I lovingly call our sassafras buttons "hobbit buttons" because they look like something a hobbit would wear, wouldn't you say? They look like buttons right out of the woods for sure. These wooden buttons were created in reclaimed sassafras wood by my husband Jeff. I love the rings of growth, the warm hue of this wood, and the natural bark around the outside. (Plus, just saying the word sassafras is fun, isn't it?) These buttons have gone through a process to keep the bark on, more on that below. Shown with grey yarn, these buttons would pair nicely with many different colors. (Please excuse the smudge on my camera lens that shows up in these pictures!)

Unique buttons for a unique project. Sure to add a woodland touch to whatever you create!


Measurements: Each one varies slightly. All about 3/4 inch wide.

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*This particular set of buttons has gone through a process to keep the bark on. A note from Jeff: "A lot of folks like the look of buttons with the bark still on them, but this isn't possible with most woods because the bark will come off right away. So I came up with a method of adhering the bark with a special inert (non-toxic) adhesive that permeates the bark then holds it to the main wood. Any adhesive on the surface of the button is then sanded and polished off. This gives a really nice look especially with Hemlock and Sassafras."

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Beautiful wood + lots of sanding + natural oil finish + polishing on the buffing wheel + a whole lotta love = some gorgeous buttons for your special projects.


~Care Instructions~ Care for these buttons as you would wool: hand wash garment in cool water and lay flat to dry. If the wood should dry out from washing, a little walnut oil (or other natural oil) on a soft cloth works well to moisturize them. Oiling them will keep your buttons beautiful and protect them from drying out.

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