The Button Blog - American Button Machines — Button Machines

Hey Button Makers. We occasionally have callers who ask how to change the blade on their Adjustable Circle Cutter. It’s actually very simple, but we’ve put together this step-by-step tutorial to guide you through the process. You will need a small, flat-head screwdriver and a pair of needle nosed pliers. If you organize anything like me, the screwdriver is in the drawer to the left of the fridge and the pliers are in the garage. We’ll wait while you look for them…. Okay, ready now? The first thing you want to do is remove the plastic Centering Template from the Circle Cutter.  ...

If you have been following our button machine giveaway here on our Button Blog and our Facebook Page, then you know we are very close to reaching our goal of 1,500 Facebook  likes. There is just about a week to go until the big giveaway and we still need 115 likes to make our goal of 1500. We truly want someone to win and so we're going to make it even easier. A few weeks ago we launched our new website, which is not only easier to use, but has some great new features. Did you know you can now review products...

Last week we began our month long series on March Magnets and focused on our super-strong  Ceramic Magnets. This week we are focusing on customer inquiries and here is one from the frequent flier file. How can I wear a button without putting a hole in my shirt? Or, sweater or coat or, well you get the idea. The answer is… drum roll please… Mag Tags. Never heard of them? Well then, you’re in for a treat. Mag Tags are the coolest little gadgets. We have two styles available to fit most any need. The Triple Play Mag Tags are rectangular,...

We find ourselves with an unusual situation today in that we have come into possession of a slightly used 2.25” button machine.  As you know, our button machines are beyond sturdy. We even replaced some parts to make sure it is in tip-top shape. We’ve been throwing around ideas of what to do with said machine and decided to have a contest to GIVE IT AWAY – FOR FREE!   All you have to do is like us on Facebook.  If we reach 1500 Facebook likes within the next 60 days, we’ll pick a name at random from our “likers”,...

Back in January, we told you about Magneta-Snaps Interchangeable Jewelry, then the latest addition to our ever-burgeoning line of button making products and accessories. Today, we have even better news! We are extending our line of interchangeable magnetic jewelry to include a product that is just as fun, yet somehow even more convenient than Magneta-Snaps: Introducing...Clix Magnetic Interchangeable Pendant Blanks! First, here is a picture, then we'll tell you all of the wonderful details that make this such a highly anticipated product. The Single Coolest Thing About Clix The single coolest thing about Clix Magnetic Interchangeable Pendant Blanks is that...