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£11.99


£11.99
On-Demand masterclass
1 hour 25 minutes
Advanced level
In this on-demand Masterclass, you will learn how to work the passementerie button-making technique known as “Gorl”. This technique is recorded in Diderot & d'Alembert's Encyclopedia of the 18th century as “roster”, and is used to create a faux gimp line on the face of the button. 
You will learn how to make the base thread-wrapped button, and then to work the decorative technique to make a star design. A second video shows how to make the basic rose gorl design.
You should be familiar with thread button making, in particular, thread wrapping star designs, before taking this Masterclass.
You will have access to this Masterclass for 180 days (6 months) from the date of purchase.
Tools and materials required:
You can use your one-time student discount code (which you will find in the tools & materials section of the course when you enrol) at the Gina-B Silkworks online shop checkout for a 10% discount**
Required:
A thread covered button*
A core thread - No 5 or No 3 perle cotton
A covering thread - No 8 perle cotton
A waste thread
a fixed point to hold covering thread at tension
Gina uses our Button Station / Total Trimmings Table
an item to hold the button
such as a stiff cord, braided cord, or our Gorl Button Tool
* The thread covered button used in this class is a 25mm mould, covered with No 8 perle cotton
Needles - tapestry or sharp with an eye large enough for the core thread
Optional
Button Wheels or Circle Gauge to mark divisions on the button mould
Beeswax
**Code may only be used once per student  - not valid for discounted bundles
All available in our online shop at www.ginabsilkworks.co.uk

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