The Button Blog - American Button Machines — Button Making Tips

What can I use a neodymium (neo) magnet for?  How can I up my button game with these magical little magnets?  MagTags are super strong neodymium magnets that despite their compact size pack a hugely powerful punch that makes them perfect for tons of applications.  You can turn every day items into interchangeable, button-tastic treasures quickly and easily and ABM is here with great ideas to help get the creative ball rolling! First up, who doesn't love to add a personal touch with things that make you smile around your office or workspace?  Not a lot of room to set...

One of the most common button making questions is, "Why are my buttons coming apart" or "Why is there mylar not tucked in on the side of my button?" The first thought is usually that the machine is broken or the parts are defective but it is extremely rare that either of these are the case.  In this edition of Ask ABM, we are taking a look at the many things that can cause these common concerns and how to fix them! One of the most common causes is that your paper is too thick or too thin.  We recommend...

Campaign buttons are a staple of the button making business and every couple of years the opportunity rolls around to not only help get the message out there to vote but to make money doing it!  That's right, it's your time to shine and make some money from the Mid-Term mania! We all have candidates in our communities that could benefit from a little name promotion to help with recognition on the ballot.  Maybe they just want to be sure you know what they stand for when you enter the voting booth.  Yard signs and billboards are great but nothing...

What can cause a button maker to jam?  This is a daily question posed to the Customer Solutions Department here at ABM and of course, we have the solutions to help!   Button parts are made from thin metal and they can easily nest together in a tight little stack.  Sometimes it is very obvious that there are multiples stuck together but once in a while, they can be super sneaky and that 1 extra shell that is almost undetectable will be just enough to cause the dreaded jam.  The easiest way to avoid this one is to take a handful...

Buttons are great for so many things and some of the best are when they're being used to not only entertain but to educate our young people!  Many of us are spending much more time at home and indoors these days and finding engaging entertainment that doesn't include a video screen can be a challenge.  If you're searching for ideas, Team ABM is coming to the rescue! All you need for an afternoon of f-u-n is a button making kit from ABM, a box of crayons or colored pencils and paper circles.  You can even make it super easy and order...