Components of each Ø58 mm button badge model
PIN - REF. 035412 & 028642
The badge includes a safety pin to attach it to clothing. Sale unit: bags of 10 and 100 badges.
- 1 protective plastic mylar
- 1 printable metal front plate
- 1 metal pin back plate
MAGNET - REF. 035418 & 032723
The badge includes a magnet that allows it to stick to any metal surface. Sale unit: bags of 10 and 100 badges.
- 1 protective plastic mylar
- 1 printable metal front plate
- 1 circular and flexible black magnet with an adhesive on its back
- 1 metal back plate on which the magnet is glued
MIRROR - REF. 035422 & 028643
The badge comes with a mirror on the back. Sale unit: bags of 10 and 100 badges.
- 1 protective plastic mylar
- 1 printable metal front plate
- 1 round cardboard support
- 1 mirror + 1 securing ring
BOTTLE OPENER MAGNET - REF. 035420 & 009322
Magnetic bottle opener back plate to fix it to metal surfaces. Sale unit: bags of 10 and 100 badges.
- 1 protective plastic mylar
- 1 printable metal front plate
- 1 magnetic bottle opener back plate
BOTTLE OPENER KEYRING - REF. 035423 & 032487
The back of the badge has a bottle opener, including a chain and ring for attaching keys. Sale unit: bags of 10 and 100 badges.
- 1 protective plastic mylar
- 1 printable metal front plate
- 1 metal bottle opener back plate with key ring linked by a carabiner
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
- All 58 mm badge models are compatible with the We R Button Press machine (Ref. 040557), except for the bottle opener keyring model (Ref. 035423 & 032487)
How to personalise Ø58 mm button badges?
STEP 1: PRINT THE DESIGN
- Create the design you want to place on the badge. Use images, photos, logos... and lots 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 100-110 gsm paper sheets 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. Besides, it will help you gain precision and speed, achieving a straight, clean, and homogeneous cut (see 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 Ø58 mm round die mould
- Place the front of the badge on the mould's Part A, with the sharp metal edge facing down
- Place the design you previously trimmed on this plate 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 it back up. The front plate will remain on the Upper Part of the mould
- Place 1 or 2 washers on Part B. These washers come with the mould. The number of washers to use will depend on the type of back plate. It is advisable to test beforehand 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 facing up. Try to align the plate with the positioning pin to ensure its correct orientation. In the case of mirror badges, you should first place the ring with the metal edge facing up, then the mirror facing down and finally the cardboard backing
- 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
- The magnet model must also be attached to the back plate