It looks like the dies are set upside down. Usually the first die for the badge back and artwork is on the left with the sticking up bits facing the back of the machine. Then when you slide the the first die across (to the right) the sticking up bits push the die and rotate it so you don't have to twist it with your hand.
I meant back to front, not upside down. This UA-cam short explains what I mean ua-cam.com/users/shortsRUIUGIcd0cg?si=DHsNtCtql3uCNZIL The pictures/instructions on the Amazon link you posted also confirm the positioning of the pins to the rear. The top die has a sticking out bit that should also point to the rear. On the first pressing the pins should not pass through the holes on the die and on the second pressing they should. There's loads of UA-cam videos explaining how to position the dies. It doesn't matter what brand they are all the push from side to side machines work the same, even the eye wateringly expensive American made machines. Once you figure it out it speeds up the button making process a lot. I love my button maker.
Thank you so much for posting your video. This really helped me with my bottom press. You're the best! ^_^
Yes please show how you were able to add the picture and shape it
I just added the machine in my Amazon cart!! I hope too lean so crafting for you soon!!
that's awesome. its easy to use . you will love it
It looks like the dies are set upside down. Usually the first die for the badge back and artwork is on the left with the sticking up bits facing the back of the machine. Then when you slide the the first die across (to the right) the sticking up bits push the die and rotate it so you don't have to twist it with your hand.
These are the instructions that came with my machine . It says to twist
I meant back to front, not upside down. This UA-cam short explains what I mean ua-cam.com/users/shortsRUIUGIcd0cg?si=DHsNtCtql3uCNZIL
The pictures/instructions on the Amazon link you posted also confirm the positioning of the pins to the rear. The top die has a sticking out bit that should also point to the rear. On the first pressing the pins should not pass through the holes on the die and on the second pressing they should. There's loads of UA-cam videos explaining how to position the dies. It doesn't matter what brand they are all the push from side to side machines work the same, even the eye wateringly expensive American made machines. Once you figure it out it speeds up the button making process a lot. I love my button maker.
@shallremainnameless1998 thank you for sharing
What program do you use to create the circle images
@angelshyne1001 I either use Canva, MS Word or Cricut Design Space.
I would like to know how you make the picture.
Screw your machine To a table or something and that will keep it sturdy. The work flow will be more efficient
If I needed to use it more often then I definitely consider that. It mostly sits on the shelf. Thanks for the suggestion
Yes please