About a week ago I came across this site and the forum.One of the posts I read suggested getting a punch to punch out the circles for buttons. I ordered the less expensive punch. I got the 2.25 in and the circles are too small. I currently use BAM products. What size punch if available, should I have gotten? 2 things to keep in mind. I have a visual impairment and I experienced a stroke last year that effected my left hand. Using the Cut-a Circle is difficult and it’s so old. I think the blade is shot. Anyone know what to get and where? I got this punch from EK Success.
Updates from July, 2010
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Badge-a-Minit Punch Cutter
June Ann
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Disney World Pinback Buttons
Joyce
Just back from 9 wonderful days at Disney World. Guess what is making an appearance in the gift stores, yep pin back buttons! I asked the girl if they were selling well and she told me yes even though they just put them out a couple of days ago. They displayed them assorted in a box on the counter, most were in the 3/4″ to 1 1/2″ sizes.
I know we can’t use Disney images but wanted you guys to know what I saw and found it interesting that after so many years they are bringing buttons back. P.S. they are made in China and “rattle” so ours made on ABM machines are way superior!
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Tabletop Magnet Display
Guppie
Can anyone suggest a website or any ideas for a tabletop magnet display that isn’t overly expensive? Right now I’m using a magnetic wipey board but it doesn’t look very nice.
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Best paper to use for making buttons
mristau
I’d welcome recommendations on paper weight and brand for pigmented inkjet printing. If it makes a difference, its for 1″ buttons using a Model 100. Also wondering if seasoned collectors look for certain “best practices” in the buttons they purchase . . . beyond imaging and archival quality of ink, i can’t imagine. Thanks!
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chasl
Does anyone have a used Dr. Dons button cd for sale? I’m looking for button design volume 1.
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Best paper to use for making buttons
themak3r
Best paper to use
I have a normal inkjet printer and do small jobs for local areas. My problem is the buttons fade. I am curious as to what paper I should use and do I need to upgrade to a better printer? TIA
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Photoshop Button Making Templates
Alan
Boy, I just got photoshop elements and downloaded the button template. So far I have moved my image to the same page as the template. My problems seem manyfold: 1st,I need to adjust the size of my image a small amount to fit the template, how? 2nd, when I move the image over the orange template, the orange template is still there, how do I make the template clear like in the tutorial? When I get these figured out I will probably have more questions.
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Crimp Die Adapter and Medallion Buttons
cramos
Plastic Backs and the Round Crimp Die Adapter. I received a free round crimp die adapter, but I do not know about its use. Is it just for flattening the shell. Then, about the plastic backs, do they just get glued to the back of the buttons. Thanks
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Wearing a Button Without using a Pin
beckywollerton
Pinback question
I was wondering if the pins on a pinback could be easily removed before the button was made.
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tjuneau13
Trouble crimping
I just got my machine and I’m so excited to use it! After the first few tries though I am a little discouraged. The collet isn’t crimping so that it is flush with the sides of the button – it is sticking up a bit and can be pulled off. I’ve tried several different sheets of paper – at first I thought the paper was just too thick, but changing paper hasn’t helped. Using my regular printer paper the collet didn’t even get picked up, the mylar was bent around the shell though. I’m hoping someone can tell me what to do to fix this!
