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== How to make button artwork == | == How to make button artwork == | ||
The artwork needs to be bigger than the button, because it wraps around the edge. The button diameter is 1 inch and the artwork needs to be 1.325 (one and three eights) inches in diameter. | The artwork needs to be bigger than the button, because it wraps around the edge. The button diameter is 1 inch and the artwork needs to be 1.325 (one and three eights) inches in diameter. The artwork can be cut out with scissors, or with an X-acto knife around a 1.325 inch diameter acrylic template, or with the laser cutter (if you've been safety trained). | ||
== How to use the button maker machine == | == How to use the button maker machine == | ||
Revision as of 13:00, 25 March 2018
Noisebridge has a 1 inch button maker machine. A mysterious benefactor donated it. Thank you! If you know the donor, feel free to edit this page and attribute them.
How to make button artwork
The artwork needs to be bigger than the button, because it wraps around the edge. The button diameter is 1 inch and the artwork needs to be 1.325 (one and three eights) inches in diameter. The artwork can be cut out with scissors, or with an X-acto knife around a 1.325 inch diameter acrylic template, or with the laser cutter (if you've been safety trained).
How to use the button maker machine
Your button will be composed of 4 or 5 parts, from bottom to top:
- plastic backing with pin
- circle of cardboard to make the button poofier -- OPTIONAL
- metal cover (gives the button its shape)
- artwork (printed on paper)
- mylar cover
To make the button, follow the instructions written on the machine.
How to get more button making supplies
The last time more button making supplies was donated, it cost $87 for supplies for 2000 buttons: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6V19AX
I think the cardboard circles are 2cm in diameter.