Avocado Pit Buttons DIY | Fun and Easy

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  • čas přidán 4. 05. 2024
  • In this video I show how you can make cute buttons from the pits/stones of an avocado!
    Thank you for watching!
    #zerowaste #diy #recycle
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Komentáře • 468

  • @jessicag5838
    @jessicag5838 Před měsícem +531

    I really appreciate the mistakes being left in. I wish more people did that

  • @dianemoril7612
    @dianemoril7612 Před měsícem +281

    1- cut the avocado pit when fresh, it's easier. even drilling the holes and the peeling of the skin is easier. then let dry.
    2- put the sanding paper around a flat object, like a cooking spatula. then move the button, not the sandpaper. much easier.
    handymen cut a rectangle that fit in their hand from a wooden plank, then roll the sandpaper around it. you can move the wood around big pieces you need to sand, or fix it and sand little pieces on it.
    loved the video. thanks!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +32

      Thank you for the tips😍

    • @justtubingby129
      @justtubingby129 Před měsícem +3

      Don't they warp while drying?

    • @Julie-Gnr
      @Julie-Gnr Před měsícem +5

      Merci pour la traduction en français et pour vos explications. Peut-on passer ces boutons à la machine à laver ?

    • @user-zw4bb6ex4t
      @user-zw4bb6ex4t Před měsícem +3

      А стирать изделие пробовали?

    • @sheloveswhimsy
      @sheloveswhimsy Před měsícem +11

      I came across you in my feed today and subscribed. I loved watching, especially when you shared your process and pushing through the mistakes.
      I loved the tips that your viewer offered above, as well. In both cases, I felt like I was in your studio watching and participating, in my mind for today. And in my actions on a day yet to come. 😂

  • @Which-Craft
    @Which-Craft Před měsícem +136

    Refreshing to see someone share the learning process, mistakes and all, and thus teaching others. Awesome!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +10

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

    • @AlThurayya7
      @AlThurayya7 Před 25 dny +4

      Yes! I'm learning how to see mistakes as an important part of learning, really appreciate seeing the whole process, I probably would've given up half way (wayy too hard on myself - perfectionist) so commend you for keeping going and just learning from what didn't go quite right! ❤

  • @irairod5160
    @irairod5160 Před měsícem +41

    I ADORE these buttons! Thank you for showing us what NOT to do so we can avoid pitfalls. (PITfalls---see what I did there?)

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +4

      Hahah, thank you! 🫶🏻

  • @Desert-Dweller
    @Desert-Dweller Před měsícem +117

    This felt like such a random video i had to watch. I loved it! I just learned how to make cordage from banana stems which grow in my garden here in West Africa. Now i can make beads from avocados to attach to the cordage. Cant wait to watch your other videos. ❤

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +15

      Thank you so much! ❤️ wow that sounds so cool!! Which I lived in a country where we could grow bananas🙈

    • @clairer342
      @clairer342 Před 19 dny

      Do you have videos of your projects on here? I would love to see the beads you make! 😊

  • @lanetower3411
    @lanetower3411 Před měsícem +80

    Great idea! You can also use them to dye cloth. It comes out a beautiful baby pink.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +10

      Wow that’s amazing!

    • @margitwes6495
      @margitwes6495 Před měsícem +9

      @lanetower3411 What a great idea! And just in time,too. I rediscovered my mother's old (40's) cotton bed sheets when checking my fabric stash for material for pillow cases. Plant dyes have been on my mind lately for things to do with grandson during school holiday. Tech kids has to learn about the old ways :).

    • @lanetower3411
      @lanetower3411 Před měsícem +13

      @@margitwes6495 avocado pits=pink. Pomegranate rind= yellow. You may need a mordant. Alum is one. If you have one of those deodorant crystals, they work. Soak the cloth in the mordant first. A rusty nail is another, but I think it dyes the cloth more blue.

    • @margitwes6495
      @margitwes6495 Před měsícem +6

      @@lanetower3411 Thank you for taking the time to respond with more info. I'll never look at rusty nails the same way :)

    • @MA-2020
      @MA-2020 Před 24 dny

      Didn't know these things. Cool!

  • @cosia5072
    @cosia5072 Před měsícem +75

    Wow, what a sustainable way to use the stone. And I really appreciated, that you left your "failures in the bidoe - this helps so much to do it the right way❤

  • @c.flowers643
    @c.flowers643 Před měsícem +59

    I love how you left all your mistakes on the video ❤ ive felt quite disappointed in myself by doing that kind of stuff when a tutorial seemed to be easy

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +7

      I know the feeling! Thank you🫶🏻

  • @hildegardkhelfa5358
    @hildegardkhelfa5358 Před měsícem +40

    What a great idea. How are the buttons after washing? Will they stay hard or break after a while? Thank you for leaving the failures and for your patience, while trying out better methods.

    • @Sophia00011
      @Sophia00011 Před 26 dny +9

      I would also like to know whether they survive getting washed.

  • @SwedePotato314
    @SwedePotato314 Před 29 dny +8

    I can feel the beginning of my crunchy mom era beginning. I just started seriously gardening to the point where we can eat from it

  • @Spect8orSpecter
    @Spect8orSpecter Před měsícem +40

    I love this! I love the use of something that would usually just be tossed out, I love the sustainability, I love being able to learn from your mistakes! The perfect how-to video, letting us know what to do and what not to do and why!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +4

      Thank you so much!! I agree, it feels so good to use something that otherwise would be wasted!

    • @larsonfamilyhouse
      @larsonfamilyhouse Před měsícem +2

      I usually try yo grow mine for a free plant 🥰 this is super fun too!!

  • @cinderellie9583
    @cinderellie9583 Před měsícem +29

    This is really cute! This is what youtube is for

  • @pennycandyys
    @pennycandyys Před měsícem +20

    What a cute idea, and I love the ASMR sounds your little buttons made as you worked with them!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @swl9270
    @swl9270 Před měsícem +16

    Cool! I hope they wash well when the sweater is washed.

    • @SarahDenna
      @SarahDenna Před měsícem +1

      Yes, that’s a really good point! I think this is such a cute idea so I hope they do

  • @marlenejones6266
    @marlenejones6266 Před měsícem +14

    Your knitting is beautiful. I love the neutral color of your sweater. Your buttons work well with that color. Bravo for such wonderful work. I thank you for showing us what you d I d wrong...now we wont do that

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @cabinfevercrochet
    @cabinfevercrochet Před měsícem +14

    These are great! I love the rustic look. Perfect with your beautiful sweater. Thank you for showing your entire process Mistakes and all. 💖

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @randomwidge7463
    @randomwidge7463 Před 26 dny +3

    I know everyone's saying it but thanks for putting the bloopers in :) When most people make videos everything is too perfect, they always have fancy tools, there's no improvisation, there is 0 mess and it's just not what making crafts is really like!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank you very much! 🫶🏻

  • @RockStarVee
    @RockStarVee Před měsícem +6

    Consider getting a little hand file/saw. It's about the size of a screwdriver and you can switch out the blades. Great for small, fine work. :)
    ETA: Those buttons look like owl faces. Would be so cute to use natural ink to draw little owl features and have them as buttons!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Great tips! Thanks😁

  • @frithfiver
    @frithfiver Před 8 dny

    Omg I'm obsessed! Thank you for sharing your mistakes and normalising that they happen. Not only does it save the rest of us from making the same ones, it also prevents EVEN MORE wastage than you already are by reusing the pips and teaching us how to

  • @AgdaFingers
    @AgdaFingers Před měsícem +4

    Wow - these are so rustic and natural - and a great way to recycle the pits.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      I agree😄 Thank you! 🫶🏻

  • @thisisridiculous337
    @thisisridiculous337 Před 23 dny

    Very glad about halfway through the video you stopped drilling right next to your hand! If anyone wants to prevent the rotating button problem by not holding it, a piece of tape over the entire thing will do the trick, you'll still see the button outline with a blue tape too

  • @angiet3224
    @angiet3224 Před měsícem +8

    I love that you also included any mistakes. That is so helpful. What a great idea.

  • @scobeymeister1
    @scobeymeister1 Před 29 dny

    it's a good idea to drill a small pilot hole first! if you use the large bit right away, you're putting a lot more stress on your material and it can split - use a smaller bit first and work your way up, gradually expanding the hole to minimize this.
    cool idea, next time i buy avocados i'll have to try this! i enjoy how they look like little pig snouts. it's really cute 🐽🐽🐽

  • @claudiamiller7730
    @claudiamiller7730 Před dnem

    Adorable! Thanx for posting your adventures with the famed Avocado Stone!!💕🥑

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před dnem

      Thank you for watching! 💕

  • @mrsgingernoisette
    @mrsgingernoisette Před měsícem +11

    I had no idea.. and thank you for showing the mistakes, I'd def cut too thin otherwise❤

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks for watching! ❤️

  • @cathyserafinowicz6374
    @cathyserafinowicz6374 Před měsícem +4

    Bless you for not quitting.They’re adorable,love them. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Aw thank you very much! 🥰

  • @the.holyfountain
    @the.holyfountain Před 22 dny

    These buttons are beautiful! I love their texture and chunky feel

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 22 dny

      Thank you so much🫶🏻

  • @ascendingdeity
    @ascendingdeity Před 27 dny +1

    this is the cutest thing ever. for some reason i always thought the pits became hollow when dried out. thank you for the lesson ✅

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 24 dny +1

      Thank you so much!🫶🏻

  • @katekramer7679
    @katekramer7679 Před 19 dny

    I'm so glad the algorithm brought me here! What a fun video. I like the imperfections. Handmade goods should always be a little imperfect, imho.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 19 dny

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @Tassi_Brookes
    @Tassi_Brookes Před 26 dny +2

    I didn’t have the best day today, but I just came across this video and I’m ending my day with with inspirational video that had the most perfect reminder for me at the very end. Thank you for sharing this video ♥️ 🥑

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 24 dny

      Aww thank you so much for that sweet comment! God bless you❤️

  • @snehavalabailu
    @snehavalabailu Před 20 dny

    This is the kind of DIY I love! Such a cute idea. I never knew it eas possible.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 20 dny +1

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @sewtritionistrdn1956
    @sewtritionistrdn1956 Před 16 dny

    I like the unevenness of the buttons. Maybe those ones can be used in a craft item like a tote or bag or pillow case or a one-button top. Like how you showed how to remedy imperfections. Good video.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 16 dny

      Good ideas🤩 thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @miar600
    @miar600 Před 28 dny

    Wow!
    So amny avocado pips and nothing to do with them till now... This must be one of the best odeas ever.😅 Love it! Thankssss

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 24 dny

      Haha thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @shellykearney7821
    @shellykearney7821 Před měsícem +2

    Thank you for sharing an amazing awesome experience. Thank you for sharing the mistakes too, it was a great learning experience for us all. My question is how to preserve them, such as do you seal them with a clear sealant possibility, because you have to wash the garment and I'm just curious how the buttons will hold up getting wet from washing and as they continue to age/dry on the garment will they hold up or crack over time without some type of preservative step added. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let us know. Thank you again for your awesome idea and video.

  • @adventurecreations3214
    @adventurecreations3214 Před měsícem +3

    This video was a joy to watch. Your timing was excellent. You kept me engaged. Nice work on the editing as well.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @kazkazzie3906
    @kazkazzie3906 Před měsícem +2

    Oh my gosh, talk about being resourceful. This is brilliant. I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for showing this 😊

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @evanharrison4054
    @evanharrison4054 Před 24 dny

    I know a whole bunch of people who are into doing stuff like this.
    I'll be sure to show them. It's a fun idea.

  • @catreeanasaunders8573
    @catreeanasaunders8573 Před měsícem

    These are really great thanks for this video. And I love seeing all your mistakes. Mistakes help us learn and your mistakes will help us feel that our are normal.❤

  • @playinglifeoneasy9226
    @playinglifeoneasy9226 Před měsícem

    They have such a delightful sound really beautiful and we actually go through a fair amount of avocados in our household. I am looking forward to this. Oh, I bet you could make cool runes out of it.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      How fun! Thanks for watching! 🫶🏻

  • @flyfishing1776
    @flyfishing1776 Před měsícem +1

    You making it real.
    Thank you.
    Blessings from Oklahoma to you and your loved ones 👍

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you! God bless🫶🏻

  • @vacafuega
    @vacafuega Před 27 dny

    That's so cool, i definitely want to try this, love the look of the finished buttons on the wool - organic, a bit rough.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 24 dny

      Thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @MendeMaria-ej8bf
    @MendeMaria-ej8bf Před měsícem

    Knowledge and experience. That's what is needed in all areas of life. Thank you. ❤

  • @user-xi4oo4kr8j
    @user-xi4oo4kr8j Před 27 dny

    Ерасная идея. Я буду делать такие пуговицы тоже. ❤

  • @PurringMyrrh
    @PurringMyrrh Před měsícem +6

    Insanely fab idea!

  • @bagorolin
    @bagorolin Před měsícem +5

    Thanks Google algorithm got the suggestion! And thanks for making the video :)

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thanks for watching! :)

  • @if2069
    @if2069 Před měsícem

    This is insane! The buttons are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the best video ever! I never thought you could use the pits for something so useful! A+

    • @MarciahelenaAzambuja-hh7cv
      @MarciahelenaAzambuja-hh7cv Před měsícem

      We also use the pits as a medicine tea . I simply love loved this video, thank you for sharing ❤️❤️❤️

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! ❤️

  • @svetlanapil8089
    @svetlanapil8089 Před 29 dny

    These are adorable! I would never thought of making buttons out of avocado pits.

  • @user-pp4wb6ub2o
    @user-pp4wb6ub2o Před měsícem +4

    This is a fun idea. I eat lots of avocados and now I won't feel guilty about the pits being tossed. Now if you find a way to wash items these may be put on, please let us all know. Thanks for this video.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +3

      Hm, good question! I usually handwash my knit sweaters so at least that would be fine I think (hope🤔) thanks for watching!

  • @gittank-sson3074
    @gittank-sson3074 Před měsícem +2

    Woooow, what a great idea to use the stone making buttons!! Will try it👍. Thank you even fir your mistake😃🦋🇸🇪🫶

  • @ununhexium
    @ununhexium Před 29 dny

    Thank you, I've been searching all over for information about easy sustainable buttons I can make without too many tools.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 29 dny

      Awesome, thanks for watching! 🫶🏻

  • @NorahIK
    @NorahIK Před měsícem +2

    I made my first before watching this vedio, and really was happy to see the same idea. My seed fell and bloke in have along the natural split, so i cut mine narrow and long like an oval shape but i relly like them, i will also be using them in a knitted t-shirt. Want to test with other seeds too❤👍🏻

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      That’s a really good idea to cut them oval! 👌🏻 I wonder what other types of seeds could work😄

  • @crescent_dawn
    @crescent_dawn Před měsícem

    I love this!!! I've been sorta disappointed looking at buttons to sew with for such a long time but this!!! I need to make it!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      It can be hard finding the right buttons! Hopefully you’ll be happy with the avocado buttons😍

  • @artemystikgaming
    @artemystikgaming Před měsícem +2

    I absolutely love these! What a great idea! 👍😊👍

  • @joydavis3089
    @joydavis3089 Před měsícem

    I love the character of your buttons. I appreciate you left the mistakes in. Now we know how to avoid making them too. Thanks

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you very much! 🫶🏻

  • @veraamosova9340
    @veraamosova9340 Před 27 dny

    Привет тебе из России) мы тебя любим! Все чмоки и миллионы лайков!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 23 dny

      Ohh thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @SmartyPoohBear
    @SmartyPoohBear Před měsícem +2

    Oh wow, they look surprisingly nice--looks like rustic wooden buttons.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you! I was surprised myself😄

  • @hairyballbastic8943
    @hairyballbastic8943 Před měsícem +2

    it might be a bit awkward but maybe drill the whole pit after making some kind of jig to hold it and the drillbit in place so you only really need to cut them?
    super excited to try this myself, thanks for sharing :)

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +2

      Good suggestion! 😁

  • @YasuTaniina
    @YasuTaniina Před měsícem +1

    After watching really very crunchy's video on avocado buttons I was legit wondering the process. I didn't think it still needed to be green, but that makes sense with how you showed it. Thanks

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      I also saw her video, I think avocado buttons are trending😁
      Thanks for watching!

  • @amparoportillopenalba8037
    @amparoportillopenalba8037 Před měsícem

    Maravilla!!! Preciosos!!! Gracias,gracias,gracias!!!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Aww thank you!! 🫶🏻

  • @kellyjean4981
    @kellyjean4981 Před měsícem

    I adore this idea. Thank you for sharing your process

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching! 🫶🏻

  • @fiberfancies
    @fiberfancies Před měsícem

    Nicely done! I have dried avocado pits and carved them, then let them dry completely. I'll have to try making buttons! thanks for this video and tips

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Wow😍 Thanks for watching!

    • @fiberfancies
      @fiberfancies Před měsícem

      @@elinsDIY You're welcome!

  • @lanetravis5790
    @lanetravis5790 Před měsícem

    This is so fun 😁 💖 thank you for sharing all of what you learned. Thank you mostly for the precious encouragement at the end blessings to you 💖💖💖💖💖

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you! God bless you💖💖

  • @30goals
    @30goals Před měsícem +1

    everything about this video was so cute, just love the style and the imperfection with humour made it much more relatable

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Aw thank you so much! 🫶🏻

  • @Apfelkaninchen
    @Apfelkaninchen Před 25 dny

    this is so cute. :3 the idea of having avocado buttons is so adorable for some reason.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 24 dny

      I know right🙊 Thank you!

  • @-.-4
    @-.-4 Před měsícem

    So much easier than using antlers 😊 Avocados are so beneficial in all ways 😊

  • @wudgee
    @wudgee Před měsícem

    Fantastic video. I learned a lot from the mistakes too. I’m going to try this, thank you.

  • @olgacarvalho4811
    @olgacarvalho4811 Před měsícem

    Great idea. Good use of something that would be discarded. Very original

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      I agree, thought it was so cool when I saw someone do it! thanks! 🫶🏻

  • @susanmartorana2282
    @susanmartorana2282 Před měsícem +1

    Absolutely fantastic!! I’m also a knitter, and would love to do this for a cardigan I’m planning to make. Thank you!❤

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Awesome! 😍 Thanks for watching!

  • @margitwes6495
    @margitwes6495 Před měsícem

    Love the buttons! I usually just plant the avocado seeds. We have 5 trees tall enough to go in the ground,hoping they'll survive the next Winter. Appreciate showing what not to do.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Wow that’s so cool🤩 and thank you🫶🏻

  • @subaru7233
    @subaru7233 Před měsícem

    What a fun project! Every year I give my two sisters a little Christmas box full of things I've sewn or made from repurposed and thrifted fabric and materials along with one or two low cost fun things like a hanky or a fan or chopsticks. I wonder if these would pick up dye from vegetables like red cabbage or flower petals if you soaked them right after cutting. I'm going to try it. Thank you, Elin.

  • @sandratorrentes822
    @sandratorrentes822 Před měsícem

    What a neat idea. I love it. I've always saved the pit for my hair. Those buttons are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @gigiatlas2364
    @gigiatlas2364 Před měsícem

    What a great idea! Thank you for this video, and for leaving the mistakes of your experience, we learn a lot by them. I will definitely try, they make a great gift as well.
    The cardigan looks beautiful too!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you! 🫶🏻 and good luck!

  • @bobbiwest6625
    @bobbiwest6625 Před měsícem

    Very great pieces. I've dried the skins, but never the seed. I'll have to try it. The skins become wooden also. Take care,be safe.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! How cool, what did you use the skins for? 😄

  • @shelleymoore7691
    @shelleymoore7691 Před měsícem

    I absolutely loved this!! Thank you for sharing!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching! 🫶🏻

  • @AmoCultumAlo
    @AmoCultumAlo Před měsícem

    This is awesome! Thank you for sharing. I happen to have some avocados, so I'm going to have to give this a go! God Bless!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! And God bless you! ❤️

  • @kitkat8231
    @kitkat8231 Před měsícem +2

    The really very crunchy lady will be jealous lol

  • @amcgee243
    @amcgee243 Před měsícem

    So fun and unique!! Definitely want to try.

  • @susanmiles8208
    @susanmiles8208 Před měsícem

    I think they're brilliant and gorgeous. Wonderful idea

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you very much! 🫶🏻

  • @ThePrairieChronicles
    @ThePrairieChronicles Před měsícem +2

    I used to make beads and buttons from potatoes. I look forward to trying avocado pits.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Wow never thought about that! Did they take long to dry? So cool😄

    • @ThePrairieChronicles
      @ThePrairieChronicles Před měsícem +3

      @@elinsDIY As I recall the drying time varied greatly on the type of potato. There was significant shrinkage and wrinkling, depending on the type of potato. And the beads were generally brittle, though held up fairly well after several coats of clear varnish or acrylic paint (once potatoes were dry). Holes for beads and buttons closed up fast unless there was a metal skewer remaining in the hole throughout the drying time (thick wire or potato baking skewers, though plastic might work - I never tried plastic), but the skewer had to be gently turned each day or the potato hole would "heal" glue itself to the skewer. I cut the beads small, usually into rectangles, but I cut the buttons thicker, and used a circular metal mini cookie cutter. Drying time for buttons was much longer.
      It was a lot of fussy trial and error, but it was interesting. Especially when people marvelled at necklaces made of potato beads. I also made beads by mixing unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon until stiff enough to form into beads. I finished them after they dried with clear crafts varnish.

  • @jeannegow2144
    @jeannegow2144 Před měsícem

    Love this video...thanks for leaving in the mistakes...will save me from making them... fantastic idea...these beautiful buttons🥰

  • @jenthulhu
    @jenthulhu Před měsícem +1

    They sound like dominoes when you tapped them together! I don't know how you got this idea but I love it so much! Thank you. Now I'm off to check out your other videos!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Can’t take credit as I saw someone else doing it! Thanks for watching🫶🏻

  • @pollyanna8473
    @pollyanna8473 Před měsícem

    This is an interesting idea. I would have left them odd shaped instead of the trimming but to each his own...
    Thank you very much for including all the failures as well, makes for a far more educational video.
    Your cardigan is going to be lovely ❤

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much! ❤️ Yes I like that idea too! Did it with some of the smaller ones😄

  • @barbblack7825
    @barbblack7825 Před měsícem +1

    Perseverance really paid off. I love your creativity.

  • @soniasantossoares
    @soniasantossoares Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing with us! Love from Brazil ❤

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching! ❤️

  • @generallygenna
    @generallygenna Před měsícem

    This is such a cool idea! Thank you for sharing!!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching! 🫶🏻

  • @wrona_serowa
    @wrona_serowa Před měsícem

    This is so creative! I'm definitely going to try this one day. I like crocheting, and making a sweater or something with these buttons would be so cute!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      That sounds super cute😍👏🏻

  • @m.jewell9107
    @m.jewell9107 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for showing your process and how we learn from our mistakes. Have you ever considered dyeing them, after all of the shaping and sanding?

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you! I was thinking about doing that, but haven’t tried yet😄

  • @TheSmatt554
    @TheSmatt554 Před měsícem +3

    What a superb idea!!!!

  • @PSA3377
    @PSA3377 Před měsícem

    How lovely and resourceful ❤Thank you 😊

  • @mustard6484
    @mustard6484 Před měsícem

    Ty for the tutorial!! I really admire how the video looks like aesthetically!!

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much!! 🫶🏻

  • @johankristersson7584
    @johankristersson7584 Před měsícem +2

    Never seen a diy like this. Really cool

  • @Lulph
    @Lulph Před měsícem

    This is so inspiring! 😍 Thank you for sharing your process with this lovely clip!

  • @natashafranko4951
    @natashafranko4951 Před měsícem

    Oh wow thats fantastic , thankyou for showing this. What a great thing to do.

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thank you for watching! 🫶🏻

  • @nicolehubbard3536
    @nicolehubbard3536 Před měsícem +1

    What a cool idea! Thanks.

  • @Cre8tiveLifeJournal
    @Cre8tiveLifeJournal Před měsícem +6

    New subscriber here! I eat so many avocados and aside from rooting the pits, I've never thought about how else they could be used. Thank you for this video. God bless

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! God blass you❤️

    • @jenniffercoco
      @jenniffercoco Před měsícem +1

      You can also make tea with it (I personally love the taste) or use them to dye fabric. (the color is pink-ish)

  • @user-AnuPP247
    @user-AnuPP247 Před měsícem

    Brilliant idea! Thanks for the tips!😆

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem

      Thanks for watching! 😁

  • @CarrieP-WJones
    @CarrieP-WJones Před měsícem

    Thanks for sharing such a brilliant idea! I must try making them!😊

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Yay good luck, and thanks for watching! 🫶🏻

  • @hldo00
    @hldo00 Před měsícem

    This is such a fun, cute, smart and ecological idea!!! Would have never thought about that and i’m very resourceful 🙈

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you! I saw someone else do it and had to try☺️

  • @user-if7fd4ey8y
    @user-if7fd4ey8y Před měsícem

    アボカドの種でボタンだなんて凄い発想✨
    素敵です💓

  • @sabsab878
    @sabsab878 Před 29 dny

    Omg, those are so cute! Thank you for sharing! I was always a little sad to through away the avocado seed (you can only have so many house plants) but it looks like that will not be a problem anymore. :) There is a avocado in my kitchen right now and now I know what I will do later today :)

    • @elinsDIY
      @elinsDIY  Před 24 dny

      I know right! Thanks and good luck!😁