VEVOR Button Maker, 1/1.25/2.28 inch(25/32/58mm) 3-in-1 Pin Maker with 300pcs Button Parts, Ergonomic Arc Handle Punch Press Kit, Button Maker Machine with Panda Magic Book, for Children DIY Gifts

I have been using this machine for about 6 months now. I love it. It's a perfectly sufficient machine, so I'm not sure the trouble other reviewers have had. I originally thought the base looked pretty gnarled and cheap but I later learned that the brown is protective paper that peels off. It also came with a ton of parts. I'm only just now needing to restock. There is a bit of a learning curve with the back alignment but quick to get used to. The parts are a bit cheap but still sufficient. I've had a few of the pins pop off but I think that was from not using sufficient pressure when making them. My only real "complaint" if you want to call it that, is that i wish the base was actually heavier. Sometimes when I am pressing hard, the machine will lift a little. A heavier base would keep it steady without having to permanently attach it to the surface. Other than that, I am absolutely satisfied with my purchase. I have since bought the 1in and plan to purchase a larger size soon. I produce pins for sale and have yet to have any complaints from customers or from friends/family who have received them. I recommend, but caution new users to make sure they are using it right before reporting it as a bad product.

Ok, so after using this bad boy after 10 days I realized in order for the buttons to come out perfect you have to put force into your pressing. You can just press the materials but they will nearly always fail. I feel like Im going to break it but that's also just in my head. It's lightweight but having a sturdy/solid surface underneath is key! Also, you cannot use this for trading cards. The trading card material is too thick and will jam the press. In order to use trading cards they have to be cut a couple mm's larger than the button or smaller, NOT the full size of the pressing circle area.

At first, we were excited to get the machine. It came with a package of plastic and plenty of 58" buttons and backs, which are not great quality but suffice. We got the 58" machine, which means we have to use the washer that comes with the machine for larger buttons. There is no option to make smaller button sizes. Keep that in mind when you order if you plan to make smaller buttons. Due to confusing instructions, we watched online tutorials to try to figure out how to make the machine work. The tutorials are all for different machines. It looks easy but you have to get the right combination and anytime we add a design to the center, the plastic never grasps the button back. The one single button we got to work was blank, with no design in the center. Also, you may want heavier paper or a photo printer for your designs. Regular printer paper doesn't seem to work. If the paper is too thick, it doesn't work, either. When I contacted the company, they asked me to send them a video of us using the machine. I told them "No!" I'm not taking a video of my home and children to send to some unknown company. They then closed the ticket within a week of contact because I didn't upload a video to them. They don't refund money. They don't seem to replace defective items or cover broken machines. Customer service is limited to "upload a video so we can make something up." It's a 50$ paper weight at this point, which is dissapointing. We'll try again eventually for button number two, but we won't purchase from this company ever again. There are better products out there. If/when you cant get it to work, it's great. We're planning to try with better materials from the art store instead of the cheap materials it comes with.

I’ve been thinking about buying a button maker for a while and could not decide which one to buy. I finally made up my mind and got the one that has interchangeable size options. I’m so glad I did!! Other than my initial mistake of inserting the paper the wrong way, every button has come out perfect! The instructions are not clear but once you set it up once, it is fine. It does feel a little wobbly. The base could be wider to keep it more stable. But still, a great machine! The box was squished when I received the package but everything inside was in good condition. So far it has been a great purchase. I think Vevor also makes construction tools and equipment so honestly that was the reason why I chose this brand. I figured if they can make good construction tools, they can make a good button maker.

Easy to use and works like a name brand one. Plenty of supplies however the instruction book is choppy English. I had to watch a YouTube video to understand. Save time and buy a separate hole punch

We purchased this to make buttons as a giveaway for a community festival. There was a little bit of a learning curve with getting to learn how to use it, but overall, it did a decent job. To facilitate things, we also picked up scrapbooking punches, the same sizes as the buttons. People were very happy with the product. Again, there’s a little bit of a learning curve, trying to figure out how to use it, so it may benefit you to order a couple more buttons as well. This is definitely a good button maker if you’re starting out.

If you're looking for high volume and production speed/consistency, I'd recommend a different machine. If you're a hobbyist and/or don't mind a high defect rate, you may consider the hassle worth the comparatively low price--though I would highly recommend NOT using this machine on original artwork or photos to avoid losing them; prints and copies only. I DO like the number of peices, the cheap but functional circle cutter, the low per-piece button part refills, the almost-completely steel construction of the machine, and the ease of use. Where things grind to a halt for me is the defect rate. The ones that are sandwiched correctly look fantastic, but only 9 out of my last batch of 33 (~27%) were completely successful. Many of the defects are fairly minor and the button can be more or less CAREFULLY salvaged with a pair of flat jewelry pliers, but nearly as many are still obviously deformed (front misshapen and/or edges ripped) and will need to be sold at a discount if at all. One was a complete loss with the halves failing to attach on the first press, and doing so incredibly badly on the second. I'm still experimenting with speed and pressure to attempt to increase the success rate, but consistency is difficult as fast and increased levels of force make the machine shift and rock forward on its base. After I've sold enough buttons to cover my cost, I'll likely be purchasing a higher quality machine.

This button maker machine is very easy to learn and use. It is sturdy and makes professional looking buttons. It comes with everything you need to make buttons including a book of cartoon designs. Tips: You will need to cut out a 68mm circle of your design but only 58mm of your design will be displayed on top of the button. The rest wraps along the sides. It comes with a 68mm cutter. Make sure you only have one single piece of film for the top of the button. The film sticks together easily. Sometimes static cling will shift your design as you press down on the top piece, so do it slowly checking for that. Press all the way down till you hear a click. Keep the top of your design and the top of the back piece with the pin at the same orientation on both sides. If you hear a crinkle noise, that means the film got bunched up or didn’t attach correctly, so stop immediately, maybe you can save it. Practice till you get it right.