Now you're thinking: "how the heck can you make a button into a coaster??" Well, it's actually really easy. You use the machine just like you would if you were making a button, except the back is flat and doesn't have a pin, the coaster insert flattens it down so it sits properly on the table, and there is adhesive cork material you stick onto the back. Cool huh?
Here's what you need:
A Model 350 or 350 Photo from ButtonMakers.net
A Coaster Insert
Complete Coaster Sets (Includes shells, mylar, flat backs, and adhesive cork)
And a circular graphic
1. Get every thing you need together.
2. Place the Coaster Insert into the upper die flat side down. It should stick right in the, held in place by the magnet built in.
3. Put the shell into the pick-up die (the one with visible springs). Place the graphic on top of the shell and the mylar on top of the graphic.
4. Place the flat back, sharp side up, into the crimp die.
5. Rotate the pick-up die under the upper die and pull the handle down. Rotate the
crimp die around and pull again, just as you would with a button.
6. Remove the coaster from the machine, peel the backing off the cork, and stick it on. (Be careful to center the cork, because it's pretty much impossible to pull it off in one piece after it's stuck.)
7. You have now successfully made your own coaster!! woo hoo!! But go have a party to celebrate you'll need to remove the coaster insert from the upper die. Use the small pole that came with the insert, and stick it in the hole in the top of the upper die. This will push the insert out of the die.
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2 comments:
This was a really cool idea. I was really stoked to make some custom coasters for myself, as well as other businesses and bands. After I ordered the button maker and the parts, I realized you gotta spend an extra $50 for the insert for the button maker in order to make coasters. Then when I finally got it many of the coasters didn't turn out. If there was the slightest bend in the shell it'd turn out really weird and bent looking...and the mylar is really blown up off of it. Not only that, but the actual adhesive cork isn't even the right size! It's smaller than the round area on the button and makes it look stupid. Not only that, but if anyone's drink dripped into this little spot, it would rust.
I wish I didn't waste my money or get myself or my customers hyped up about this.
Hi Anonymous,
Thank you for posting. Let me take a moment to address each one of your issues.
You did not mention whether you bought the coasters from us or not. But I know on our site, the product description for the coaster sets clearly states that they "are for use with the Model 350 and Coaster Insert only."
The "blown up" mylar you are describing is not how the coasters should look. It is possible you are using overly thick paper, or maybe you received the wrong insert. There is a Photo insert for the 350 Photo machine and a standard insert for the regular 350.
It is true that there is a metal rim around the edge of the coaster. And yes, perhaps if someones drink spilled on it, it could rust. On our site, we do our best to accurately illustrate the product. If you look at any of the photos we have of our coasters, you can see there is an exposed metal edge.
If you purchased the coasters from us, you are welcome to return the unused parts for a refund. Just call me at 1-800-927-8330 to make arrangements.
Sincerely,
Rebecca
ButtonMakers.net
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