I receive this question frequently via e-mail so I thought I’d post my answer here. Reader submitted tips are included at the bottom.
1. Hold the misplaced snap carefully on its side on the bottom die, lower the top die until it’s on top of the snap turned on its side, remove your fingers and smash the snap to crack it. Once it is cracked, you can pick it off.
2. Use pliers to grip either side of the snap and crack it. Be careful not to pinch and damage the fabric.
3. Use some heavy duty fingernail or toenail clippers to clip away at the snap until you reach the center and can pry it loose.
4. Use a thin drill bit, carefully drill through the center of the snap until it cracks and you can remove it.
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