Button-Making Machine

How to Use a Button-Making Machine

We have two Button-Making Machines, one for 25 mm Buttons and one foe 58 mm Buttons.

Materials Needed

• Button-making machine
• Button parts (front shell, back piece, and plastic film)
• Printed design in the correct size (There is a handy tool for the creation of Buttons: https://simmarith.neocities.org/).
• Circle cutter or scissors

Step 1: Prepare the Design

1. Print your design at the correct size.
2. Cut the design into a circle.
3. Make sure there is a small margin around the artwork so it can wrap around the button edge.

Step 2: Load the Components

1. Place the metal front shell into the first station of the machine.
2. Position the cut-out design on top of the shell.
3. Place the clear plastic film over the design.

Step 3: Press the Front Part

1. Move (58 mm Button Machine) or rotate (25 mm Button Machine) the station under the press head.
2. Pull the handle down completely.
3. Return the handle to its original position.

Step 4: Insert the Back Part

1. Place the button back (pin-back, magnet-back, or clip-back) into the second station.
2. Move or rotate the station under the press head.

Step 5: Assemble the Button

1. Pull the handle down completely once again.
2. Raise the handle.
3. Remove the finished button and inspect it.

Common Issues

Plastic Film Slips

• Make sure the design and film are properly aligned before pressing.

Button Does Not Close Properly

• Check that the button components match the machine size.

Design Is Crooked

• Carefully center and align the design before pressing.

Your button is now ready to use!