WRBA 2017 Awards List
2017 Awards are now published in the February WRBA newsletter. Click to view the full list. WRBA members are eligible to participate in the competition at the 2017 WRBA Convention […]
THOUGHTS ON AWARDS AND DISPLAYS 1
1) Read the award carefully, paying special attention to class number(s) listed, division, number and size. Read the glossary for these classes to gather additional information. Check and double check […]
THOUGHTS ON AWARDS AND DISPLAYS
by Barb Barrans … As hard as we try to construct a classification to eliminate confusion and controversy, we find that the judging process will always involve some measure of interpretation. Here are some thoughts on how to avoid unpleasant judging experiences. [read more]
a good day to start WRBA
Become a WRBA member today and ring in the year filled with button fun. We will learn together. Our membership year is from January 1 to December 31, so today is […]
Join WRBA from WHEREVER you are!
If you are curious about what we do at WRBA, but was hesitant to become a WRBA member because of where you happen to reside, not to worry! Participate in […]
Button Album improves like a Wikipedia
This button used to be accepted as a lacy in some of the competitions. However, it does not have the requisite surface “stippling” design characteristics to be a lacy. […]
Buttons – a history
We do not know just when buttons were first used. We do know objects resembling buttons have been found back to BCE. [more]
Writing Competition Awards
To write a successful award (easy to understand, enter and judge), an understanding of our classification is essential. [more]
Introduction to Button Competition
Button collecting is an old hobby. Collectors accumulated knowledge about buttons through playing competition. Awards & Displays Writing Competition Awards Awards Sponsorship Form
about button collecting
Buttons are far more than merely a mundane fastening device. Button collectors often refer to them as “art in miniature.” Of course there are many utilitarian buttons to be sure, […]