1- cut the avocado pit when fresh, it's easier. even drilling the holes and the peeling of the skin is easier. then let dry. 2- put the sanding paper around a flat object, like a cooking spatula. then move the button, not the sandpaper. much easier. handymen cut a rectangle that fit in their hand from a wooden plank, then roll the sandpaper around it. you can move the wood around big pieces you need to sand, or fix it and sand little pieces on it. loved the video. thanks!
I came across you in my feed today and subscribed. I loved watching, especially when you shared your process and pushing through the mistakes. I loved the tips that your viewer offered above, as well. In both cases, I felt like I was in your studio watching and participating, in my mind for today. And in my actions on a day yet to come. 😂
Yes! I'm learning how to see mistakes as an important part of learning, really appreciate seeing the whole process, I probably would've given up half way (wayy too hard on myself - perfectionist) so commend you for keeping going and just learning from what didn't go quite right! ❤
This felt like such a random video i had to watch. I loved it! I just learned how to make cordage from banana stems which grow in my garden here in West Africa. Now i can make beads from avocados to attach to the cordage. Cant wait to watch your other videos. ❤
What a great idea. How are the buttons after washing? Will they stay hard or break after a while? Thank you for leaving the failures and for your patience, while trying out better methods.
@lanetower3411 What a great idea! And just in time,too. I rediscovered my mother's old (40's) cotton bed sheets when checking my fabric stash for material for pillow cases. Plant dyes have been on my mind lately for things to do with grandson during school holiday. Tech kids has to learn about the old ways :).
@@margitwes6495 avocado pits=pink. Pomegranate rind= yellow. You may need a mordant. Alum is one. If you have one of those deodorant crystals, they work. Soak the cloth in the mordant first. A rusty nail is another, but I think it dyes the cloth more blue.
Wow, what a sustainable way to use the stone. And I really appreciated, that you left your "failures in the bidoe - this helps so much to do it the right way❤
I love this! I love the use of something that would usually just be tossed out, I love the sustainability, I love being able to learn from your mistakes! The perfect how-to video, letting us know what to do and what not to do and why!
I love how you left all your mistakes on the video ❤ ive felt quite disappointed in myself by doing that kind of stuff when a tutorial seemed to be easy
Your knitting is beautiful. I love the neutral color of your sweater. Your buttons work well with that color. Bravo for such wonderful work. I thank you for showing us what you d I d wrong...now we wont do that
Consider getting a little hand file/saw. It's about the size of a screwdriver and you can switch out the blades. Great for small, fine work. :) ETA: Those buttons look like owl faces. Would be so cute to use natural ink to draw little owl features and have them as buttons!
I know everyone's saying it but thanks for putting the bloopers in :) When most people make videos everything is too perfect, they always have fancy tools, there's no improvisation, there is 0 mess and it's just not what making crafts is really like!
Thank you for sharing an amazing awesome experience. Thank you for sharing the mistakes too, it was a great learning experience for us all. My question is how to preserve them, such as do you seal them with a clear sealant possibility, because you have to wash the garment and I'm just curious how the buttons will hold up getting wet from washing and as they continue to age/dry on the garment will they hold up or crack over time without some type of preservative step added. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let us know. Thank you again for your awesome idea and video.
These look pretty and unique but I don't imagine that the avocados will have the strength to hold up over time and stress. I would just slice up a wooden dowel to the desired width and diameter.
Very glad about halfway through the video you stopped drilling right next to your hand! If anyone wants to prevent the rotating button problem by not holding it, a piece of tape over the entire thing will do the trick, you'll still see the button outline with a blue tape too
it might be a bit awkward but maybe drill the whole pit after making some kind of jig to hold it and the drillbit in place so you only really need to cut them? super excited to try this myself, thanks for sharing :)
Omg I'm obsessed! Thank you for sharing your mistakes and normalising that they happen. Not only does it save the rest of us from making the same ones, it also prevents EVEN MORE wastage than you already are by reusing the pips and teaching us how to
Seeing the mistakes was useful but this vid is far too confusing for me to follow. Having to quickly read gives me no chance to look at the video. I know, I can slow down the video & freeze the screen while reading but it’s just not worth it. Making buttons is a great idea, I’ll look elsewhere for clearer instructions. Sorry, thumbs down from me.
My husband works at a fast food joint and has been bringing me home avocado pits until I finally make the buttons. I think today's the day! Thanks for this awesome, informative video!
I made my first before watching this vedio, and really was happy to see the same idea. My seed fell and bloke in have along the natural split, so i cut mine narrow and long like an oval shape but i relly like them, i will also be using them in a knitted t-shirt. Want to test with other seeds too❤👍🏻
This is a fun idea. I eat lots of avocados and now I won't feel guilty about the pits being tossed. Now if you find a way to wash items these may be put on, please let us all know. Thanks for this video.
Curious how they washed on the apron. I use avocado pits and skin to make a pink dye for cloth and paper. I wonder if drying them prevented the dye from coming out.
Cute idea! Be aware that you should always wash your fruit or veg Before you cut it. Cross contamination can occur from stuff on the skin and your knife drags it through to the inside.
I didn’t have the best day today, but I just came across this video and I’m ending my day with with inspirational video that had the most perfect reminder for me at the very end. Thank you for sharing this video ♥️ 🥑
Hi Elin, I just made some avocado buttons. I was wondering if you wash your clothing with these buttons.. does it give off color? As avocado pits are also used as a natural dye. If yes, is there a way to prevent the color from leaching onto the fabric? Is there like a natural and durable way to seal the avocado buttons so they can endure washing and don't / or no longer give off color? What has your experience been like, after using them for some time now? Kind regards, L
Huh! I always respect creativity! But considering the hassle & the rejects I think I'll avoid these buttons! Plus it's too easy to slip & cut a finger!
it's a good idea to drill a small pilot hole first! if you use the large bit right away, you're putting a lot more stress on your material and it can split - use a smaller bit first and work your way up, gradually expanding the hole to minimize this. cool idea, next time i buy avocados i'll have to try this! i enjoy how they look like little pig snouts. it's really cute 🐽🐽🐽
First video of yours I've seen, and I love the verse at the end 😊 One question: do you know if the buttons will wash well in a machine, or should they only be used on a hand wash item?
since avocado pits can be used to dye cloth, isn't it possible that the buttons could dye the clothes when they get washed? especially on light garments.
Absolutely amazing!! How you thought of that I’ll never know. But wow!🤩 🤩 I’m definitely going to be trying this 😍😍 Out of curiosity how long did you dry them before drilling holes? Maybe I missed it.
After watching really very crunchy's video on avocado buttons I was legit wondering the process. I didn't think it still needed to be green, but that makes sense with how you showed it. Thanks
Mabe if you drilled the holes while not dryed out totally ,they would crack less.? I don't know. I make Sculpty buttons and it's easy to pke the holes with a skewer. But I've never TRYED Avocado seeds before. Why not try drilling before drying out. ? Couldn't hurt ,huh? Thanks for sharing. Lovely product.❤️
Hi, thanks! yep that’s what I did, and it was really easy like you said😄👌🏻 it’s just the one I showed that cracked was too thin and was splitting already where I tried to make the hole🙈
@@truthnotlies I wouldn’t mind music in principle, but this used a short motif that kept repeating. A full song would be better. Of even a voiceover where she describes what is happening.
New subscriber here! I eat so many avocados and aside from rooting the pits, I've never thought about how else they could be used. Thank you for this video. God bless
Wow! I normally think of avery- and anythinf but i would NEVER have thought of this! This is super! Im so glad i saw your video this is going to be my next favourite thing when the price of avocado's drop again 😂
They sound like dominoes when you tapped them together! I don't know how you got this idea but I love it so much! Thank you. Now I'm off to check out your other videos!
Great video! I used my Swiss Army knife to cut them. It makes a quick cut and has a thinner blade. I also used the broken piece to make fishtail shapes for another project.
You can use a thinner drill bitcat first, to avoid breaking the button Actually avocado seeds are soft, you can shred them, chop them fine, dehydrate them. I blend them to powder and add by the Tbsp to soups, stews, beans, it gives a soft avocado taste. I wonder howcdurable your buttons will be ...
Now you have me thinking about all the other pits in our lives --- dates, cherries come to mind to be repurposed in this way, maybe make beads from grape seeds that can be strung together in a circle then made into a button (more decorative than functional I think). In future, if it is possible, please make the instructions go across the top of the screen, my set up kept showing the audio tool bar. Otherwise, I liked the approach. Keep it going!
Just found your channel. How lovely! I’ve subscribed! Im also interested in the beautiful knitted sweater pattern that the avocado buttons are sewn to.
Love the buttons! I usually just plant the avocado seeds. We have 5 trees tall enough to go in the ground,hoping they'll survive the next Winter. Appreciate showing what not to do.
Omg, those are so cute! Thank you for sharing! I was always a little sad to through away the avocado seed (you can only have so many house plants) but it looks like that will not be a problem anymore. :) There is a avocado in my kitchen right now and now I know what I will do later today :)
These are really great thanks for this video. And I love seeing all your mistakes. Mistakes help us learn and your mistakes will help us feel that our are normal.❤
They look like they didn't expect me to be there. Tell them they don't need to cover up their vitiligo with beeswax for me, I love them just as they are. (They look like endearing little faces 😅)
@@elinsDIY As I recall the drying time varied greatly on the type of potato. There was significant shrinkage and wrinkling, depending on the type of potato. And the beads were generally brittle, though held up fairly well after several coats of clear varnish or acrylic paint (once potatoes were dry). Holes for beads and buttons closed up fast unless there was a metal skewer remaining in the hole throughout the drying time (thick wire or potato baking skewers, though plastic might work - I never tried plastic), but the skewer had to be gently turned each day or the potato hole would "heal" glue itself to the skewer. I cut the beads small, usually into rectangles, but I cut the buttons thicker, and used a circular metal mini cookie cutter. Drying time for buttons was much longer. It was a lot of fussy trial and error, but it was interesting. Especially when people marvelled at necklaces made of potato beads. I also made beads by mixing unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon until stiff enough to form into beads. I finished them after they dried with clear crafts varnish.
I really appreciate the mistakes being left in. I wish more people did that
Thank you very much for the feedback!
Me too.
@@elinsDIY same!
Same!
Yeeeah!!
1- cut the avocado pit when fresh, it's easier. even drilling the holes and the peeling of the skin is easier. then let dry.
2- put the sanding paper around a flat object, like a cooking spatula. then move the button, not the sandpaper. much easier.
handymen cut a rectangle that fit in their hand from a wooden plank, then roll the sandpaper around it. you can move the wood around big pieces you need to sand, or fix it and sand little pieces on it.
loved the video. thanks!
Thank you for the tips😍
Don't they warp while drying?
Merci pour la traduction en français et pour vos explications. Peut-on passer ces boutons à la machine à laver ?
А стирать изделие пробовали?
I came across you in my feed today and subscribed. I loved watching, especially when you shared your process and pushing through the mistakes.
I loved the tips that your viewer offered above, as well. In both cases, I felt like I was in your studio watching and participating, in my mind for today. And in my actions on a day yet to come. 😂
Refreshing to see someone share the learning process, mistakes and all, and thus teaching others. Awesome!
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Yes! I'm learning how to see mistakes as an important part of learning, really appreciate seeing the whole process, I probably would've given up half way (wayy too hard on myself - perfectionist) so commend you for keeping going and just learning from what didn't go quite right! ❤
This felt like such a random video i had to watch. I loved it! I just learned how to make cordage from banana stems which grow in my garden here in West Africa. Now i can make beads from avocados to attach to the cordage. Cant wait to watch your other videos. ❤
Thank you so much! ❤️ wow that sounds so cool!! Which I lived in a country where we could grow bananas🙈
Do you have videos of your projects on here? I would love to see the beads you make! 😊
What a great idea. How are the buttons after washing? Will they stay hard or break after a while? Thank you for leaving the failures and for your patience, while trying out better methods.
I would also like to know whether they survive getting washed.
Great idea! You can also use them to dye cloth. It comes out a beautiful baby pink.
Wow that’s amazing!
@lanetower3411 What a great idea! And just in time,too. I rediscovered my mother's old (40's) cotton bed sheets when checking my fabric stash for material for pillow cases. Plant dyes have been on my mind lately for things to do with grandson during school holiday. Tech kids has to learn about the old ways :).
@@margitwes6495 avocado pits=pink. Pomegranate rind= yellow. You may need a mordant. Alum is one. If you have one of those deodorant crystals, they work. Soak the cloth in the mordant first. A rusty nail is another, but I think it dyes the cloth more blue.
@@lanetower3411 Thank you for taking the time to respond with more info. I'll never look at rusty nails the same way :)
Didn't know these things. Cool!
Wow, what a sustainable way to use the stone. And I really appreciated, that you left your "failures in the bidoe - this helps so much to do it the right way❤
Thank you ❤️
I love this!! Thanks for sharing!!❤🥑❤️
I love this! I love the use of something that would usually just be tossed out, I love the sustainability, I love being able to learn from your mistakes! The perfect how-to video, letting us know what to do and what not to do and why!
Thank you so much!! I agree, it feels so good to use something that otherwise would be wasted!
I usually try yo grow mine for a free plant 🥰 this is super fun too!!
I ADORE these buttons! Thank you for showing us what NOT to do so we can avoid pitfalls. (PITfalls---see what I did there?)
Hahah, thank you! 🫶🏻
I love how you left all your mistakes on the video ❤ ive felt quite disappointed in myself by doing that kind of stuff when a tutorial seemed to be easy
I know the feeling! Thank you🫶🏻
This is really cute! This is what youtube is for
Thank you! 🫶🏻
What a cute idea, and I love the ASMR sounds your little buttons made as you worked with them!
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Your knitting is beautiful. I love the neutral color of your sweater. Your buttons work well with that color. Bravo for such wonderful work. I thank you for showing us what you d I d wrong...now we wont do that
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Consider getting a little hand file/saw. It's about the size of a screwdriver and you can switch out the blades. Great for small, fine work. :)
ETA: Those buttons look like owl faces. Would be so cute to use natural ink to draw little owl features and have them as buttons!
Great tips! Thanks😁
I can feel the beginning of my crunchy mom era beginning. I just started seriously gardening to the point where we can eat from it
That is so cool ❤
How fun!!
I know everyone's saying it but thanks for putting the bloopers in :) When most people make videos everything is too perfect, they always have fancy tools, there's no improvisation, there is 0 mess and it's just not what making crafts is really like!
Thank you very much! 🫶🏻
I had no idea.. and thank you for showing the mistakes, I'd def cut too thin otherwise❤
Thanks for watching! ❤️
These are great! I love the rustic look. Perfect with your beautiful sweater. Thank you for showing your entire process Mistakes and all. 💖
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Cool! I hope they wash well when the sweater is washed.
Yes, that’s a really good point! I think this is such a cute idea so I hope they do
Thanks Google algorithm got the suggestion! And thanks for making the video :)
Thanks for watching! :)
I love that you also included any mistakes. That is so helpful. What a great idea.
Thank you! 🫶🏻
Interesting.
How did they hold up after going through the washing machine?
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Thank you for sharing an amazing awesome experience. Thank you for sharing the mistakes too, it was a great learning experience for us all. My question is how to preserve them, such as do you seal them with a clear sealant possibility, because you have to wash the garment and I'm just curious how the buttons will hold up getting wet from washing and as they continue to age/dry on the garment will they hold up or crack over time without some type of preservative step added. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let us know. Thank you again for your awesome idea and video.
Insanely fab idea!
These look pretty and unique but I don't imagine that the avocados will have the strength to hold up over time and stress. I would just slice up a wooden dowel to the desired width and diameter.
Very glad about halfway through the video you stopped drilling right next to your hand! If anyone wants to prevent the rotating button problem by not holding it, a piece of tape over the entire thing will do the trick, you'll still see the button outline with a blue tape too
Wow - these are so rustic and natural - and a great way to recycle the pits.
I agree😄 Thank you! 🫶🏻
Your monotonous music is hypnostic. 😳
Unfortunately these buttons are not pretty.
Bless you for not quitting.They’re adorable,love them. ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘
Aw thank you very much! 🥰
This video was a joy to watch. Your timing was excellent. You kept me engaged. Nice work on the editing as well.
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Wonder if you could wash them 😀
I would think so, but gonna check soon😁
It might be wise to seal them somehow to prevent water from absorbing in
it might be a bit awkward but maybe drill the whole pit after making some kind of jig to hold it and the drillbit in place so you only really need to cut them?
super excited to try this myself, thanks for sharing :)
Good suggestion! 😁
Omg I'm obsessed! Thank you for sharing your mistakes and normalising that they happen. Not only does it save the rest of us from making the same ones, it also prevents EVEN MORE wastage than you already are by reusing the pips and teaching us how to
Thank you!! 🥰
Seeing the mistakes was useful but this vid is far too confusing for me to follow. Having to quickly read gives me no chance to look at the video. I know, I can slow down the video & freeze the screen while reading but it’s just not worth it. Making buttons is a great idea, I’ll look elsewhere for clearer instructions. Sorry, thumbs down from me.
Sorry about that, but thanks for the feedback!
My husband works at a fast food joint and has been bringing me home avocado pits until I finally make the buttons. I think today's the day! Thanks for this awesome, informative video!
How fun!! 😄
I made my first before watching this vedio, and really was happy to see the same idea. My seed fell and bloke in have along the natural split, so i cut mine narrow and long like an oval shape but i relly like them, i will also be using them in a knitted t-shirt. Want to test with other seeds too❤👍🏻
That’s a really good idea to cut them oval! 👌🏻 I wonder what other types of seeds could work😄
You can also make carved half sphere medallions or domed buttons by carving pictures into the still soft half avocado pit.
Great idea! 😄
Thank you for showing your process and how we learn from our mistakes. Have you ever considered dyeing them, after all of the shaping and sanding?
Thank you! I was thinking about doing that, but haven’t tried yet😄
This is a fun idea. I eat lots of avocados and now I won't feel guilty about the pits being tossed. Now if you find a way to wash items these may be put on, please let us all know. Thanks for this video.
Hm, good question! I usually handwash my knit sweaters so at least that would be fine I think (hope🤔) thanks for watching!
Я думаю, что такие пуговицы очень хрупкие и не практичные, годятся только для декоративной отделки
They actually feel just like a wooden button😄
Oh wow, they look surprisingly nice--looks like rustic wooden buttons.
Thank you! I was surprised myself😄
Curious how they washed on the apron. I use avocado pits and skin to make a pink dye for cloth and paper. I wonder if drying them prevented the dye from coming out.
Oh wow cool, thanks for sharing that! I should try washing them, hopefully it makes the difference that they are dried🙊
Why not cut them on day one? What is the advantage of the 3 day drying?
Cute idea! Be aware that you should always wash your fruit or veg Before you cut it. Cross contamination can occur from stuff on the skin and your knife drags it through to the inside.
Thanks!
I didn’t have the best day today, but I just came across this video and I’m ending my day with with inspirational video that had the most perfect reminder for me at the very end. Thank you for sharing this video ♥️ 🥑
Aww thank you so much for that sweet comment! God bless you❤️
Oh my gosh, talk about being resourceful. This is brilliant. I really enjoyed watching this. Thanks for showing this 😊
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Woooow, what a great idea to use the stone making buttons!! Will try it👍. Thank you even fir your mistake😃🦋🇸🇪🫶
Thank you! 🥰
Hi Elin, I just made some avocado buttons. I was wondering if you wash your clothing with these buttons.. does it give off color? As avocado pits are also used as a natural dye. If yes, is there a way to prevent the color from leaching onto the fabric? Is there like a natural and durable way to seal the avocado buttons so they can endure washing and don't / or no longer give off color? What has your experience been like, after using them for some time now? Kind regards, L
Fascinating & really cool❤ Why didn't I know that! Now I do...Thank you✌
Thank you❤️
Did the garment turn pink after washing it? Avocado pits can be used to naturally dye fibre...
Eh...too many variables for just a few pieces, they're cute in theory though.
Que lindo!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! ❤️
Huh! I always respect creativity! But considering the hassle & the rejects I think I'll avoid these buttons! Plus it's too easy to slip & cut a finger!
I absolutely love these! What a great idea! 👍😊👍
Thank you! 🫶🏻
Who clicked on this because of @reallyverycrunchy mom's obsessive idea to make these in the middle of the night? 😅❤
Absolutely fantastic!! I’m also a knitter, and would love to do this for a cardigan I’m planning to make. Thank you!❤
Awesome! 😍 Thanks for watching!
What a superb idea!!!!
it's a good idea to drill a small pilot hole first! if you use the large bit right away, you're putting a lot more stress on your material and it can split - use a smaller bit first and work your way up, gradually expanding the hole to minimize this.
cool idea, next time i buy avocados i'll have to try this! i enjoy how they look like little pig snouts. it's really cute 🐽🐽🐽
thks for the idea
The really very crunchy lady will be jealous lol
Hahhah😆
First video of yours I've seen, and I love the verse at the end 😊
One question: do you know if the buttons will wash well in a machine, or should they only be used on a hand wash item?
since avocado pits can be used to dye cloth, isn't it possible that the buttons could dye the clothes when they get washed? especially on light garments.
Absolutely amazing!! How you thought of that I’ll never know. But wow!🤩 🤩 I’m definitely going to be trying this 😍😍
Out of curiosity how long did you dry them before drilling holes? Maybe I missed it.
I can’t take credit for the idea! Saw someone else do it😍 I drilled the holes same day as I cut them (day 3) 🫶🏻
Ерасная идея. Я буду делать такие пуговицы тоже. ❤
After watching really very crunchy's video on avocado buttons I was legit wondering the process. I didn't think it still needed to be green, but that makes sense with how you showed it. Thanks
I also saw her video, I think avocado buttons are trending😁
Thanks for watching!
How soon do they get deformed and crack as the drying still continues?
These are cute! And you can make tea out of the husk and the pit pcs that weren't suitable for buttons.
Mabe if you drilled the holes while not dryed out totally ,they would crack less.? I don't know. I make Sculpty buttons and it's easy to pke the holes with a skewer. But I've never TRYED Avocado seeds before.
Why not try drilling before drying out. ? Couldn't hurt ,huh? Thanks for sharing. Lovely product.❤️
Hi, thanks! yep that’s what I did, and it was really easy like you said😄👌🏻 it’s just the one I showed that cracked was too thin and was splitting already where I tried to make the hole🙈
You making it real.
Thank you.
Blessings from Oklahoma to you and your loved ones 👍
Thank you! God bless🫶🏻
Adorable! Thanx for posting your adventures with the famed Avocado Stone!!💕🥑
Thank you for watching! 💕
It would be better without the music. The notes repeat too quickly.
I liked the music
@@truthnotlies I wouldn’t mind music in principle, but this used a short motif that kept repeating. A full song would be better. Of even a voiceover where she describes what is happening.
Thanks for the feedback! 🫶🏻
Never seen a diy like this. Really cool
Thanks😄
New subscriber here! I eat so many avocados and aside from rooting the pits, I've never thought about how else they could be used. Thank you for this video. God bless
Thank you! God blass you❤️
You can also make tea with it (I personally love the taste) or use them to dye fabric. (the color is pink-ish)
Great to see the mistakes. Either you win or you learn.
That’s the way to see it! 🫶🏻
Are the advocado buttons wash proof?
Wow! I normally think of avery- and anythinf but i would NEVER have thought of this! This is super! Im so glad i saw your video this is going to be my next favourite thing when the price of avocado's drop again 😂
Haha awesome! I wouldn’t have thought of it either if I didn’t see someone do it😁
Please make subtitles bigger with contrasting color behind words.
They way you have it, very difficult to read.
Thanks for feedback!
Are the avocado buttons washable?
I'm so glad the algorithm brought me here! What a fun video. I like the imperfections. Handmade goods should always be a little imperfect, imho.
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Орех нужно сначала высушить, а затем уже распилить на пластины, и сделать отверстия.
Great idea! You should let the avocado pit dry out first 😬
They sound like dominoes when you tapped them together! I don't know how you got this idea but I love it so much! Thank you. Now I'm off to check out your other videos!
Can’t take credit as I saw someone else doing it! Thanks for watching🫶🏻
do they stand up to washing? They look so cute!
Great video! I used my Swiss Army knife to cut them. It makes a quick cut and has a thinner blade. I also used the broken piece to make fishtail shapes for another project.
Wow awesome!!
You can use a thinner drill bitcat first, to avoid breaking the button
Actually avocado seeds are soft, you can shred them, chop them fine, dehydrate them. I blend them to powder and add by the Tbsp to soups, stews, beans, it gives a soft avocado taste.
I wonder howcdurable your buttons will be
...
Cool!
Thank you very much for this video
Thank you so much! Good luck🫶🏻
Now you have me thinking about all the other pits in our lives --- dates, cherries come to mind to be repurposed in this way, maybe make beads from grape seeds that can be strung together in a circle then made into a button (more decorative than functional I think). In future, if it is possible, please make the instructions go across the top of the screen, my set up kept showing the audio tool bar. Otherwise, I liked the approach. Keep it going!
Good ideas! And thank you for the feedback! 🫶🏻
Just found your channel. How lovely! I’ve subscribed! Im also interested in the beautiful knitted sweater pattern that the avocado buttons are sewn to.
Thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Wow!
So amny avocado pips and nothing to do with them till now... This must be one of the best odeas ever.😅 Love it! Thankssss
Haha thank you so much! 🫶🏻
Love the buttons! I usually just plant the avocado seeds. We have 5 trees tall enough to go in the ground,hoping they'll survive the next Winter. Appreciate showing what not to do.
Wow that’s so cool🤩 and thank you🫶🏻
This is so cute and wholesome. Thank you. (And thanks for showing your mistakes. xx)
Thank you so much! 🥰
Maravilhoso! Gostei muito! Já lavou a roupa para ver se o botão solta tinta ou amolece?
Omg, those are so cute! Thank you for sharing! I was always a little sad to through away the avocado seed (you can only have so many house plants) but it looks like that will not be a problem anymore. :) There is a avocado in my kitchen right now and now I know what I will do later today :)
I know right! Thanks and good luck!😁
Very great pieces. I've dried the skins, but never the seed. I'll have to try it. The skins become wooden also. Take care,be safe.
Thank you! How cool, what did you use the skins for? 😄
Lovely!
Thank you🫶🏻
These are really great thanks for this video. And I love seeing all your mistakes. Mistakes help us learn and your mistakes will help us feel that our are normal.❤
Thank you! ❤️
Los botones de semillas de aguacate no deben ser mojados al lavar la ropa pues se destruyen con el agua.
They look like they didn't expect me to be there. Tell them they don't need to cover up their vitiligo with beeswax for me, I love them just as they are. (They look like endearing little faces 😅)
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I used to make beads and buttons from potatoes. I look forward to trying avocado pits.
Wow never thought about that! Did they take long to dry? So cool😄
@@elinsDIY As I recall the drying time varied greatly on the type of potato. There was significant shrinkage and wrinkling, depending on the type of potato. And the beads were generally brittle, though held up fairly well after several coats of clear varnish or acrylic paint (once potatoes were dry). Holes for beads and buttons closed up fast unless there was a metal skewer remaining in the hole throughout the drying time (thick wire or potato baking skewers, though plastic might work - I never tried plastic), but the skewer had to be gently turned each day or the potato hole would "heal" glue itself to the skewer. I cut the beads small, usually into rectangles, but I cut the buttons thicker, and used a circular metal mini cookie cutter. Drying time for buttons was much longer.
It was a lot of fussy trial and error, but it was interesting. Especially when people marvelled at necklaces made of potato beads. I also made beads by mixing unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon until stiff enough to form into beads. I finished them after they dried with clear crafts varnish.
These buttons are beautiful! I love their texture and chunky feel
Thank you so much🫶🏻