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Garmet Buttons Using the Wall and Crown Knot > 77

crown knot. It’s possible to make Twine middled and bound with
the button even larger by adding thread (seized) to create a loop on top.
another layer of single wall knots
and another topper of a three-
paired crown knot.
For the dark-colored leather
button, I seized two lengths of
lacing together and formed the
small button with a base of wall
knots and a “topper” of a four-
strand single crown knot. For the
larger leather button, I added to
the pattern a single layer of wall
knots and a topper of single-strand
crown knots.
After you are satisfied with the
shape and size of the button, cut
the ends off closely and dip them
into the shellac. This will prevent
the ends from coming untied. After
the shellac is thoroughly dry, you
might want to paint the button a
different color.

Finishing the knot with the crown. The wall and crown knot in progress.