The Button Blog - American Button Machines

The uses for wedding buttons are truly endless and with the season upon us, we turned to the amazingly creative minds in The Pinback Button Making Community to find the best of the best and we were not disappointed by the response!  From save the dates to reception, we have something for every step of the process and we are bringing them to you here to help make your special day button-tastic! Let's start from the beginning - save the dates!  What is the most convenient way to make sure you don't forget an event?  Hang the reminder on your...

How do I fix a bubble in the edge of my mylar?  Bubbles at the edge of your mylar can be an unfortunate side effect of using a laser printer to print your graphics.  Laser printers provide beautiful, crisp images but they can also cause mylar to slip when you crimp your button together, especially if you have a full bleed in your design.  Toner from laser printers contain wax and even if you have made 100 perfect buttons, the printer can decide to dump a little extra wax on that page and suddenly your buttons won't work.  You have the dreaded bubble...

Why should I buy your button machine?  What makes your company different?  These are common questions from people who are researching button companies as they prepare to begin their button making adventures.  Here at ABM, we love when someone ask us what makes us special and we’re more than happy to tell them why! Investing in a quality button machine is crucial to button making success but you want to make sure that you are getting the best value for your money.   In your search you will find machines that are less expensive but remember the golden rule – you...

How can I make money selling buttons?  This question is more important than ever in today’s very uncertain economic times.  If you’re feeling a little bored looking at the same four walls and needing extra cash, you can have hours of fun by making buttons (and some cash while you’re at it)!! Fortunately, button making is a fun, entertaining business that can be continued with little or no interruption while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Turning that fun into some extra income is easier than you may think. The two major components to get started are: A button making kit...

When choosing your button maker does it really matter if it is made in the USA?  You bet it does and here's why!