Converting a Metric Button Maker to Inches
Posted by Becky Buttons on 12/11/2020 to
How-To
Did you buy a crapshack button maker off Amazon and now can't find a reliable source for supplies? Watch as Becky Buttons converts a Chinese made button maker into one that takes US size button supplies!
How to Photograph Buttons Like a Pro
Posted by Becky Buttons on 11/10/2020 to
How-To
Buttons are small, highly reflective, and (usually) highly saturated coloful objects, which makes them exceedingly difficult to photograph well. Almost as difficult as photographing cars! Luckily buttons are way smaller than cars and so we can hack together studio conditions on a nothing budget, photograph buttons with a cell phone, and have the results look totally pro!
4 Great Resources for Free Images
Posted by Becky Buttons on 8/28/2020 to
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Designing is half the fun of making your own buttons! But unless you're a talented illustrator, sometimes finding right graphics to express your idea is a challenge. It's tempting to just do a Google image search and use something you find from
MultiCutter V ProMaker Punch Comparison
Posted by Becky Buttons on 5/8/2020 to
How-To
At ButtonMakers, we have 2 different options for cutting out graphics, the ProMaker Punch and the MultiCutter. You can also just use scissors if you want. In this video, Becky Buttons compares the two options.
MultiMaker v ProMaker Button Machine Comparison
Posted by Becky Buttons on 5/8/2020 to
How-To
In this video Becky Buttons will demonstrate how to make buttons with both the ProMaker model 300 and the MultiMaker with a 3 inch die set.
How to UnJam a ProMaker Punch
Posted by Rebecca on 2/11/2020 to
How-To
Have you ever jammed a punch? Here's how you recover from that.
Printable PDF Button Making Instructions
Posted by Rebecca on 2/11/2020 to
How-To
Most button machines work more or less the same way. Here you can make a print out of helpful button making instructions.
How to UnJam a Button Maker
Posted by Rebecca on 2/28/2019 to
How-To
If your button machine is stuck, stay calm and whack it on the table.
Getting Started
Posted by Rebecca on 3/29/2018 to
How-To
Learn about what you need to make buttons
- A Button Machine
- A Circle Cutter
- Button Supplies
- Design Templates / Software
How to Design a Button Using Open Office
Posted by Rebecca on 3/10/2018 to
How-To
Video tutorial for designing a button using the open source software, Open Office.
Gift Wrap Bow Tutorial with Button Name Tags Video
Posted by Rebecca on 11/1/2017 to
How-To
Laura shows us how to tie a fabulous bow using 3 inch buttons as name tags! Adding a button to a gift box is a great way to personalize your gifts and upgrade your bows.