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Hey there! Do you know of any good button making places where you can purchase multiple designs on one order? Many sites I've visited only allow a minimum order of say, 1 Design Per 50 buttons. I'm looking for something that offers say, 10 Designs Per 50 buttons or 5 Designs Per 100 Buttons.
Talk to the people over at The People Power Press in Toronto, they are pretty flexible if you pay for extra services. Prices are fantastic too.
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Hi, I went to a store and purchased a a button maker( tecre 2.25) and when home, I opened the box to discover a used machine! Called the store and was told they were back order and anyways a used machine is better than a new one. Is this true? They said they will exchange it for a new one once they have it in stock. Is there an advantage to using a used button maker over a new one?
Hmmm.... tricky question. If the machine is coming from a reputable source and the used machine has be refurbished and is in great condition. Then, yeah, a used machine is great.
But if there are issues with the machine and you paid for a new machine, I would go back to the company and ask for a new machine.
You don’t want to pay full price for a new machine and not have that product delivered to you.
Hello, Do you have any recommendations for a full-color printer? We've been going to Office Max and Kinkos while starting out but it's time to get our own.
Your choice is basically Ink Jet or Laser.
Inkjet will give you better quality for photos and artwork especially if you get a high end Epson but you will pay dearly for the ink.
Inkjet or bubble jet have higher resolution than laser.
Laser printers are not as good quality but are generally reasonable quality and are much cheaper per page.
I have tried many but I have not found a good quality entry level laser printer (Up to $800) that can compete with the big machines installed in copy shops. .
Hello, have you ever tryed to use a matte mylar instead the normal one (I mean Tecre's mylar) to have a matte finish on your buttons? We are trying to find matte mylar sheet to cut it in various sizes. Thanks!
A great option for a matte finish that is least expensive, is to actually get your sheet of designs laminated.
I made a great post about this on my blog if you’d like to take a look.
Hi button guy, I have just bought an artec 1" machine that is having an issue. The first press works fine and the mylar wraps around evenly. It is the second step where I am encountering an issue. The mylar at about the 1 o clock spot is not tucking between the metal button front and the back so the finished product has a defect of mylar that is just sticking out grin the side. The vendor recommended a thicker paper and some lube both of which I have tried. It is still perishing the
Which machine is it that you have?
The paper could actually be the issue here. Button makers are mostly designed for standard 20lb (75gsm) to 32 lb (120 gsm)paper. You should avoid using thicker paper.I know this may be an obvious question, are you sure the mylar is the right size for your machine? Is the mylar filling the die completely when you are placing it in the template?
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HELLO! I am currently getting ready to sell at my first con and I will be doing buttons but this is my first time working with buttons! Do you have any suggestions on good places that are reasonable price to print prints for the buttons? Also what type of paper do you use for good quality buttons?
If you are just making small runs of buttons and don’t want to dish out for a printer right away, you can go to Staples, their quality is spot on and I’d recommend just the regular standard paper they use.
Do you know if anyone sells oval shaped snap together buttons? I've been looking all over, but it looks like all of the oval shape making supplies need a punch! I don't need to make very many for the project in working on, and I want to avoid shelling out for a machine if I can. Thanks!
Have you considered getting a company to press them?The People Power Press in Toronto make oval shaped buttons.
This would be your best bet when making short runs.
Do button makers need specific buttons for them to work? For example, if I bought a 1.25inch button maker then can I get 1.25inch buttons from anywhere and still make buttons or do the buttons need to be from the same company that sold the button maker? This is the only thing keeping me from buying something on eBay (where the brand isn't necessarily listed) Thanks!
Hi there,
What machine is it that you have?
Here are a few different scenarios for you that may answeryour question:
If you own a Tecre Machine or a Flex Machine they take StandardAmerican button parts.
If it’s a T150 Machine, that particular machine takes partsthat are unique to that machine.
If it’s a Badge-a-Minit Machine, those also take parts thatare unique to that machine.
So the best bet would be to contact that seller to make surethat their parts will work with your machine.
Hope this helps
hey there! i'm thinking about starting a small pin-back button business. i'm wondering what kind of button-maker to get. i read over your button-maker guide and i just don't know which one to choose! i would be making 1 1/4 or 1 1/2 size buttons, and i don't think i could spend more than $200. thanks! :)
I know the whole initial set up could be intimidating!
Have you checked out the People Power Press’s Website? They havea whole section on start-upkits that are in your price range.
Thanks, dude! Definitely helps. I've been using your button maker template thing on your website. Is the "border" where the button will fold, and thus not show that bit of the picture/text?
If you are using the individual pdf button template on the website; the center green circle on the template is where the image/ graphic will be shown– the text will be between the green and blue lines and what ever is between the blue and the overall red button border will be folded and not show.
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Where can I purchase the button guy resource dvd?
You can actually view all the button guy resources on the website now. Let me know if there is something in particular you are looking for.
http://thebuttonguy.net/videos.html
Dear Button Guy, We've had some issue making buttons. We've only had our machine for a little over a year but now when we try to make buttons the plastic surface is not folding in smoothly and is creating a bit of a bubble on the side of the button. We don't know what is causing this and we would like to know how to fix this issue. Thank you!
The best way to fix this is to Lube your button maker. That is apply a little dab of silicon lube on the die. This allows the mylar to pass smoothly over the metal.
For a video on Maintaining your button maker checkout:http://thebuttonguy.net/videos.html
For the product look here: http://peoplepowerpress.org/products/silicon-lubricants-for-button-makers
The lube may be available in your local hardware store.
Hey Button Guy! I like your blog even though I've never made a single button/pin(apparently) - but I want to. I am an incredible knit designer and I specialize in Canine(K9) doggie sweaters. I am a master certified Groomer/Handler and dog trainer... Well, moving on, I am developing a line of NCAA/NFL geared sweaters for dogs. I would love to be able to make team themed shank sized buttons (fabric) or myler if the backing can be safely sported by a pup. Any recommendations on where to start?
Well hello : )
Thanks for reading and enjoying my blog!
The safest option for doggies is (drum roll .....) Bull Dog Clip Buttons! :)
Rather than a pointy pin, these clip on with an alligator-like mouth. No sharp points. That being said, they do run the risk of getting knocked off the sweater, unless strategically placed ... so.....
You might want to sew the button directly onto the sweater using a Center Hole Button with Welded Up Eyes. I think that's your very best option.
Here's a blog about that: http://peoplepowerpress.org/blogs/news/7293132-bring-pin-back-buttons-to-clothing
If you need supplies, the fabulous folks at People Power Press and/or Button Giant can get you set up :)
Cheers!
Hey Button Guy, I've tried some pictures off the internet that don't turn out too bad, but where can I find high-quality pictures for better quality buttons?
Yes there is the question of image resolution. Internet images are 72 dpi. When you print images on your printer they should be 300 dpi. You can sometimes, depending on the image get away with 150 dpi but for excellent quality you need a full sized image. 300 dpi @ 3" x 2" means your image has 300 dots per inch over a size of 3" x 2". If you want to print that image at 6" x 4" then at that size you only have 150 dpi.
So if you're still following and to answer the question: To get high resolution you can forget the internet. Try:
Taking your own photos.
Drawing your own images, then scan.
Designing high resolution images in Photoshop or Illustrator or using something like http://button-designer.com (It's Free)
Find images in magazines, books, newspapers or anywhere in print and scan them at 300 dpi.
Whether taking images from print or the internet there are still copyright issues.
Are there any alternatives to mylar? I saw on the Pure button site that they boasted a matte finish to their buttons. I was wondering if you know what they use and where I could find it. They look great and I would love to make buttons like theirs.
To make a matte button you simply print out your art in the normal way and then instead of cutting out the circles using a rotary cutter or a graphic punch you laminate the entire uncut sheets. When laminating you can get various finishes. Matte, Gloss, textured. Your choice is as wide as you can find laminating sheets or rolls.
Certain images look better laminated matte particularly when you have a white background. The gloss laminate enhances images with black or dark backgrounds and like everything diy it is best to experiment.
The issue with laminated artwork is it is harder to cut. You will blunt the blade on a rotary cutter faster for sure. You are not just cutting paper you are cutting plastic as well.
As well you need a good lamination machine for rolls of laminate. This can be expensive. Yet another machine to buy. For small quantities or to test just take a few sheets to your local printer, they usually have a laminating service. Test first, not all images are improved with lamination.
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I need to find a manufacturing source for pin backs with a safety latch to make me custom pin backs. I need one that is 3/4 inch but has a wider distance between post and pin when latched.
The smallest size button that I have seen with a pin-back is 1-1/4".
The smallest size button is 7/8" but both 7/8" and 1" buttons use a collet back and locking spring pin NOT a pin-back.
I have also never seen a pin-back button where the pin is wider than the button. Sorry.
Hi button guy! I recently start using my cutter (Dynamo Hand-Held Graphic Punch Cutter) but only after only 5 button pins the cutter doesn't work properly and the paper doesn't pop up as it should no mater the pressure used. Please take into consideration I haven't made any for a couple of months however I still can't believe it doesn't work at all. Is that normal? What can I do now? I tried using some aluminium foil to sharpen it without good results. Any advice?
Hi Sorry no advice. The problem is the Dynamo Hand-Held Graphic Punch Cutter. I see these on the American Button Makers site but they are NOT American. They are made in China/ Maybe Korea and are just not the quality of the actual American made products.
You cannot sharpen this kind of cutter. I can only suggest getting a good cutter. Good cutting makes good buttons but you need a real graphic punch "Made in USA" and you will have no problems. Get good tools and you will never look back.
Like most "cheap" products this one is destined for the landfill I expect.