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What paper is best for buttons, the short version. INKJET: Epson Presentation Paper 4.9 mil | LASER: 28-32 lb bright white paper of any brand. You're welcome.

Most jams are a one-off event. If you can clear it, you're good to go. But some times the problem is chronic. Certain paper types can cause it, grody buildup from paper finishes, loose screws and catawampus corners can cause it. But we can fix it!

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!

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!

Making buttons is a fantastic interactive activity for kids and adults alike. A really great low tech option, is to just print out these handy outlined sheets with blank circles, and put out markers or crayons or even stickers for a DIY button

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

Photo Button Maker v Standard Are you making buttons while people wait? You might need a Photo machine.

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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.

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.

We are still shipping orders. We are taking every precaution to maintain the saftey of our crew and customers. Only one person will be in the shop at a time. Customer service is being handled from home. Texting might be the best way to get ahold of us for a question. Our stock is limited and we will not be able to get new supply for some time. Please call or text (text preferred if possible) for specific information. Stay safe out there! We are all in this together! -- With Love, Becky Buttons

Watch Becky repair this returned button maker with ease.

Think of Becky as your bestie with a button maker!

In this video Becky breaks down the best uses of each size button.

Becky Buttons unboxes a return. You'll never guess what happens!

Most button machines work more or less the same way. Here you can make a print out of helpful button making instructions.

Have you ever jammed a punch? Here's how you recover from that.

Free shipping won't help keep the costs down. It may actually cost you more in the end.

If your button machine is stuck, stay calm and whack it on the table.

Learn about what you need to make buttons 

Video tutorial for designing a button using the open source software, Open Office. 

St. Patricks Day Printable Button Art available now!

Check out our Valentines Day Digital Download Pack!!

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.