NEW Fused Glass Buttons!

I recently tried out a batch of fused glass buttons! They certainly are tricky... it has been hard to drill the holes and have them line up perfectly. Also, I tried to put them in for a firepolish in the kiln but it isn't working out the way I'd like it to. I end up wanting to put the pieces in at a higher temperature so the edges get more rounded, but then I risk having the holes close up. The buttons in the picture above didn't go in for a firepolish, instead I sanded the edges by hand... which is what I may end up doing for all of them if I can't figure out a good firepolish temp.

Then there is the question of price. Technically, two big buttons are comprised of more glass and are more time-consuming to make than a necklace, but how much is someone really going to pay for two buttons?!

This is all very tricky to me. And, as usual, I'll just have to test it out and see how it goes. The good thing is that it opens up a huge area of business; plus a ridiculous amount of people crochet or knit or sew their own clothing, hats and bags. Who wouldn't want some beautiful handmade buttons - right? Doesn't it defeat the purpose to add a crummy factory-produced plastic button to your hand-stitched wares? Sometimes the details are the best part, whether it's in your new short-brimmed hat, or in life.