Model 1 inch and/or 2.25 inch
Approx. time needed to complete a project:
5+ minutes learning
5+ minutes making
Brand:
Tecre 1 inch button maker (Guide)
Tecre 2.25 inch button maker (Guide)
Self-Guided training:
Project Resources:
A button maker is a small machine used to create buttons or badges that can be worn on clothing or accessories. It typically consists of several components, including a base, a button press, and button molds.
The base of a button maker is a sturdy frame or platform that serves as a foundation for the machine. It usually has a handle or lever that can be operated to apply pressure and create the button.
The button press is a key component of the button maker that is used to assemble the button parts. It typically consists of a circular metal plate with a hole in the center, which serves as the template for the button design. The plate can be rotated to switch between different button sizes.
The button molds are circular pieces made of metal or plastic that come in various sizes to match the desired button size. They are typically placed on the button press, and the button parts are layered on top of them to create the button.
To make a button using a button maker, the user would start by selecting the appropriate button mold for the desired button size and placing it on the button press. Next, they would select a button design or image to be displayed on the front of the button and print or cut it to the appropriate size. The printed/cut design is then placed on top of the button mold on the button press. On top of the design, a clear plastic cover, called a mylar, is placed to protect the design and give the button a glossy finish.
Then, the user would select a button back, which is typically a metal or plastic disk with a pin or clip attachment, and place it on top of the mylar. Finally, the user would pull down on the handle or lever of the button press, applying pressure to the button parts and assembling them together into a finished button.
Once the button is assembled, the user can remove it from the button press and trim any excess material from the edges of the button using a cutter or trimmer, if needed. The finished button is now ready to be worn, used as a promotional item, or given as a gift.
Overall, a button maker is a simple yet effective tool for creating custom buttons or badges with ease. It requires minimal setup and can be used by anyone, regardless of their experience level, to make personalized buttons for various purposes.
- Select the appropriate button mold for the desired button size.
- Place the button mold on the button press, aligning it with the template.
- Choose a button design or image and print/cut it to the appropriate size.
- Place the printed/cut design on top of the button mold on the button press.
- Place a clear plastic mylar cover on top of the design to protect it and give the button a glossy finish.
- Select a button back, such as a metal or plastic disk with a pin or clip attachment.
- Place the button back on top of the mylar cover.
- Pull down on the handle or lever of the button press to apply pressure and assemble the button parts together.
- Release the handle or lever to complete the button assembly.
- Remove the finished button from the button press.
- Trim any excess material from the edges of the button, if needed, using a cutter or trimmer.
- Repeat the process to make additional buttons.
- Wear, use, or gift the finished buttons as desired.