The other day, I was reading the comments on my Facebook page and noticed that someone suggested using buttons for the wheels of my beaded M1 Abrams main battle tank. I thought that was a great idea, so yesterday, I went to Windsor Button in downtown Boston.
I looked at almost every button they had (they have many!). I almost bought a set, but then, at the last minute, I decided not to. I don't know why. Maybe it was because the buttons I liked were actually plastic instead of metal, or maybe it was because they were pricey, or both!
So, disappointed, I came home & just kept beading my tank.
Now, I don't know what to use for the wheels...
Maybe I'll just make beaded ones!! :o
Maybe I'll just make beaded ones!! :o
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Well, at least you had a look at the buttons and will file the image in your "later file" for when the need arises. In the meantime, you surely will find a good solution!
I like the washers. The tank is looking great. How are you going to do the traction belt?
Thanks for the comments! Right now I am thinking of working with the washers somehow, but I'm not sure! I am still thinking about how to do that belt, too! :)
I think the wheels on the tank are good. It's a tank. :-)
What a kewl button shop --- too many to make a decision, though. Like the camouflage beading -- have been knitting the GSs hats and gloves in the camouflage yarns. I think my favorite is still "Waiting for Dad".
Gosh that's a tough one, what about bolts with very short shafts?
or those clock-gear findings.... those'll work, too.
Heh! that is funny! I do things like this all of the time!
Try the nuts and bolts section of your local hardware store.
Thanks, Mo. I actually tried that first and didn't blog about it. Haven't come up with anything there yet!
You could always buttonhole stitch over your washers with metallic or other thread??
P.S. love your cat brooch
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