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The Anatomy Of A KAM® Plastic Snaps February 24 2023
KAM plastic snaps are wonderful. They are a SNAP to install and much easier and durable than a standard metal snap or sewable button. They come in a multitude of colors and sizes. Which one is right for you?
Here is a simple tutorial on the anatomy of a plastic snap set. There are 4 parts to a set:
- 2 Caps (Before installation they resemble a tack with a Round, Heart, or Star shaped head. They give a neat finished look to your snap.)
- 1 Socket (The female part with the larger raised circle that the stud (male part) fits into)
- 1 Stud (The male part with the smaller raised circle that fits inside the socket (female part))
SIZE 20:
- Size 20 (0.5" - 12.4 mm) snaps can be used for most general projects like baby diapers and clothing. They are our most popular plastic snap size, have the largest color variety, and have a good strong hold. We carry them in all 130 colors and clear.
- Standard Size 20 snaps have a 5.6mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
- We also offer Long Prong Size 20 (0.5" - 12.4 mm) in a rainbow of colors. They are great for embroidered key fobs using Marine or Glitter Vinyl as well as other projects where you need just a little more prong length. Long Prong Size 20 snaps have a 6.2mm prong length.
SIZE 16:
- Size 16 (0.4" - 10.2 mm) snaps are most commonly used for baby and toddler clothing, pacifier clips, mama pads, and small crafts. We carry them in our first 60 ("B") colors and clear.
- Size 16 snaps have a 4.2mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
- The Size 16 Socket and Stud are less noticeably different. Many first time users don't immediately see the distinction. The Socket's raised circle is the larger of the two pictured, and the Stud's raised circle is smaller and inserts into the Socket (female) side.
SIZE 14:
- Our Size 14 (0.35" - 9.7 mm) snaps can be used in most applications where Size 16 snaps are used. We carry them in White and Black at this time.
- Our Size 14 snaps have a 5.0mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
- As with the Size 16, the Size 14 Socket and Stud are less noticeably different. The Socket's circle is the larger of the two pictured. The Stud's circle is smaller and inserts into the Socket (female) side. Size 16 and Size 14 Sockets and Studs are the same; only the cap differs.
SIZE 19:
- Size 19 (0.475" - 12 mm) snaps are used for heavy-duty applications requiring a strong grip. They are often used with tote bags, coats, tarps, and upholstery. We carry them in White and Black at this time.
- Size 19 snaps have a 6.9mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
- The Size 19 Socket and Studs are larger, but similar in appearance to Size 20 Sockets and Studs.
SIZE 22:
- Size 22 (0.55" - 14.1 mm) snaps are used for heavy-duty applications requiring a strong grip. They are often used with tote bags, coats, tarps, and upholstery. We carry them in White and Black at this time.
- Size 22 snaps have a 6.9mm prong length. Prong length refers to the length of the shaft on the backside of the Cap. When formed, the prong will compress and form a 'mushroom' shape to hold the Cap and Socket or Stud together.
- The Size 22 Socket and Studs are larger, but similar in appearance to Size 20 Sockets and Studs.
B17 - Melon Orange KAM® Plastic Snaps February 20 2023
B17 - Melon Orange is the deep, beautiful coral.
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KAM® Snap Life Hack @ ILikeBigButtons.com February 17 2023
Did you know you can use half a KAM® plastic snap as a rivet?
The sheets on our bed love to snap off after a day or two. It is one of my husband's biggest pet peeves. We have tried all kinds of sheets and gadgets to keep them on. My husband mostly recently bought this gadget that comes with three clips and elastic that slides. Which worked great for the first month, now they just slide all the way to the end, rendering them useless.
KAM® snaps to the rescue. I decided to use the snaps as rivets to keep the tri-glide buckle from sliding to the end. With half of a Long Prong KAM® snap (a Cap and Socket), I went through the two layers of elastic, pinning them together at a distance that gives them some stretch but not too much.
So far, so good!
B16 - Royal Blue KAM® Plastic Snaps February 16 2023
B16 - Royal Blue is a vibrant royal blue.
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B15 - Dusty Rose/Mauve KAM® Plastic Snaps February 14 2023
B15 - Dusty Rose/Mauve is a rich, mauvy pink-red.
B14 - Spring Green KAM® Plastic Snaps February 10 2023
B14 - Spring is a happy spring color.
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B13 - Silver Gray KAM® Plastic Snaps February 08 2023
B13 - Silver Gray is a cool, deep metallic silver.
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✅ Special Deal! KAM® Snap Press Mega Starter Package January 23 2023
✅ Special Deal! KAM® Snap Press Mega Starter Package
➡️ 💲100.00 with FREE Shipping to US ($136.95 Value)
Use Coupon Code: PRESSCOMBO
KAM Snap Press Mega Starter Package includes:
❤️ Professional KAM® Snap Press:
- DK-93 KAM® Snap Press
- Size 20 - 3 piece plastic snap die set
- Awl
❤️ KAM® Plastic Snap Removal Pliers
❤️ KAM Snaps (350 Sets total):
- 50 sets of B3 - White
- 50 sets of B5 - Black
- 250 sets of Starter Pack (Size 20 - 10x25 sets)
***Limited time offer. Coupon valid at ILikeBigButtons.com only.
📎😍📎 Silver Jumbo Paper Clips are BACK IN STOCK January 20 2023
✨ Back In Stock ✨
They're back!
After numerous delays and supply chain issues,
we are happy to announce that a ⭐ Fan Favorite,
our Silver Jumbo Paper Clips are back in stock!
After numerous delays and supply chain issues,
we are happy to announce that a ⭐ Fan Favorite,
our Silver Jumbo Paper Clips are back in stock!
B7 - Bright Yellow KAM® Plastic Snaps January 19 2023
B7 - Bright Yellow is a vibrant yellow.
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B1 - Bright Red KAM® Plastic Snaps January 03 2023
B1 - Bright Red is a vibrant Orangey-Red.
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Sometimes, you just got to craft! December 28 2022
😍 Sometimes, you just got to craft! Fabric for the Star Wars fans in my life! What should I turn it into???
A. Key Fob Wristlets
B. Cover Buttons
C. Something KAM Snappy
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Monday Craft Humor @ ILikeBigButtons.com December 26 2022
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