Button Maker

Using the button maker (2025 version)

Using the button maker (2000 version)

• The 2 3/4” circle makes a 2 1/4” button

• Print out the blank template (.pdf), cut out the circle, and have student decorate with crayons, markers, images from magazines and then create the button

  • Note: be cautious about adding items which will cause the button to have too much texture or height (such as adding feathers or googly eyes) as these could cause the mylar cover to not be cripped by the button machine

• Design online using this Google Drawing template   Add images, text, etc.  Be sure to print in color if needed.  Then cut out the circle and create the button

• Canva can also be used for button creation.   Search for sticker (or button) for a circle template.  Insert artwork and add text if desired (text can be curved using Text Effects.)   Download as a .png (if you have multiple pages - the pages will be saved individually in one .zip file.)  Insert the .png files into the Google Drawing template.  Crop image to a circle shape if desired, place into a button circle, and resize.  Remember to leave about 1/2" around the outside for the crimp.  

• Button maker icons and terms document can be printed to add icons or text to buttons.  This was created for an SEL maker project for new teachers - some pages are duplicates as these were printed and share with small groups.  Icons are from https://thenounproject.com 

Using the button maker

• Put supplies in Button Maker in this order

  1.  Pin Back (pin side down - be sure the pin is positioned in the correct direction)

  2.  Pin front

  3.  Paper circle with your art work

  4.  Clear mylar circular cover

• Press Firmly & Release

• Push in Black Tab at base, HOLD

• Press “firmly” again until you hear a click

• Remove the button - note buttons can be tricky to remove from the button maker.  You may need to turn the button maker over to remove the button or use a small screwdriver.