drill bit
• 1/2-inch paintbrush
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Fine grit sandpaper

Instructions

1. Purchase ready-made wood shapes from a craft store.

2. Measure to find the center of the button. Mark the center with a pencil. Drill holes 1/16-inches away from each side of that center mark.

3. Paint or stain the buttons in your choice of color. Allow the stain to dry, then lightly sand. Apply a second coat of color and let the buttons dry.

4. Spray the buttons with varnish. Let them dry overnight, then apply 2 to 3 more coats of varnish. Always let the buttons dry completely between applications.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a toothpick to clear the holes of paint and varnish.

• Stains and spray varnish should only be used in ventilated areas.