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This same laurel design is also available in brass in another listing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote that this is the LARGER top button that goes on the jean's waistband. Note that a button-fly jean uses SMALLER buttons down the fly than at the waistband. Smaller buttons are available in a different listing in our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eButton Width = 17 mm\u003cbr\u003eButton Stem Length = 5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTack Width = 9.5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooks great on selvedge denim fabric\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dicks Denim","offers":[{"title":"5 Buttons","offer_id":44917453684806,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Buttons","offer_id":44917453717574,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/4150\/3558\/files\/main.png?v=1776478890"},{"product_id":"jean-top-button-17mm-copper-cone","title":"Jean Top Button (17mm) — Copper Cone","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncluded are 5 or 15 cone shaped jean buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average jeans uses 1 top button, while a denim jacket uses 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the LARGER top button that goes on the jean's waistband. Note that a button-fly jean uses smaller buttons down the fly than at the waistband. Smaller (plain) buttons are available in a different listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessional tools for attaching the buttons are available on Etsy. 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Note that a button-fly jean uses smaller buttons down the fly than at the waistband. The smaller buttons are available in a different listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are cone shaped buttons with a matte black finish. They attach with the classic 2 prong fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional tools for attaching the buttons are available on Etsy. 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