Best Easy to Use: Nice2Have Button Maker Machine 2.25 inch

Let’s talk button makers!

If you’d like to make your own buttons, it’s important to remember that your graphic will not print all the way to the edge. That’s because some of the graphic is crimped around the sides of the button. Example: if you are making a 1.25″ button, your graphic will be 1.75″ wide . . . but only the center 1.25″ of the graphic will show on the button. Leave a gutter around the edge so it comes out right!

For the best easy to use button maker, we liked Nice2Have’s button maker machine. This reader favorite is easy on the wallet, lightweight and works like a charm.

What We Liked

• Comes with plenty of blanks.

• Sturdy.

• Also makes bottle openers and magnets.

• Affordable.

• QR code on box gives access to designs.

• Hand-powered, so no need to plug it in.

What Needs Work

• Must line up button exactly or graphic can come out wonky.

Best Mini Button Maker: Happizza Installation-Free Button Maker Machine

If you prefer to make mini-buttons that are 1.25″ in width, this is the model we recommend: Happizza. Super easy to use and includes enough parts to make 500 buttons. 

What We Liked

• Excellent circle cutter.

• Fully assembled.

• Easy to use.

• Sturdy.

What Needs Work

• Only does mini buttons. 

Best For Businesses: VEVOR Button Maker Machine

If you have a small business and want to make buttons as promotional giveaways, this would be our pick. Unlike other all-plastic button makers, this one is made of rubber and cast iron—and is more heavy duty. For a small business, that would be a major plus. 

What We Liked

• Excellent for small business.

• Includes 500 button parts.

• Circle cutter is easy to use.

• Rubber handle is easy to grip.

What Needs Work

• Heavy at 28.2 lbs.

• Requires assembly.

• Pricey.

Best For Variety of Sizes: We R Memory Keepers BUTTON PRESS KIT

Most button makers are designed to make one-size—but what if you want a variety of sizes? We liked this model by We R Memory Keepers. Yes, you can choose different sizes . . . we loved that flexibility.

What We Liked

• Easy to use.

• Great for kids.

• Solid construction.

• Interchangeable sizes.

What Needs Work

• Pricey.

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