Button pins are interesting accessories that you can make yourself. The color, size and design of these pins can be customized to your liking. You can create them for special occasions quickly and easily.
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Method 1 of 3: Creating a Simple Pin
Step 1. Buy a plastic cover (casing)
You need to purchase a snap-in button case. These cases can be purchased at craft stores or online. They come in various sizes and can be purchased in bulk (from 20-200 or more!).
Step 2. Prepare the drawing
Print and cut out the desired image. Make sure the image size matches the button pin size, then print on plain paper. Then, crop the image neatly.
Step 3. Insert the image
Place the printout on the casing that resembles a bowl. Make sure the image is facing the bottom side of the bowl.
Step 4. Attach the back
Attach the back of the case and your button pins are done.
Step 5. Use as desired
Simply unpin the button to correct or replace the desired image.
Method 2 of 3: Creating a Professional Button Pin
Step 1. Purchase a button press
For professional results and ease of production, purchase a full button press. The price is quite affordable and your work will be much easier if you want to make hundreds of pins.
- You can choose a cheaper hand-held device, but the result will look cheap too.
- To make the process of making pins easier, you can buy paper cutters. Make sure the size fits your machine.
Step 2. Get a metal case
This case consists of discs, the back and the front are clear plastic. Make sure this casing fits the button press and is the same size as the pin to be made.
Step 3. Prepare the drawing
Print and cut the desired pin image. Make sure the size fits the pin and print on plain paper. Cut the image neatly.
Step 4. Put the back of the case into the machine
Make sure the machine is in the ready position. Place the back of the nest in a circle, the back of the pin facing down and the line horizontally.
Step 5. Place the disc on the machine
This disc should be placed in the next bowl and facing down.
Step 6. Place the image
The image should be face up and straight with the pins.
Step 7. Put the clear plastic
Put the plastic over the image.
Step 8. Press down
Press the lever until you hear a 'click' sound
Step 9. Lift the lever
Switch the engine to the second position.
Step 10. Press the lever down again
Press firmly. This time, the 'click' sound may not be heard.
Step 11. Your pin is ready
Lift the lever again and your button pin is done. Maybe the machine has a release button to make the pin easier to remove from the nest.
Method 3 of 3: Making a Pin from a Button
Step 1. Select the buttons
You are free to choose the type and color of buttons to use, but consider the following suggestions:
- Choose buttons with various colors but match.
- Choose buttons of the same color.
- Choose the colors of the rainbow.
- Choose buttons with different patterns and sizes.
- Make sure the buttons that will be used are in good condition and strong, so that they are durable for everyday use.
Step 2. Decide whether the color of the buttons to be used is varied or uniform
If they are colorful, use an even number of buttons. Arrange the buttons into a circle, arranging them so that the colors look pretty. Use an odd number of buttons if they are uniform in color.
Step 3. Determine the center of the button flower
Use buttons that are larger than the others. You can use buttons with different colors, textures and shapes as long as they match the other buttons
Place the center button over the "petals". Make sure other buttons appear to appear around the edges of the large button
Step 4. Place the smaller button on top of the large button in the middle
Please specify the number of small buttons that you want to use, as long as they fit on top of the large buttons.
Step 5. Glue all these buttons with glue
Step 6. Flip the large buttons in the middle
Using hot glue, glue the "petals" to the center, then turn them over. Apply more glue to add a middle layer.
Step 7. Take the foam, cut in circles according to the size of the center of the button
Glue it back in the center of the button with glue.
Step 8. Unpin
On the part that does not open, glue the safety pin with glue on the foam. Apply a little pressure and hold it for a few seconds. Then, let the glue dry. Add glue if the pin is not strong enough.
Step 9. Done
Your new pin is ready to use.
Tips
- Use hot glue (hot glue).
- This pin is perfect as a gift.
Warning
- Be careful when using hot glue. Take precautions to avoid getting hurt.
- Be careful when handling pins. You can get stabbed if you are careless.
