The Button Blog - American Button Machines — Button Machines

One question that we get asked a lot by potential customers and people who are just curious about button making is: "What is the difference between a button machine, a button maker, and a button press?" Well, I am afraid that the answer is quite complicated. In fact, it is so complicated that it will require all of one word, two syllables, and seven letters to explain: NOTHING! That's right. When someone talks about a button maker (unless they are referring to a person) and button machines or a button press, they are essentially talking about the same thing: a loadable,...

Ceramic magnets and peel and stick magnets are both great products. The question is which one will work best for your needs? In this post, we provide a description of each, a comparison of the two, and the applicable sizes for ceramic magnets.

Monogrammed belt buckles are a fun, easy way to add a little excitement to your wardrobe, and they make great gifts and fundraisers. The Button Blog takes you through how to make monogrammed belt buckles, the parts and supplies you'll need, and offers ideas for use.

Today, in the final installment of our four-part, weeklong lesson on the differences between American-made button machines and Chinese-made button machines, we are going to discuss the significant differences in manufacturing quality.

The Button Blog presents a rundown of the complete line of button machine products offered by American Button Machines, including button machine products for rectangle buttons and paper or photo buttons.