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, […]
WRBA Button Album
WRBA Button Album is an ongoing educational project. WRBA members are encouraged to send comments to the editors towards better description/categorization of buttons appearing in this album.