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Ligne To Inch Conversion Table
Ligne 18 20 22 24 28 30 32 34 36 40
Metric 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 23 25
Inch 3/8" 1/2" 9/16" 5/8" 11/16" 3/4" 5/6" 6/7" 7/8" 1"

A button's ligne, refers to a button's size. The word ligne, is a French word that became the standard reference used by German button manufacturers in the early eighteenth century. Ligne is the internationally recognized standard. What does it actually measure? Points of contention actually. Consensus at the time was that a "ligne" measured the inside diameter of a "round wick folded flat." A ligne measurement is inches divided by .0888, or cm divided by 2.2558.

 

All wood products manufactured by Buttonwood Corp such as buttons, beads, buckles and toggles, are made in fine Ash (driftwood), Birch, Bubinga, Rock Maple, Paduka and Zebrawood. Click the picture on each page to view corresponding prices. We welcome clothing manufacturers, retail shop owners, designers and individuals. Minimum purchase $25.00 USD.

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Agate & Sports Zebra Buttons

Agate & Sports Zebra Buttons

Multi-color laminated wood in color sport zebra has been our most popular color combination of this type of wood. Try a few colors, they are sold by the piece and we promise, you'll come back for more!
 

Astrowood Buttons

Astrowood Buttons

Laminated veneers of Norwegian Birch in our "natural" color called Astrowood, completely washable since no color has been added to the wood. Astrowood is a great neutral colorthat can accessorise any outfit.
 

Black Buttons

Black Buttons

Laminated veneers of wood impregnated with dye for colorfast insurance. This is not a "jet" black color since that would obliterate any hint of wood grain in the wood; it is more a silver-grey black. But we call it black for simplicity sake.
 

Black Wine & Parakeet Buttons

Black Wine & Parakeet Buttons

The color 'Black Wine' is very elegant for darker, more sophisticated fabrics 'after six' looks. 'Parakeet' works well with some of the new green shades. It also works well on pillows, as well as curtains..
 

Burntwood 1 Buttons

Burntwood 1 Buttons

The "Burntwood" look is probably our most popular color group, combining inexpensive cost with a real natural look. Its a great button for cotton or linen shirts, skirts or pants..
 

Burntwood Buttons 2

Burntwood Buttons 2

The local white birch burned to achieve the two-tone rustic look, perhaps the most popular color in the wood button range. It will enhance any outfit in our wardrobe...
 

Burntwood Buttons 3

Burntwood Buttons 3

The "burntwood" look is probably our most popular color group, combining inexpensive cost with a real natural look. Works well with beiges, tans, as well as darker colors like emerald green and even navy...
 

Corozo Tagua Nut

Corozo Tagua Nut

The COROZO (a.k.a. TAGUA) NUT refers to the seed of the TAGUA palm tree native to equatorial South America. As this fully dried COROZO NUT is used as substitute for animal ivory, it is sometimes called IVORY NUT. In recent years as people begin to look at natural materials in a new light, its applications are increasing dramatically. For quantities of 2 gross or more we can dye them to match a swatch..Call Steve @ 212 354 7591 for details...
 

Driftwood & Olivewood Buttons

Driftwood & Olivewood Buttons

Genuine olivewood makes up the group in the upper portion of this page. Also shown are honey and burntwood styles with touches of metal decoration. The toggles on the lower right hand side can be cut to any length, but are stocked mainly as shown.
 

Earth & Tara Buttons

Earth & Tara Buttons

The 'Earth' and 'Tara' colors of our multi-color laminated wood range are great for darker fabrics or Autumn and winterwear.
 

Exotic Wood-Hearts & Honey Burnt Buttons

Exotic Wood-Hearts & Honey Burnt Buttons

This eclectic group shows naturals, exotic wood (zebrano) and heart shaped novelty buttons in birch & maple.
 

Fiesta & Oriental Buttons

Fiesta & Oriental Buttons

Multi-color laminated wood colors "Fiesta" with shades of natural, green & red, and "Oriental" with yellow, black & natural are currently available.
 

Wood Buckles 1

Wood Buckles 1

This group of natural wood buckles including the one pictured is 2 1/4" in diameter and has 2- 1 1/2" slots. The color shown is called burntwood. They are also available in natural, which you will find when you clcik on the photo.
 

Painted Wood & HiDomes & Naturals

Painted Wood & HiDomes & Naturals

The hand-painted group on the upper-half of the page is painted by our resident artist, V. Parvez. She can produce any design you wish with a 2 gross minimum. Delivery: 2-3 weeks for production. Samples in stock for immediate delivery.
 

Spice & Tiger Buttons

Spice & Tiger Buttons

Spice and Tiger colors in the multi-color laminated wood have a wax polish finish instead of dipped polyurethane. This finish creates a satin sheen not the hi-gloss as seen in other colors (i.e., tara, earth), but still quite beautiful.
 

Star & Tulip & Apple & Bowling Pin

Star & Tulip & Apple & Bowling Pin

These buttons are some of our latest designs combining wood with metal accents. Also shown are our novelty items, apple, tulip, star and bowling pin.
 

Toggle 2

Toggle 2

Our range of toggles are made from genuine American species indigenous to the northeast U.S. Turned, stained and finished in our plant exclusively for our customers around the world.
 

Yellow Jacket & Brown Wine Buttons

Yellow Jacket & Brown Wine Buttons

The colors "Yellow Jacket" and "Brown Wine" combine well with brightly colored sportswear (Y.J.) or more "natural" earth tones (B.W.).
 

Large Diameter Natural Buttons

Large Diameter Natural Buttons

These large diameter (45/55/70/) buttons are relatively inexpensive and deliver the real "natural" look with a big visual impact. The 45/ is 1 1/8", the 55/ is 1 3/8", and the 70/ is 1 3/4" in diameter.
 

RWB & Sage Buttons

RWB & Sage Buttons

Our multi-color laminate range contains these 2 unusual color combinations - red, white and blue veneers. The sage colors has a natural top layer in the center, surrounded by hints of green.
 

Toggle 1

Toggle 1

Wooden toggles are gaining great popularity as trimming and we stock a large range of styles. The very popular "Step" toggle (#13) comes in 3 sizes and the "Cigar" toggle (#62) is a classic for outerwear.
 

Sports & SmallToggles & Naturals

Sports & SmallToggles & Naturals

This diverse group has naturals, laminates, toggles and features our unique sport group - basketball, baseball, football and bat.
 

Quilting & Drape & Sash Buttons

Quilting & Drape & Sash Buttons

The hand-painted group on the upper-half of the page is painted by our resident artist, V. Parvez. She can produce any design you wish with a 2 gross minimum. Delivery: 2-3 weeks for production. Samples in stock for immediate delivery.
 

Olivewood & Eyelets & Laminated Toggles

Olivewood & Eyelets & Laminated Toggles

Genuine olivewood makes up the group in the upper portion of this page. Also shown are honey and burntwood styles with touches of metal decoration. The toggles on the lower right hand side can be cut to any length, but are stocked mainly as shown.
 

Toggle 3

Toggle 3

All our toggles are available with either the staple (H designation) or the more colorful gold pin shank (W), as well as with 2 holes. We can even make just 1 hole, for special orders. Just give us a call, 212 354-7591!
 

Pastel Colored Buttons

Pastel Colored Buttons

This new group of buttons features many pastel colors and sizes and also some toggles. The colors are basics, like yellow, emerald green, pink, vilolet, orange, navy, light green, cranberry, teal, and purple. They are sold by the dozen.
 

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