The Button Blog - American Button Machines

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”,...

Here we’ve all just begun to recover from the craziness that comes with having not one, not two, not three but four major holidays back to back and now, believe it or not, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  We know, for the guys especially, finding something unique for this very special holiday can be trying.  Well, ABM has just the thing to make your significant other’s heart melt.  Imagine the look you’ll get when she opens her gift and finds a keepsake picture button of the two of you overlaid with a heart-shaped accent ring.   And who...

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...

American Button Machines is pleased to announce the release of our new website, designed with a fresh new look, user-friendly navigation along with additional quantity discounts, shipping options and reduced shipping rates.     We have taken significant time during the design process to think through not only how we do business, but, perhaps more importantly, WHY we do business. Everyone at ABM was involved in this evolution and the new website is just the beginning of our focus to improve user experience, streamline product delivery and educate button makers around the world. Stay tuned online at www.AmericanButtonMachines.com as once again we...

School is back in session, which provides the perfect opportunity for us to discuss the many reasons why buttons and schools are a perfect match. Among the many ways buttons can and are used by schools: class elections in arts & crafts classes as a small business exercise to teach young students how to use simple machines to show school spirit (mascot buttons!) as name badges for recognizing a job well done (ABC’s, knowing multiplication tables, etc.) on photo buttons for sports teams and clubs Check out all of our school button products! Until next time – Happy Button Making!...