Welcome to my Button Home Page (The Index). This page has definitions and links to all other pages so it can be used as a site map for my Studio Buttons. I have been creating Studio Buttons since 2009 and work in enamel, beads, gourds, and metal to create a few different types of buttons. I also sell for other Studio Artists so check out the Table of Contents below.
This site has no shopping cart - to order, ask questions, or inquire about custom work, email me. it is important to provide the button number with an inquiry to purchase - each button has an unique number. I usually respond within 48 hours. If you don't hear from me, please call me ...845...597...8386.
 Read about my upcoming book on Enamel Buttons. It is the only book on the subject and it covers all aspects of enamel buttons. It even discusses enamel look-alikes so you will not confuse other materials with this gorgeous media.
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Buttons Table of Contents
Buttons by: 
Buttons by Karen L. Cohen:
Note: I have separate listings for available buttons and archived buttons (those that have already sold) in addition to closed editions/sets. Please be mindful of which page you are viewing to see what is available.
- Newest Buttons - visual index of newest buttons (commissions, enameled, beaded, etc)
- Beaded, Silk Ribbon and other Fabric Button
- Enameled Button
- Gourd Buttons - gourd pieces used a button base
- Metal Buttons - all metal buttons, created with Keum Boo, colored pencil on copper and other metalsmithing technique
Buttons by Diane Almeyda
Diane's buttons are shown by groupings of buttons. If the image is too small, let me know and I can email you a larger version. Also visit her website with other artwort
like earrings.
jb Ebert Buttons
Miscellaneous
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About Me and My buttons
All my buttons are backmarked with my KC stylized signature and, if large enough, also include the year of creation and my button number. Each comes with a card of authentication that describes the button with all it's OMEs and techniques.
My art is guaranteed for quality - if you receive one and don't care for the quality, then just return it within 7 days, in the same condition, for a complete refund (minus shipping and insurance charges).
To attest to the quality of my beadwork - I have a beaded sewing needle case in the permanent collection in the decorative arts section of the Newark Museum.
 I am a member of the National Button Society and the following state societies: CO, FL, PA, NJ, NY. This is a truly amazing hobby. I make Studio Buttons, those little pieces of artwork that are made specifically for Button Collectors.
I normally do the following shows: NJ, NERBA, FL and sometimes OH and PA and sometimes National.
Custom orders accepted. I also make Healing buttons and Survivor buttons with messages inside the button. Just email me with questions, requirements for custom work or if you want to purchase.
Here are some interesting buttons I've collected.
Looking for a non-button gift? Check out my other artwork.
Items that include buttons - jewelry and more...
Group Definitions:
Many of my buttons are one-of-a-kind. But I also have groups of buttons that go together. Here are the definitions of the groups that I create:
- Series is a group of buttons that have the same elements but are all one of a kind (ex: AKC Beauties - all include a pewter dog breed with silk ribbon and a butterfly crystal)
- Open Series is a group of buttons with the same basic design (includes similar objects), but may be different sizes and will have different focals. (ex: Buzz - they all have a bee, honeycomb and flowers).
- Set is a group of buttons with a central theme, but all are different and thus one of a kind (ex: Kenya Wild Lions - one of a set of wild cats, - sold individually or as a set)
- Limited Edition is a group of buttons that are the same design, but the colors may change and although the focal is the same style, it may vary. (ex: Woody The Ocean Rider)
- Open Edition is a like a Limited Edition except there is no upper limit. The reason for this is that I'm not sure how many of the focal I can get so I'm keeping it open.
 My family business, Synthetic Plastics Corp (SPC), was in plastics (surprise!) and one of the product lines was buttons. As it was a family business, new buttons were named after family members. So there is a Karen button in the world. See it at the left. Here is more info on SPC and their products. As you can tell, my interest in buttons started a long time ago, but I never collected them. Now I make them (am collect some lol)!
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