The Button Blog - American Button Machines — Uses for Buttons

Back to School Buttons How to use Buttons in School Did you hear that? Is that the bell warning us a new school year is about to begin?  Summer seems to get shorter every year.  Are you not quite ready for the back to school craziness? Good news - ABM can help! We designed our School, Sports & Fun CD specifically for schools like yours and include it FREE in every School Series Button Making Kits (it is also available for purchase separately). In addition, you’ll find other school friendly designs at the ABM MarketPlace.  And let's not forget Build-a-Button. ...

Hey Button Makers… for a couple of years now we’ve offered Magneta-Snap Pendants on our website and sales have been fantastic. Did you know you can also make a key chain from this same pendant? I kid you not – a key chain! The bail is large enough to work with both split key rings, snap hook key rings and C-Hook key rings. Both look great with one of these versatile pendants attached.     Who says you have to use the key chain for your keys? Do you have a handbag that needs some added spice? Snap the key chain on the strap...

Making a mirror back button using a favorite photo or fabric is fun and very easy to do! You might have heard them referred to before as a pocket mirror or purse mirror. Our complete mirror button sets include everything you need to make a mirror back button, Mylar, Front Shell, Collet Back, Mirror Shim and Genuine Glass Mirror.   We offer several mirror sizes to choose from: Industry Standard Size: 2.25" Mirror Button Set, 3" Mirror Button Set and 3.5" Mirror Button Set. Badge-a-Minit Size: BAM 2.25" Mirror Button Set   We have put together this step-by-step tutorial to guide...

Did you know American Button Machines has available not one but two different types of fabric button machines? Anyone who has done research for fabric buttons knows all about the Red-n-Black Machine. But few of you are aware of the Green Machine. This beauty has been in the shadow of her super star, 2nd cousin twice removed, far too long. It is high time she steps in front to showcase her talents. The Green Machine is sold as a kit which includes the button maker, the die size of your choice and 144 large wire eyelet button sets. Since the...

Fabric covered buttons are a fun alternative to paper buttons and can be especially eye-catching. There are lots of choices when it comes to fabric buttons; today we share 10 ideas with you:   • Embroidered pocket mirrors • Purse hangers (using a flat back button) • Embellished shoe charms and flip-flops • Spruce up ID badges for nurses or teachers by adding a badge reel   • Cross stitch a pin back button • Reward students and contest winners with Award ribbons • Decorative flower brooches (or hats or pterodactyls)           • Super cute ponytail holders (to match school uniforms)...