How to make a basic Zwirnknopfe Bottle Cap Button - aka Dorset Bottle Top Button

This video shows you how to make a basic bottle cap or bottle top button - made using the zwirnknopfe technique (made differently to a "true" Dorset button). This is a button with a metal bottle cap - aka a crown cap - encased between the thread layers.
The large rings (Button Moulds No 132) used in this video are available on our website at
www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk
This basic method can be further expanded upon and some really stunning designs can be made.
I mention the Japanese artist Yoko Odaira in the video - you'll find her examples on her blog at
tik2chidori.blog.fc2.com/blog...

[@dannyhonig8375]

The k in Zwirnknopf is not silent, it’s German. ;)

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you!

[@TheKazadoodle]

Fascinating. I saw in another tutorial that rubbing beeswax on your form will help the thread to stick and not move.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Yes, it is something that I have recommended for many years for beginners. Eventually (in most cases), you won't need it when you are more practiced.

[@annewaller1]

Fabulous demo xxx

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thanks hun x

[@globalhikingcr]

Thank you! Always fascinating to watch you wrap these buttons- although, I have to say, that I could not see your needle placement so well by the last round 🌸

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you so much. I will be moving the new camera much closer for the next button video!

[@cheryl7728]

Been loving your videos for the various buttons as I've just done my first button. I know you've done a video for a needle keep/magnet, but do you think this would work as a magnet if placed behind the bottle top? Many thanks x

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Yes, I've seen others do this! You just need a strong magnet so the metal of the cap doesn't interfere.

[@cidanastri7791]

Parabéns 👏👏👏seu trabalho é belíssimo 🌷

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you!

[@carinatmy]

Thank you very much for your sharing 🙏🏻❤️

[@joannewoods1374]

I love this button! I have started following Yoko's Instagram as well. Do you know how she does the bouquets that are wrapped in a fabric with a bow? I would love to learn how to do those. Thank you!

[@GinaBSilkworks]

That button is based on the traditional Dorset button bouquet, but Yoko has cleverly substituted ribbon and or gauze. x

[@lulu43751]

I'm so glad I found your channel! I noticed that you also work with wire. Have you ever tried wire bobbin lace weaving? You seem to be the best person to teach this 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤

[@GinaBSilkworks]

I have to say I have not tried bobbin lace with wire, although I have used real metal threads. Hmm. That's food for thought! 🙂

[@lulu43751]

@@GinaBSilkworks hopefully you'll work on a tutorial 🙏🏻❤

[@ghostsoup1313]

Love your demonstrations but the camera is too far away for such detailed work. Maybe you could zoom in a bit. Thank you for all the great videos.

[@GinaBSilkworks]

Thank you so much! I've just moved my set up and am still working on getting it right, so I really appreciate this feedback.