Precision inlay is a subcategory of inlay techniques. National Button Society describes it as “Feeling almost seamless, the inserted material either fits precisely or is ground down level with the button surface.” Visit the NBS website to learn more about the button classification system.
This goldstone glass button has a cut-around V-groove border resembling the sun with its radiating energy of light. White center is precision inlay.
Surface reflection of daylight is visible on the right side of this photo.This photo shows the edge of precision inlay (white glass) as well as the profile of the V-grooved border.
