Button Making FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Button Making
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Frequently Asked Questions about Button Making
What do I need to get started with button making?
A general button making kit would consist of three items to get you started making buttons:
Button maker machine. MyButtonMachine offers a manual button machine and also an electric button machine for higher volume production. For more information on these two button making machine options, visit our button blog.
Something to cut your button graphics. MyButtonMachine offers graphic punches and the adjustable rotary cutter for low volume production and the die cutting press for high volume needs.
Button making supplies. MyButtonMachine offers a wide variety of button supplies and accessories to meet your button making needs. Button supplies are sold in complete sets but also can be purchased in individual pieces.
If you need assistance with the graphics for your buttons, MyButtonMachine offers layout guides here. Also, you may visit our blog for savvy button making graphic tips!
What button size is best for me?
In determining the size that is right for you, you want to consider industry you will be targeting. Many industries have a standard size button that is preferred. For example, the political industry favors the round shape 25mm(1″),50mm(2″),58mm (2-1/4″) size while 75mm (3″) are popular size in the photo industry. There are some welcome square and rectangle sizes.53*80mm,63.5*63.5mm and 115*40mm are most popular.The promotional industry is not limited to one size. You also want to take into consideration what type of product you want to produce such as key chains, magnets, mirrors or coasters. Many of MyButtonMachine’s button sizes offer a variety of products options. If you are still unsure what size to purchase you can contact MyButtonMachine for button samples of the sizes you may be interested in!
How do I use the button maker machine? How do I make a button?
You can find a full list of button machine and supply instructions on our products on our downloads page or in the back of our catalog. Still have questions?Below is the video showing how to make a rectangle magnet button.
Oval button making
Manual button maker machine.Model 401
Samples view of our buttons and magnets
How to use the Pneumatic machine to make Rectangle and square Magnets.
How to use Double molds Pneumatic Magnet making.
How to use the Pneumatic machine to make Pin buttons.
Bottle opener Producing by the Pneumatic machine
What kind of graphic software should i use to make my button graphics?
There are multiple graphic software package options. Graphic softare can range in both price and performance. The software Print Artist is a well-known, basic, low cost software that can help you get started with button making. Other softwares are more complex and will give you more editing opportunitites. Many button makers opt for software such as CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator. A representative at an office supply store should be able to assist you in finding the best software to fit your needs.There’s idea to find some one online to design it for you if you are not good at these software.
How do i make a button graphic?
Our button templates will guide you to make graphics.
How thick of paper can I use?
Our button maker machine works best with paper that is between 120gsm(g/m2) and 157gsm(g/m2). Some button makers are available with a photo option which allows it to accomodate thicker photographic material without any issues. Some of our button machines can even accomodate other materials such as fabric. This requires receiving in samples of your material and a special setup of the machine molds. If you would like more information on this possibility please call or add whatsapp +008613516867526 Mr.David
Do I need to order the button making supplies in complete sets?
MyButtonMachine’s button supplies are listed in complete sets on the website. Any of the pieces of the button set can be purchased separately in any quantity. Individual pieces such as the mylar and the button accessories can be found under Button Making Supplies
Where can I see the MybuttonMachine’s maker machine in action?
Videos are available on our products padges,blog and Youtube.
What else can I make with MyButtonMachine?
Many of our button makers have the capacity to produce a variety of different products. Here are just some ideas to get you started:
- Magnets
- Bottle openers(also a magnet)
- Mirrors
- Keychains
- Promotional buttons
- Campaign buttons
- Buttons promoting sales and specials
- Trade show giveaways
- Buttons announcing upcoming events
- Team spirit buttons
- Buttons for events or fundraisers
- Business card buttons or magnets
Do I need a special button maker to make magnets, mirrors, key chains, etc?
Nope. Each MyButtonMachine’s machinie is capable of producing different items depending on the parts that are loaded in the machine. The 58mm is the most versatile machine with the ability to make magnets, mirrors, key chains, bottle openers, pin buttons, and more!
MyButtonMachine Tips
Think outside the button. By using your imagination, there is no limit to what button making supplies can be transformed into. With the right accessory a simple button can be made into a new hot item!