Punch Cutter Tutorial

Punch cutter tutorial

How to use a button making punch cutter

Follow the instructions below to learn how to use our punch cutters.

Diagram showing how to use a punch paper cutter to cut button graphics

Insert the paper strip into the punch cutter and center the graphic in the hole.
Push the handle down until the punch goes all the way through the paper.
Remove the cut graphic and place it to the side.
Pull the paper strip through, center the next graphic, and repeat steps 2 and 3.

Side view of an American Button Machines punch cutter showing the paper strip and handle

Note No special paper is required to make a pinback button. Simply cut regular printer paper into strips.

Watch the video tutorial See the punch cutter in action on the American Button Machines YouTube channel

What makes our punch cutters so great?

The all metal construction means there are no plastic parts to break.
The entire circumference of the paper circle is punched at once for speed and accuracy.
The large center hole gives a clear view for easily centering the cut.
Our punch cutter requires very little physical force to operate.
Compact and lightweight, our punch cutters include our lifetime warranty against defects.

Purchase a button making punch cutter

See all circle cutters for button makers or contact us with questions.