University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

1.25″ Button Maker

Our pin back button maker and die-cutter can be used to make buttons 1.25″ in diameter.
Our button maker is to be used with standard copy paper only (no cardstock or photo paper).

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Additional Information

For designing buttons:
  • The paper circle (printed image) will need to be 1.625 inches in diameter to properly fit the button press
  • For ease of use, we have a die cutter that can be used to punch out a printed image
  • Alternatively, you can draw a 1.625 inch circle (or multiple per letter size sheet) and cut them on the Silhouettes or Brother Scan ‘N Cut
  • Please be aware that the finished button will be smaller than the paper as the edges will need to wrap around the button when pressed.
  • The visible image should be 1.063 inches (this should be centered within the cut edge of the circle).

Tutorials

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None currently available

Specs and Manuals

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Starting Friday, May 16th

Upcoming Lab Closure Notice

May 16th through June 7th, we will be closing the lab for a few weeks to prep for our summer programming and do some much needed repairs and maintenance on our machines.
We will be open with our usual hours through Finals Week if you have any last minute projects to complete before then. The last day of Open Hours for this semester will be Thursday, May 15th.

Starting Sunday, June 8th

Summer Hours

Sundays only: 1-6PM

*Closed July 6th (Independence Day weekend) and July 27th