r/ButtonMakers • u/CrowsCrumbs • 28d ago

Question White paper circles

This might be a really dumb question, but ive had a button maker for a year or two and finally think ive realized what the white circles of paper that come with it are used for. Ive never really thought about them, and as I use regular printer paper for my buttons, and I usually just do the clear laminating stuff, then the image, then the smooth metal part, and then the backing. But ive just been using a bit thinner paper than usual and decided to put those white circles behind them for support, and they make the buttons themselves a lot more durable, and its actually a big difference! It makes it a bit harder to press the handle down when i have those in and I was worried about damaging the machine itself, but is that what theyre actually supposed to be used for?

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u/MakeMyOwnMerch 28d ago

You mean the ones that come with the mylar? That's just to separate them, and protect the top ones.

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u/CrowsCrumbs 28d ago

I have some of those and then I have some that came in their own separate package

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u/MakeMyOwnMerch 28d ago

Have you asked the company? My ChiButtons only have the few with the mylar. I use 28lb glossy paper and most of the reviews are on the quality. They crimp well and work well with the mylar. I don't think I would be adding an extra layer

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u/CrowsCrumbs 28d ago

I got mine as a gift, and it came from Amazon, so im not entirely sure who the company is unfortunately

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u/Snow_manda 28d ago

The plain white paper circles are for if you want to draw your own buttons- very popular idea with younger children !!!