The Button Blog - American Button Machines

How do I find out what size button machine I have? Many of our customers inherit a button machine at work, they found a “bargain” at a garage sale or a friend gives it to them but nobody knows for sure exactly what size it is.  That leaves them asking the question of how to tell what size it is.  One of the biggest mistakes is guessing what size you have.  We do returns frequently for people that guessed at the size of their button makers and got it wrong.  The biggest thing to remember is the button supplies must...

Due to the current world health events, ABM's office is currently closed as part of our local government's shelter in place orders.  We support our community and those around us and we want to do our part to help flatten the curve in our area. Even though we are not physically in our office, your favorite Team ABM representatives are still available to help you by chat or email at sales@AmericanButtonMachines.com.  You are welcome to give us a call as well and leave a message.  Someone will return your call as soon as possible but keep in mind, email or...

Free button making software from ABM is our way of saying thank you to all who helped us test the new Build-a-Button Version 6.0 during the beta phase.  Everyone is looking for a little bit of fun and ABM is coming to the rescue with the ultimate boredom buster for all ages - and it's FREE!! From now until 3/27/20 at 11:59 pm CST you can fulfill all of your button-y dreams with unlimited designs made with Build-a-Button 6.0, and did we mention it's free?  There is absolutely no purchase necessary to explore everything this unique button designing experience has to...

Do I really need a graphic cutter to make buttons?  Why can't I just use scissors?  These are some of the first questions we hear when someone new is considering making buttons and this week, Team ABM is here to answer! First, do you really need a cutter to make buttons?  The answer is yes!  Button graphics have to be cut to very specific sizes in order for your button to crimp together properly and for the graphic to stay straight on the face of the button.  If it's too big, the button won't stay together and if it's too small,...

What size paper cutter do I need to make my buttons?  This is a simple, yet tricky question that every new button maker will ask.  You want to make a 2.25" button so you can get any old 2.25" paper punch from the local craft store, right?  Wrong.  Although the button may be 2.25" the graphic needs to be a little bit larger so it wraps around the front shell meaning your circle needs to actually be 2.625".  Who knew?   This means you need a paper cutter that is designed specifically for the purpose of button making.  Just getting a...