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    Question Button, Button

    I want to make a black Prince Charlie jacket for Mark to go with the kilt I will be making. Does anyone have an inexpensive source for the square buttons or a suggestion on how to create them? Does any member have an old rag-tag Charlie jacket and are willing to sell the buttons for a thrifty price?

    I ordered the Folkwear pattern. If I can't afford the buttons, then I will ask Mark to make his own buttons in his ceramics class. Or perhaps my husband can use his welder to cut some plain buttons out of aluminum. I think the craft shops sell inexpensive button backs. I would rather find some of the real buttons for sale at an affordable price, but I guess we could put round silver buttons on it. I really like those square buttons, though. Any suggestions?

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    eBay is your friend- HERE.

    6 buttons for ~9.00US

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    Hi Artificer,
    I saw the eBay listing before I wrote the thread, and it was the best price I could find, too. I would sure like to find some for less, even used ones would be quite okay.

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    Dont worry about the buttons, some of the best jackets are totally unique. I do believe someone somewhere has salmons for their buttons.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jordan View Post
    Dont worry about the buttons, some of the best jackets are totally unique. I do believe someone somewhere has salmons for their buttons.
    The Duke of Argyll


    I picked up some viking ship buttons for my jacket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
    I picked up some viking ship buttons for my jacket.
    Oooooo!!!!!

    I like those 'X'!!!!
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    At our local normal fabric shop they have buttons with Celtic knotwork on them, the same price as any other mass market buttons. They would look great on any Scottish jacket, I think.

    Various Viking/Runic/Nordic themed pewter buttons are available from places that sell stuff for Scandinavian costumes. I have a set that has Viking/Runic knotwork on them.

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    Don't know if these fall in your price range, but I have them on my PC and love them.

    http://threefeatherspewter.com/Buttons%20Celtic.htm

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