About Us
How does a business like Just Another Button Company get started? It wasn't because of a well researched plan. Instead, this business was born by accident. A mounting pile of buttons suggested a need to share and the word got out that these buttons were something special.
Cecile's Button Story
Back in the 1990’s, my kids and I discovered a delightful craft book about using polymer clay to make fun projects like refrigerator magnets. The book came with little bars of clay, and we had such a blast with it that we used up all the clay in one day. Since then, my passion for polymer clay has grown to where, just last year, I purchased over 5,000 bars of clay—and I’m still having fun!
A step beyond those simple magnets, the book introduced us to building a cane—a three-dimensional design within the clay that can be stretched and pulled. The magic lies in how the design stays consistent throughout the cane, shrinking in size but never losing clarity. I cut slices, baked them, drilled a couple of holes, and voila: buttons--lots and lots of buttons. 
Watch how this process works on our YouTube channel, where I demonstrate transforming a cane into Ribbit—a whimsical frog button. When this video was filmed in the Fat Quarter Shop studio in 2013, I had enough years of practice that I made the process look like magic.
Back to the 90's, the button-making hobby became a business and word got around that yet another button company had joined the needlework industry. We jokingly called ourselves Just Another Button Company. Shop owners laughed, then paused long enough to appreciate the art in our buttons. Soon JABC buttons were available in lots of cross stitch and quilt shops, and we needed a crew of Buttoneers to meet growing demand.
Today, our company operates out of a small-town USA office with a hard working office staff--Dawn, Julie, Colleen, Marsha and Kathy and a team of skilled artisans. Combined, Darla, Donna, Candy, Karen, Amy and Cecile hold 150+ years of button-making experience.
Behind the Scenes
Step into the colorful world of button making where clay becomes art. Fanciful and detailed, each clay piece is built, sliced and drilled by hand, ensuring no two buttons or pins are exactly alike.
The clay buttons have been our focus since the beginning, but we also hand-dye molded buttons and create patterns and kits to inspire projects for all the buttons.
Want to see the magic in action? Check out our YouTube channel for a behind-the-scenes look at how we make buttons! The two demo videos were produced during a visit to Fat Quarter Shop, but many other videos are direct from Just Another Button Company and share the passion that goes into everything we make. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just discovering the joy of handmade buttons, our channel is filled with inspiration, tips, and a close look at the artistry behind each piece.
The Family Behind the Buttons
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Cecile was an original founder in 1996 and serves as the President and Chief Button Maker. She makes and designs buttons every day plus directs our team of button makers. Look for the fascinating video of Cecile making buttons from polymer clay on our YouTube channel! |
Daughter, Rachel joined the JABC team in 2010, and built our company's online presence with the website and social media She's also been known to get her hands dirty in the dye room occasionally. Look for our YouTube video of Rachel hand-dyeing buttons! |
Rachel, Jon and Dan gathered at the original clay-making table to help mom, Cecile celebrate a recent company anniversary. All three still enjoy working with their hands and are passing on to their own children the joy in art, building and crafting.
Cecile still makes buttons most days, but also enjoys crafting and exploring with her grandchildren--and is always ready to teach someone to help at work!
