The Button Blog Forum

If anyone on here has the 2.25 machine a…

Jillybean — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:19:38 +0000

If anyone on here has the 2.25 machine and makes mirrors and/or magnets with it would you mind making me one? I am not asking for a freebie, I will pay for it..lol. I am thinking about purchasing this machine sometime this year and wanted to see a mirror or magnet made with it up close.

Thanks!

Plastic backed button parts? Has anyone …

madonner — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:01:16 +0000

Plastic backed button parts?

Has anyone used plastic backed button parts like these – http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000-1-1-2-inch-Complete-Standard-Button-Machine-Parts-/220877744755?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336d56ea73 ? I have only used the metal standard ones that ABM offers, but I have had problems with the pins on the back being bent too easily when used on my backpack. These plastic backed ones look sturdier, but I’m not sure if it will work in my machine. I have a model 150 (for 1.5″ buttons)

Hi All, I am new to the idea of button m…

my3gyrlz — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:48:46 +0000

Hi All, I am new to the idea of button making and I am dragging my feet on getting a machine. I would like to start my own business, but am a little hesitant to spend the extra cash to get started. I keep asking my self, what if my buttons don’t sell.

Is it realistic to recoup the money spent on a machine within 6 months? Is the adjustable circle cutter a good investment or can I use my scrapbook circle cutter? TIA

Our 1″ Graphic Punch keeps getting stuc…

rosemaryl — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:33:28 +0000

Our 1″ Graphic Punch keeps getting stuck. We have to push the black part down just to get the paper loose enough to move around. Is there a way we can “grease” this like we do our button machine with the silicone?

Re-using Pin Materials.

mario — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:58:09 +0000

If a 1″ pinback button were to be taken apart could the shell and Collet be re-used again.

Image Upload Question – I am trying to m…

lanastasio — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:52:02 +0000

Image Upload Question – I am trying to make a button with a couple layers of images that overlap. The images are png files and have transparent backgrounds that work in other programs but have a white box around them in the button building software. Any suggestions??

Hey folks! I just ordered my 1st button …

EclecticAims — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:17:52 +0000

Hey folks! I just ordered my 1st button machine today, woo hoo! I’m so excited for it to get here & get started! I am wanting to download the 1″ button template, & I want to use it in Microsoft Publisher. Does anyone know which file format I need to download the template in?! Thanks in advance!

What is the easiest way to send button f…

Jim — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:46:39 +0000

What is the easiest way to send button files on the internet? I sent my button design files from the build a button program to freinds as email attachments. The files don’t open easily, only one person was able to see the button designs using microsoft paint. Is there a way to make them open easily? Sorry for all the questions, I’m going to wear you guys out.

Hi, I’ve been trying different papers s…

kspfla — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:50:37 +0000

Hi,

I’ve been trying different papers since buying my button machine a few weeks ago, but in general I’m not pleased with the results. Since true photo paper can’t be used (2.25″ graphic punch), what paper is good to use for sharp graphics/images?

There’s a reference in a recent thread about using matte everyday photo paper. So some photo types of paper are okay? If so, which ones?

I tried different papers, including 28 lb HP Color Laser paper for the laser printer (also tried heavier 32 lb. “presentation” paper, but didn’t like the results), and 24 lb premium bright white paper for an inkjet printer.

Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

Thanks!

Just got my button machine package, and …

Jim — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:26:25 +0000

Just got my button machine package, and am having fun making buttons witht the on line build a button program. So far I’m not happy with the printed button copy. I think most of the backgrounds are Ok in quality, but the letter printing quality is very weak and hard to read on the buttons and needs to be much bolder. I’m looking for ways to correct this problem. Basically I save the buttons in my pictures file and use the microsoft paint program to pull them up. I think the designing aspect of build a button is terrifc, but I just need to bring the quality up somehow. The buttons look great on the computer but not so great when printed up. Maybe it’s a printer problem. Any ideas?