The "Funky Button" Story:
My jewelry ingredients may include antique, vintage and retro buttons.You may even find a beautiful, newer button I have come across that lends itself to the piece. I am not a button snob! Rest assured, your wearable artwork will contain several special treasures.
My buttons come from an array of sources. I use estate lots. A Garage Sale Goddess in the Pacific Northwest, provides me with the fabulous buttons that cross her path. And, I even throw in one of my Grandmother's buttons now an again.
I try to preserve the integrity of the buttons whenever possible. They are, afterall, works of art themselves. The shanks are never removed and the jewelry pieces are either strung or hot glued. I have found hot glue to be the most durable fixative and it can usually be removed from the buttons without harming them.
The only exceptions to my "cruelty free" policy are the pendants. I drill a large utility button and attach the bail for the foundation of the piece.
I treasure these buttons. They have carried on longer than the clothes they once adorned. Each button has a history and its own unique journey that brought it to your piece of "Funky Button Wearable Art". Enjoy!
My Flock of Dragonflies:
I have always had a passion for Dragonflies. Living in the Southwest, I quickly learned of their significance in Native American culture. According to lore, Dragonflies are the Gatekeepers of Illusion.
Another Native American mythology is that of the DreamCatcher. They are often hung above one's bed. Good, positive dreams are caught in the web like shield. Bad, negative dreams slip through and away.
My original sculptures combine the Dragonfly and the DreamCatcher. The Damselflies flutter on the more whimsical side, while the DreamWeavers stick closer to tradition.
Both styles are beautiful collectables and make thoughtful presents. Who wants to give another bottle of wine as a hostess gift?
Following my commitment to providing affordable art, the Dragonfly DreamCatchers are one of a kind art pieces. Enjoy!
