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.
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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