Learn how easy it is to make a button at the Hunterdon County Library.  We have two sizes of button makers.

Headquarters Library Makerspace has  1.25" and 2.25" round button makers

The North County Branch Library Makerspace has a 2.25" round button maker

Start by designing your button graphic making sure to use the suggest sizes on the American Button Machine template. This can be done in the graphics software or app of your choice.  We use Canva.com a lot at the library because it's free and browser based but any graphics program can be used.  Print out your design and cut it out along the outside circle of the button size of your choice:

Follow the instructions below from American Button Machines to use the button maker.  Be careful that there is just one shell in the machine at a time. They like to stick together. More than one usually jams the machine. 

Watch the video below for an enthusiastic and funny lesson on button making!

American Button Machines ® Button Machine Sizes 1.25" -3.50" Quick Start Guide.

When designing the image for your button it's important to know the correct size that will fit the button machine the library has. 

You can design the button in the graphics program of your preference. Canva.com is one we use a lot at the library because it's free and browser based. 

Button making materials are available as a set that includes the shell, mylar and pinback.

Cost for

• 1.25" Pinback set = $0.15
• 2.25" Pinback set = $0.20

If you are making more than 50 buttons we ask that you purchase them directly from American Button Machines.