Frequently Asked Questions...
How Do You Make Your Own Buttons/Pins?
Does anyone know how you go about making your own buttons/pins? I know you can buy a button maker, but the finding graphics that fit thing still eludes me. Any suggestions, ideas? Thanks.
Also, can you buy programs that allow you to upload a pic and size it? Can you buy button makers with software?
Answer:
You can make buttons out of anything! Fabric, wallpaper, photos, magazine pages, etc. When you find a design you like, cut it in a circle sized to fit the button you're making. Most "blank" buttons come with a template for sizing your item. If you don't want to cut the actual item but want to use the pattern, use a scanner to copy it onto paper or make a photocopy.
 SIOUXSIE SIOUX pin button BADGE MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99 
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 CRANES wings of joy, forever pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 10 badges ) US $12.50
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 CLAN OF XYMOX medusa, a day,phoenix, twist of shadows pin button BADGE / MAGNET US $12.50
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 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET 2 ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 M&Ms - M&M NEW!!! Ms Brown button pin Set of 2 - For Shirt / Tie or Purse US $.99
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 SAINT SEIYA 聖闘士星矢 Knights of the Zodiac anime pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.00
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 COCTEAU T victorialand, treasure, garlands pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.50
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 INXS kick, shabooh shoobah, the swing pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.50
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 GORILLAZ plastic beach pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 MY LITTLE PONY pin button BADGE /MAGNET SET ( 10 badges ) US $12.00
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 MADONNA like a prayer,express yourself pin button BADGE /MAGNET SET ( 20 badges) US $22.99
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 AUDREY HEPBURN my fair lady pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $21.99
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 PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ Kaname anime pin Button BADGE/ MAGNET US $21.99
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 BURZUM black metal pin Button BADGE/ MAGNET SET US $12.50
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 SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES juju, the scream,tinderbox pin button BADGE MAGNET SET US $18.50
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 RARE Vtg Pinback Button HOWDY DOODY Safety Club Pin CBC Canadian Broadcasting Co US $39.00
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 Lot of 92 ass't LAUGH IN Buttons Pins , mostly NM-MINT US $275.00
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 *It's HOWDY DOODY Time* vtg pin button retro advertising toy 50's TV souvenir US $9.99
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 SDCC San Diego Comic Con 2011 Marvel Ultimate Spider-Man BUTTON PIN Disney XD US $1.25
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 RANMA 1/2 ( らんま1/2) anime pin Button BADGE/ MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $21.99
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 ADVENTURE TIME set of 3 1" pins pinback buttons Finn and Jake #2 season US $2.99
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 ADVENTURE TIME set of 3 1" pins pinback buttons Finn and Jake #3 season US $2.99
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 SIMPLE MINDS new gold dream, empires and dance pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.50
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 ICEHOUSE hey little girl,primitive men,man of colour pin button BADGE /MAGNET US $12.50
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 Rare Vintage Promo Pin The Blues Brothers Saturday Night Live SNL Button US $7.75
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 MICHAEL JACKSON art portrait pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 PINK FLOYD dark side of the moon pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.50
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 CULTURE CLUB karma chameleon, colour by numbers pin button BADGE / MANGET SET US $12.50
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 THE SKIDS into the valley , masquerade , charade pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $7.60
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 SPIRITUALIZED lazer guided melodies, pure phase pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $7.60
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 SDCC San Diego Comic Con 2011 PetPet Park "Game On" BUTTON / PIN VIACOM US $1.45
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 KIM WILDE love moves pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 10 badges) US $12.50
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 DEPECHE MODE violator, enjoy the silence pin Button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.50
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 OBEY pop art pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET 1a ( 10 badges ) US $12.00
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 BANANARAMA venus,wow, robert de niro's waiting pin button BADGE /MAGNET SET US $7.60
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 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE pin button BADGE/ BADGE SET ( 10 badges ) US $12.00
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 SPIRITED AWAY 千と千尋の神隠し anime pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 10 badges ) US $12.00
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 KIMBA THE WHITE LION ジャングル大帝 Jungle Emperor Leo anime pin button BADGE / MAGNET US $12.00
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 LAPUTA CASTLE IN THE SKY 天空の城ラピュタ anime pin Button BADGE /MAGNET SET (20 badges) US $21.99
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 MADONNA classic 80s pin button BADGE MAGNET SET 2 ( 20 badges) US $22.99
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 DURAN DURAN Nick Rhodes pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 Kirsty MacColl a new england pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 Vintage Star Trek Chicago 1975 convention badge pin button US $24.99
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 DURAN DURAN 80s image pin Button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 MADONNA MDNA pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 10 Badges ) US $12.50
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 GARY NUMAN portrait pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA anime pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET 3 US $12.00
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 KAMICHAMA KARIN かみちゃまかりん Mini-goddess Karin anime pin Button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.00
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 Cats Pin On Button 2004 Cats! Can Put On Backpack Purse Shirt Cute Little Button US $.99
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 CULTURE CLUB BOY GEORGE kissing to be clever, time pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.50
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 FRANZ FERDINAND take me out pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 10 badges ) US $12.50
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 Vintage Beverly Hills 90210 Dillon Button Pin Pinback US $11.04
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 Vintage Beverly Hills 90210 Luke Button Pin Pinback US $11.04
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 Vintage Beverly Hills 90210 Cast Button Pin Pinback US $12.74
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 Vintage Beverly Hills 90210 Luke Button Pin Pinback Lot US $12.74
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 2011 SDCC COMIC CON SPARTACUS PIN BADGE BUTTON SET OF 6 HEADS WILL ROLL REBEL US $49.99
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 Vintage Shirley Temple Pin Back Button & Print LOT LOOK NICE LOT U US $.99
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 Vintage Shirley Temple Pin Back Buttons Lot of 2 & Black & White Prints NICE LOT US $4.95
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 2011 SDCC COMIC CON Robotech PIN BADGE BUTTON SET US $5.88
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 ROBOTECH PIN BUTTON Badge lot of 1 Fan Expo SDCC 2011 US $5.88
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 2011 SDCC COMIC CON SPARTACUS PIN BADGE BUTTON lot of 1 US $5.88
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 2011 SDCC SPARTACUS VENGEANCE PIN BUTTON Badge lot of 1 Lucy Lawless Lucretia US $9.81
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 THE FONZ Vintage PIN Free Shipping Happy Days 1976 button pinback Nice is cool US $4.99
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 2011 SDCC SPARTACUS VENGEANCE PIN BUTTON Badge lot of 1 Manu Bennett Crixus US $9.81
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 2011 SDCC SPARTACUS VENGEANCE PIN BUTTON Badge lot of 1 Heads Will Roll US $9.81
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 MADONNA like a virgin debut pin button BADGE MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 LADY GAGA the fame, poker face pin button BADGE SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 Collectible "Dallas" T.V. Show Buttons/Pins Set Of 2 US $4.99
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 KIM WILDE love is, who do you think you are pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $12.50
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 MADONNA 80s image ( angel,material girl,borderline) pin button BADGE /MAGNET SET US $22.99
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 MADONNA confessions on a dance floor , hung up pin button BADGE MAGNET SET 2 US $22.99
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 MADONNA hard candy pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 20 badges ) US $22.99
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 MADONNA confessions on a dance floor pin button BADGE MAGNET SET 1 ( 20 badges) US $22.99
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 MADONNA true blue , la isla bonita,you can dance pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET US $22.99
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 MADONNA ray of light , frozen pin button BADGE / MAGNET SET ( 10 badges ) US $12.50
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 Vintage Collectible Bozo The Clown Button/Pin US $8.99
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Buttons Pins
One inch circle cutter for buttons, pins, badges - No need to cut your pages in strips
The different uses of 1 Inch Buttons
There are many uses for 1 inch buttons; they are a cool way to express yourself personally, such as a funny comment, or pretty picture, or even to show where you stand on certain issues. They are used for elections, charitable fundraisers, and they have also become an awesome inexpensive way to promote yourself or your business whatever its size.
People love free merchandise. At Trade Shows, buttons, pins, plush dolls, squish balls, and anything else is sought after from the people who are there. It is great to see people coming up to your booth to pick up your 1 inch buttons you had customized on them. They will wear them, show others, and promote your product.
Comic book artists have used them as a little something extra to add when they sell their comic books. Bands use them to give away at their concerts, and even small businesses use them as their calling card which is a great way to be constantly promoting themselves. Let’s face it, when somebody hands you their business card what do you do with it? Yup, you put it in your pocket, but a button you can wear on your hat, coat collar, heck I add mine to the shirt I'm wearing each day like jewelry, or flair as they call it in the movie "Office Space".
With custom 1 inch buttons the possibilities are endless, we've done Business Logo buttons with the website address on them, World of Warcraft character buttons, Autism and Leukemia fundraiser buttons, comic book characters, School election buttons, I have even been able to take some of my daughters favorite characters and make her buttons that she puts on the strap of her book bag, and she says they are "Groovy".
So whatever your reason, 1 inch pin back buttons are definitely the way to go!
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