Tutorial: How to make a Dorset Button

I have listed a few of my favourite Dorset Button projects including instructions for working the Dorset Cartwheel Button. Just scroll down the page and click in the link to download a copy of the instructions.
The most popular Dorset Button made today is called the Dorset 'Cartwheel' Button
All other designs of Dorset Thread Buttons using a ring and thread are based on this technique. There are four stages to making a Dorset ‘Cartwheel’ Button
  1. Casting
  2. Slicking
  3. Laying
  4. Rounding
The length of the thread will depend on the thickness and the size of the ring, which you will be able to judge with practice. If you do not have enough thread, join during the rounding stage. I tend to work with a thread long enough to complete the slicking and laying stages as you can join threads with a reef knot and work neatly into the button at the rounding stage. 
Download a copy of my instruction. You are welcome to use these instructions for free as long as there is no financial gain.
Happy button making! 
The most popular Dorset Button made today is called the Dorset 'Cartwheel' Button
​Help raise funds for Dementia sufferers with my Dorset 'Forget-me-Not' Button worksheet.
​Please donate £2.00 to Dementia UK for the worksheet.
How to make: A ‘Silver Medallion’ Dorset Button
Designed to celebrate 25 years of the Larmer Tree Festival
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​How to make: A Dorset Button Tree Angel
Why not try making these for special gifts at Christmas. You should be able to get all the materials from my local bead shop called The Beadster or email info@thebeadster.co.uk 
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Larmer Tree Festival 'Suffragette' Dorset Button Brooch
Celebrating  100 years of women's equal rights to vote
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