The Billy Ball

The Aster Series

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In this fast and fun class, you’ll learn how to make a beautifully round Billy Button—perfect for adding texture and filling tricky gaps in your designs. We’ll go through three versions, including a speedy one and a bonus stemmed version. Be sure to check out the extra Q&A chapters at the end for storage tips and other helpful tricks!

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