Welcome to Button making

Cut a circle

• note: 1/4" around the outside of the material will be crimped

Use the Left die to place one outer shell face up in the die followed by cut material and one mylar cover

• Note: make sure only one outer shell and mylar are used per button

Slide die to the right under the main assembly unit

Hold the front of the base and pull the handle forward pressing firmly. the button will remain in the assembly unit as the handle is released.

Use the right die to place one pin back in the die with the safety pin down. make sure the pin is parallel to the front

Slide die to the left under the assembly unit

Hold the front of the base pull the handle forward and apply pressure for crimping action

Slide the die to the right and remove the finished button

• Note: If mylar is not completely crimped around the schell then more pressure is needed during steps 3 and 6