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Buttons as raw material — 850+ vintage sets for jewellery making, junk journals, scrapbooking, dolls and upcycling projects, in shapes no modern range offers.
Craft Buttons from the Archive
Crafters see buttons differently: not closures, but components. This collection is the archive's craft side — novelty shapes for junk journals, metal pieces that read as findings for jewellery, tiny sets for doll clothes and miniatures, and characterful one-offs that become the centre of a project.
Vintage deadstock is a gift for makers because the designs simply don't exist in modern ranges — 1970s–90s dies, discontinued shapes, finishes nobody produces anymore. Sets of 6–12 give you repeatable elements for multiples, and per-button cost stays around $2–3.
Craft Buttons — Questions, Answered
What crafts use vintage buttons?
Jewellery (buttons convert easily to rings, earrings and pendants), junk journals and scrapbooking, doll and miniature clothing, wreaths and ornaments, and upcycling garments or bags with statement closures.
Can I remove the shank to get a flat back?
On most metal buttons yes — shanks can be clipped with side cutters and filed flat for gluing. Test on one first; some hollow-backed styles are better wired through the shank.
Are these sold in bulk for craft businesses?
Yes — bulk pricing on 10+ of a style. Etsy sellers and craft studios are regular wholesale customers; email us your style codes for a quote.
What if I need lots of one identical button?
Each listing shows the exact quantity in stock — and the unlisted archive often holds more. Ask the Button Finding Service before assuming a style is gone.
