How to Remove a Button shank

What you'll need:

• a piece of white paper

• a baking surface

• an oven

• a tissue blade or single edge razor blade

• potholders

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1. Lay your button face down on the white paper and warm it in a 275° oven for about 10 minutes.  

2. Using potholders and a tissue blade or razor blade, carefully slice the shank off of the backside. If it doesn't slide off easily, heat it for a few minutes longer

3. You can drill polymer clay when it's cool, but it is a bit easier if you warm the button first.