Button makers create physical buttons for clothing and temporary use, as well as computer software buttons for graphical user interfaces. Physical buttons are made using a combination of metal press and hole punch, with materials including plastic, wood, and bone. Temporary buttons are manually pressed and made using a graphic or image inside a plastic button box with a metal bracket. Computer software buttons are lines of code or graphic files that perform actions when clicked.
Button maker is a term used to describe a machine used to create buttons and a computer software application. There are two main categories of physical buttons: clothes and temporary buttons. Clothes buttons are attached to materials or clothing by sewing with thread and are used to join different pieces of material together or as a decorative accessory. Temporary buttons are self-contained units that have a pin on the back. They are attached to display a message or image and can be removed. Computer software buttons are incorporated into graphical user interfaces (GUIs) for program users.
The physical button making machine is a combination of metal press and hole punch. For clothing buttons, the machine is usually found in a large production plant. The actual button is designed by a fashion designer, complete with material, hole location, size, and any design elements. Modern buttons are typically crafted from high-viscosity plastic, but they can also be made from bone, wood, or fabric.
The button design details are programmed into the printer. If the button is made of plastic, a machine is used to heat the plastic and pour it into prepared molds. Once cooled, the buttons are pressed into the machine, which creates the holes. A polishing unit sands the edges to a high shine.
Buttons made from wood or bone have a different process. The source material is fed into a machine, which creates as many buttons as possible, reducing material waste. Additional steps are used to create the holes, make design changes, and sand the button. A varnish bath is used to add a high gloss finish and protect the button from damage.
Temporary buttons are made by manually pressing buttons and are a popular hob. The button maker creates a graphic or image inside a button template on a piece of paper. The image is placed inside a plastic button box and a metal bracket is added. The metal bracket includes holes for inserting a safety pin. The entire item is placed on the button and the user applies force to bring the materials together.
Computer software buttons are typically lines of computer code. An image or graphic file can be used as a button. When the user clicks the button with the computer mouse, background programming determines what action takes place when the button is pressed. There are a wide variety of button manufacturer websites that sell pre-programmed buttons for the most commonly used functions.
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