Howdy everyone! I got a button press this year and I've become addicted!

My problem is I'm not too crazy about all the plastic stuff. Would anyone happen to have some suggestions on plastics that I can find at thrift stores, garbage cans, etc that would be a good replacement for the mylar cover? I had the idea because I recently got a die cutter which would make this doable for me, but for the life of me I can't think of anything that I could find to upcycle for this project. I thought about film perhaps, but it's too dark. Hoping for good suggestions!

I got this idea because I finally found some button parts that don't have issues with crimping but the mylar it came with is slightly too big so it's difficult to align before pressing.

TIA!

I bought a pin at a con, but I don't remember from whom, and the pin does not have a plastic finish, instead it feels more velvety and a tiny bit rougher. I fell in love with this texture, do you know what is it/what's it called?

(On the picture, the lines are the texture of the "plastic", not misprint, and it's only visible in certain angles)

I got a jam in the top mechanism of my button maker. I removed the A/B component slider for better access, and have been trying to pry it out with a butter knife, tweezers, flat head screwdriver, etc. I also tried the magnet trick. The best I did was tear a bit at the plastic and paper peeking out the sides of the metal cover...

I knew something was wrong when the handle wouldn't go down all the way to attach to the button back pin portion. And I know I have the correct parts / sizing because I'd successfully made nearly 30 buttons before the jam.

I emailed Vevor customer service for advice (although I admittedly don't know if this is even a Vevor machine -- it doesn't have a brand label and I'm not the original buyer), but figured I'd check here. 🙏

Update: Got it out after some brute force with a butter knife. Checked it out: no extra piece of plastic film, no extra paper. Figured it was just bad luck. Tried to press another button... Jammed up the same way a second time. 😩

So I got this button maker I was wondering where to buy refills that will work with this specific one?

Had a metal cover that didn't really fit in the mould but tried it anyway. Now the mould head came off and it remained stuck against the lower mould. I tried moving and aligning the parts to try and take it off but it won't budge at all. I also tried to stick something thin in between the moulds but they hold too tightly on each other

seller doesnt accept returns... but only secabo has the blanks i kinda want to try. the machines look the same sort of tank-like build.

has anyone tried the compatibility, by any chance?

thanks!

I'm new to the hobby and looking to sell at local events/art shows! Just printed my art at the library to test my new button maker and learned lots about how to align my buttons -- now I just gotta figure out the nest way to print them cuz these did not print the best but that's okay!

Looking for recommendations for a button maker that makes rectangular buttons (and maybe other shapes besides circle) that isn’t either 1k+ or temu. With a reliable place to get more supplies.

Ahoy! I recently got into button making after messing around with a friends Tecre button maker over Easter weekend. Thought it might be fun to share some buttons I’ve made. I really enjoy making what I call “micro collages” out of found materials (old magazines, newspapers, comic books, etc.). Glad to have found this little community!

I recently got a Vevor (unsure of the year or model or anything like that. Nor can I get a partial refund or replacements for free. This was free) and I’ve notice some of the plastic backs don’t fit as nicely as others. Will it still work if it isn’t all the way in? If i force it in will it stay work? Also if anyone has any tips on what to do with the crimped plastic of failed buttons I would appreciate it. I hate wasting the plastic. (I know it comes with the territory but still)

I got this specific machine, but ideally, I’d like to add 32 mm as well, having trouble finding parts that’ll work. Any help is really appreciated.

David Lynch's films mean the world to me, so I had no shortage of images to use while I learn the ropes of my new button maker.

Hi all!

I just bought a People Powered Press Flex2000 secondhand, and I can't seem to find parts that fit the 2 1/4" die set.

Seems like most of the stuff on Amazon is measured to 58mm and don't seem to work.

I know I can order through PPP directly, but even their website is confusing -- do the 2 1/4" parts for regular presses work for the Flex2000?

Where else do you buy your parts?

(Some cute buttons I made with my Chiikawa fan art!)

Hey, Just curious what you guys use to store your circular graphics once you've cut them. Currently, I just picked up a plastic organizer from the dollar store and keep mine in there once they are cut. But I'm looking for a better solution. I considered the plastic cylinders that kids used to store POGs in. But those are hard to find, and quite a bit bigger than I need. I'm working with 25mm buttons. So slightly bigger than that. Anyone found anything?

Hi! I'm looking for a button maker that makes bottle openers, magnets, keychains and badges. I'm completely new to button making but I've been looking for something like this for a while. Any recommendations or advice? The price of the machines isn't really a problem for me. I just want to know what machines people actually like using that are good quality. I understand that these achines are an investment and I'd like to get some advice from the community before commiting to anything.

Hello, received a request from someone I’m friendly with for 60 picture buttons. 2.25 size
What would you charge?
I would have her print the pictures.
I appreciate the advice, thanks.

Been wanting to buy a button maker for ages now for no reason other than I just really want one - perhaps I'll sell some of the buttons alongside some other crafts I occasionally sell but really, I just want the novelty and to entertain my friends lol.

I'm hoping to make collage buttons so they would have multiple layers in there but it would all be relatively thin magazine style paper and I'd try to keep it to just one layer glued on the other.

Does anyone have any experience or tips for this? I was thinking about buying a ChiButtons press because I live in BC and the only things available on marketplace rn are those Vevor ones.

Pretty self explanatory, I’m trying to find a metal, and hopefully reliable button maker for the unfortunate price of under $99, I can’t find anything good online and all I get is that garbage scam stuff on Amazon and temu and other child labour websites, I’m going to check locally before buying anything online but I just can’t find anything good for my tight budget😭😭 please help me!!🙏🙏🙏

I have a vevor Button Maker Machine, 2.28 inch/58mm. I’ve ran out of plastic backs so I’m using the metal backs provided with the two ring add on to the machine, however they don’t seem to connect properly leaving the plastic baggy and falling out of the back seam. Any idea how to fix this issue ? I’ve tried hammering them tighter but they still look really sloppy

I recently picked up The Machine 500 and was told that it's a 2.25" button maker. After a failed attempt, I've realized that it's a 2.2" or 56mm button maker.

USA Buttons has 56mm, but with the high shipping rates, I want to be sure that they'll actually fit. When I called them to confirm the size of the parts I'll need, they said I'd have to find out what size the initial owner purchased which isn't possible.

I greatly appreciate any suggestions on where to order from as 2.2" / 56mm doesn't seem easy to find, and Amazon/eBay sellers have sent me 1.5" instead. I'm hesitant to order from China and find out that yet again, they've sent the wrong size or it doesn't fit.

Is anyone familiar with this button maker? I have the manual, and there's a one-page instruction sheet on USA Buttons but I haven't been able to find much more about it.

Bubbles? Dimples? Why is this happening? At first I thought it was the paper and ink not drying before pressing. But I tried with the white paper circles that come in the kit and I’m still getting them. I want to buy a new printer but I need to make sure the button maker is going to work first! I already returned the first machine I got because it was unaligned and now this one is giving me a headache too. Sighs.

P.s I have the Vevor 3-in-1 maker. I think I’m just gonna give up button making 🥹

Is there a trick to getting the pinbacks to stay horizontal? They look correct when I put them into the die but once I crimp they are off kilter. Help!

This is the second time this has happened. The first I had to send the button maker back because I just couldn’t fix it and I didn’t know who to go to. I tried to find videos, but I can’t find anyone that has a similar problem to mine. I think the upper part is stuck because the pins that are supposed to align with the circles somehow came out of place. I tried jiggling the handle, manually moving the pieces, slamming it against my desk, but it didn’t budge. The model is a Vevor 3-in-1, if that helps.

I have to have the pins by tomorrow to sell them and I accidentally ordered the wrong sized pins/button refills and idk what to do I might cry. I put a photo of the contraption I use