The purpose of this section is to provide examples of
synthetic polymer buttons as defined in the NBS Classification Guide1 (Blue
Book)
including one or more examples of each type in the listings and an example
that covers each term in the definitions. Passing your mouse over the button
image will turn the button over so both sides may be seen. In some cases,
more than one example of a type is shown. A Section 12 worksheet has
been provided and can be downloaded or printed by clicking the worksheet
link at the bottom of this page. Scanning and photographing buttons have
distinct limitations in the areas of perspective, color, details, and
dimensions. Thus, many buttons do not reveal their true character and
appearance in the photos or scans. When uncertainty exists, ask a fellow
club member or a dealer to show you an actual example of the button in
question. Many more examples and additional information can be found in the
literature listed in the reference section below.
A worksheet for synthetic polymer buttons has been provided and can be
printed or downloaded with the link at the bottom of this page.
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12-1 Synthetic Polymers - Thermoset Types Assorted - After the material has solidified, it cannot be softened again. |
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12-1.1 Amino Resin (Urea/Melamine) |
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 12-1.1 Amino resin Colt Rouge Button |
 12-1.1 Amino resin |
 12-1.1 Amino resin BM - "Artid - Made in England" |
 12-1.1 Amino resin BM - "JHB" |
 12-1.1 Amino resin |
 12-1.1 Amino resin |
 12-1.1 Amino resin BM - "Artid - Made in England" |
 12-1.1 Amino resin |
12-1.2 Casein |
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 12-1.2 Casein |
 12-1.2 Casein- BM "LaMode" |
 12-1.2 Casein |
 12-1.2 Casein |
 12-1.2 Casein (Brooks) |
 12-1.2 Casein |
 12-1.2 Casein |
 12-1.2 Casein |
12-1.3 Phenolic resin (Bakelite) |
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 12-1.3 Phenolic resin (Cookie) |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin British Butterscotch Bakelite |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin Apple Juice Bakelite |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin Mounted in Metal |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin Four Color |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin - Reversible) |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin |
 12-1.3 Phenolic resin - Catalin |
12-1.4 Polyester |
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 12-1.4 Polyester (Translucent) |
 12-1.4 Polyester |
 12-1.4 Polyester |
 12-1.4 Polyester |
 12-1.4 Polyester (Embedded) |
 12-1.4 Polyester |
 12-1.4 Polyester (Junque Deco) |
 12-1.4 Polyester |
 12-1.4 Polyester (Embedded) |
 12-1.4 Polyester |
 12-1.4 Polyester |
 12-1.4 Polyester |
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Acknowledgments: Thanks to Karen Farnsworth, Margaret Tolbert, Barbara Weeks, Lou Yeargain, Janet Gerhardt and Joss Howells who assisted in the development of this educational resource. They provided reviews, comments or other support including images or buttons for the examples shown. Potential labeling issues or suggested improvements should be directed to the Button Country team at Contact Us. References: (1) National Button Society Blue Book - Official NBS Classification and Competition Guidelines (2) National Button Society 9-A Synthetic Polymers Handbook - Howells, MacFarlane, Deal, Don & Delores Smith - Undated (3) Button Materials A-Z: Identification Guide - Jocelyn Howells, JossButtons, Portland, Oregon - 2006 (4) Plastic Buttons, How to Identify Them Using All Six Senses, Jocelyn Howells, March 2002 (5) The Big Book of Buttons, Elizabeth Hughes and Marion Lester, St. Johann Press, 2010 |
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