Button Badges - Ø44mm

Components of each Ø44 mm button badge model

PIN - REF. 035413 & 030676

The badge includes a safety pin to attach it to clothing. Sale unit: 20 and 200-badge bags.

• 1 protective plastic film (Mylar).
• 1 metal plate to personalise (front).
• 1 metal plate with a pin (back).

MAGNET - REF. 035417 & 032722

The badge includes a magnet that allows it to stick to any metal surface. Sale unit: 20 and 200-badge bags.

• 1 protective plastic film (Mylar).
• 1 metal plate to personalise (front).
• 1 circular and flexible black magnet, with an adhesive on its back.
• 1 metal plate on which the magnet has to be pasted (back).

BOTTLE OPENER KEYRING - REF. 035424 & 032488

The back of the plate has a bottle opener that includes a chain and a ring to attach keys. Sale unit: 10 and 100-badge bags.

• 1 protective plastic film (Mylar).
• 1 metal plate to personalise (front).
• 1 metal bottle opener with a keyring, attached by a carabiner (back).

HANGER - REF. 031122

The back of the plate is a plastic hook to hang lightweight items. The hook has a suction cup to stick it to any smooth surface. Sale unit: 50-badge bags.

• 1 protective plastic film (Mylar).
• 1 metal plate to personalise (front).
• 1 plastic hook with a suction cup (back).

How to personalise Ø44 mm button badges?

STEP 1: PRINT THE DESIGN

• Design the motif that you want to place on the badge. Use images, photos, logos... and a lot of creativity.
• Prepare a template according to the size and shape of the badge. Remember that the template must have an additional border, on the outside, to fold and attach the design to the back of the badge.
• Print your design on paper, with your usual printer. It is recommended to use paper sheets with a 100-110 g/m2 thickness. You can personalise badges with other materials like fabric or vinyl but, for an easier explanation, we will suppose you will be using paper.

Download the template to help you print your button badges in eps, psd or pdf format.

STEP 2: TRIM THE DESIGN

• Cut the printed paper on the outermost edge. You may use scissors or a utility knife (cutter). It is convenient to use a die cutting machine or a plotter to be able to cut several designs at the same time. It will help you gain precision and speed, achieving a straight, clean, and homogeneous cut. (see in Related Products).

STEP 3: ASSEMBLE THE BADGES

• Prepare the badge making machine. For this example, we will suppose you are using a manual one. If you own a pneumatic machine, the steps are very similar.
• Set up the Ø44 mm round mould.
• Place the front of the badge on the mould's Part A, with the sharp metal edge down.
• On this plate, place the design that you previously trimmed, and cover it with the protective plastic film.
• Rotate the base until the Upper Part aligns with Part A.
• Hold the machine with one hand and push the lever down with the other one. Apply pressure and pull the lever up. The front plate will remain on the Upper Part of the mould.
• Place 1 or more collets on Part B. These collets come with the mould. The number of collets to use will depend on the back of the badge. It is recommended to carry out previous tests to determine if it is necessary to use them and if so, how many are required.
• Place the back of the badge on Part B, with the sharp metal edge up. Try to align the plate with the positioning pin to ensure its correct orientation. In the case of hanger badges, you must insert the hook through the side hole in Part B. The back will have to be completely inside the mould with the edge facing up.
• Rotate the base of the machine until the Upper Part aligns with Part B.
• Hold the machine with one hand and push the lever down with the other one. Apply pressure and pull it back up.
• Rotate the base of the machine again and remove the badge.
• In the case of the magnet model, you must also stick the magnet to the back of the badge.