Buttons are very easy to make. Above all, the process of making them is a lot of fun and encourages creativity. To ensure that enjoyment, you should pay careful attention to the material you choose for your button. Making buttons requires relatively little material. However, you should pay particular attention to the quality of the button material. Only by choosing good button material can you end up wearing a professional-looking button.

Button material 1: button press

A button press is an important tool for assembling the button material. The button press is a metal machine that stands out primarily for its quality workmanship. However, a button press is not mandatory; it is only necessary when working with metal button material. However, when working with plastic button material, this tool can be omitted, as the plastic button material can be easily assembled with bare hands.

Button material 2: Button blanks

A button consists of four parts: the top and bottom parts (made of either plastic or metal), the clear plastic film, and a pin. These parts are also called the raw button material and form the basis for all buttons. The button material can be of various sizes and shapes. The selected or self-designed motifs are inserted into the assembled button material and then pressed together.

Button material 3: Button or paper templates

Another important button material is the so-called button templates. These templates are usually made of paper. The paper takes on the shape and size of the button to be produced and is printed with the selected motif. However, the paper template can also be painted directly. This component of the button material set is DIN A4-format paper, which is pre-perforated with circles for easier processing. The circles on the DIN A4 paper are available in various sizes and shapes. The paper circles primarily simplify cutting out the motifs.

Button material 4: Paper cutter

The paper templates, a very important button material, must be cut to the shape of the button. Buttons are usually circular. While a paper circle cutter isn't a mandatory part of a button material kit, it makes the job easier (especially when making larger quantities). Simple scissors can also be used, although cutting may be less precise and more time-consuming.

Button material 5: Button generator

The button generator is a software program that allows for easy design creation. The custom design is then printed onto the paper templates for the buttons. The button generator can be considered the "intellectual" button material.