1.75" Button Maker Kit
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The 1.75" Button Maker Kit is everything you need to make 1.75 inch buttons in one order: the all-steel 1.75" Button Maker, your choice of cutter, 250 to 1,000 pinback button sets, 3 months of Build-A-Button, and three design collections. It ships free by UPS Ground within the lower 48 states.
The 1.75" size sits between the small 1.5" button and ABM's most popular 2.25" size: big enough for a logo and a short message, small enough to wear every day and to make in quantity. Choose the Adjustable Circle Cutter for flexibility or the 1.75" Graphic Punch for speed, then pick how many button sets to start with.
What's in the 1.75" Button Maker Kit
- 1.75" Button Maker (Model 175): the all-steel press with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
- Your choice of cutter: the Adjustable Circle Cutter or the 1.75" Graphic Punch.
- 250, 500, or 1,000 1.75" pinback button sets: front shell, mylar cover, and prepinned pinback.
- 3 months of Build-A-Button, ABM's online button design center.
- Three design collections (digital downloads): Button Essentials, Artistic Creations Series 1, and Artistic Creations Series 2.
- Button making templates, complete instructions, and lifetime U.S.-based phone support.
Choose Your Cutter
- Adjustable Circle Cutter. Cuts any circle from 1.313" to 4", so it works for 1.75" today and other sizes later. It handles printer paper, photo paper, fabric, cardstock, acetate, and thin leather, and it is self-sharpening with a lifetime warranty.
- 1.75" Graphic Punch. Cuts the exact 2.088" graphic for a 1.75" button with one pull, for faster runs. It is self-sharpening, carries a lifetime warranty, and cuts printer paper.
1.75" Button Maker Kit Specifications
| Finished Button Size | 1.75" round |
|---|---|
| Sizing Standard | American Standard 1.75". Not compatible with foreign-made metric machines or supplies. |
| Graphic Cut Size | 2.088", the size your design is cut to before pressing |
| Paper Type | Standard printer paper. Photo paper and fabric need the machine adjusted first; contact us before ordering. |
| Cutter Options | Adjustable Circle Cutter or 1.75" Graphic Punch |
| Button Sets Included | 250, 500, or 1,000 pinback button sets |
| Software | 3 months of Build-A-Button plus three design collections |
| Speed | A finished button in under 5 seconds; several hundred buttons per hour |
| Shipping | Free UPS Ground within the lower 48 states; add-on items ship at normal rates |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on the machine and cutter; machine eligible for the Ultimate Extended Warranty |
| Support | Lifetime U.S.-based phone support |
| Manufactured | Made in USA |
| Best For | Schools, libraries, bands, political campaigns, churches, nonprofits, businesses, and craft sellers |
American Standard Sizing: Why It Matters
Everything in this kit is built to American Standard 1.75" sizing. Foreign-made machines and supplies are built to metric specifications that sound close but are not the same dimensions, and that small difference decides whether a button crimps tight or jams the die. American Standard 1.75" parts do not typically work in foreign-made machines, and foreign parts do not typically work in this one.
Every 1.75" supply ABM sells is made to fit this machine, so reorders crimp the same way every time. Questions before you order? Call us at (972) 985-5074.
Use Case Ideas for 1.75" Buttons
The 1.75" button gives you more design room than the small sizes while staying easy to wear every day. Popular uses include:
- Band and artist merch. Album art and logos in a size fans pin to jackets, bags, and lanyards.
- Political campaigns. A candidate name and slogan that read clearly without a large button.
- School spirit and clubs. Mascots, honor roll, student council elections, and club recognition.
- Library programs. Summer reading rewards and program giveaways that stretch a fixed budget.
- Churches and nonprofits. VBS themes, volunteer appreciation, and awareness campaigns.
- Businesses and events. Employee recognition, trade-show giveaways, and name buttons.
- Craft fairs and online shops. Original artwork and sayings in a size that prices well in multi-packs.
See an ABM Button Maker in Action
What Else Can You Make with a 1.75" Button Maker
Pinback buttons are just the start. The same machine and the same front shells press every product below. Swap the back or add an accessory, and you have a new product line.
Pinback Button Sets
The everyday 1.75" supply: front shell, mylar cover, and prepinned pinback, from a 10-set sample pack to 5,000 sets.
Metal Flatbacks
Pinless buttons for crafts and tokens, or pair with a badge reel for custom ID badges.
Unpinned Sets with Loose Pins
Sets with the pins packed separately, for buttons you want to finish in other ways.
Ceramic Magnets
Attach to the back of a finished button to turn it into a magnet, with no extra press step.
Button Easels
Cardboard easels that display finished buttons on tables, counters, and craft-fair booths.
Reorder Supplies & Related Products
Every item below is made to fit the 1.75" Button Maker in this kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the 1.75" Button Maker Kit?
The kit includes the 1.75" Button Maker, your choice of the Adjustable Circle Cutter or the 1.75" Graphic Punch, 250, 500, or 1,000 pinback button sets, 3 months of Build-A-Button, the Button Essentials, Artistic Creations Series 1 and Series 2 design collections as digital downloads, button making templates, complete instructions, a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and lifetime U.S.-based phone support. Graphic paper is not included.
Should I choose the Adjustable Circle Cutter or the Graphic Punch?
Choose the Adjustable Circle Cutter if you want one cutter for many sizes and materials, including photo paper and fabric. Choose the 1.75" Graphic Punch if you will make a lot of 1.75" buttons on printer paper and want the fastest cut, one pull per graphic.
What size do I cut my graphics for 1.75" buttons?
Cut each design to 2.088". The extra material wraps around the edge of the front shell and locks under the mylar. Both cutters in this kit cut that size.
Does the kit ship free?
Yes. The 1.75" Button Maker Kit ships free by UPS Ground within the lower 48 states. Any add-on items in the same order ship at normal rates.
Can schools and libraries get a quote or pay by purchase order?
Yes. Add the kit to your cart, then choose "Download a quote" for an instant PDF quote that includes shipping and any applicable tax, valid for 15 days, or choose "Pay by purchase order." Net 30 terms are available for approved schools, libraries, and government accounts.
Can it make photo or fabric buttons?
The 1.75" Button Maker is set up for standard printer paper. Photo paper and fabric are thicker and need the machine adjusted first, so contact us before you order. For fabric, send samples of the fabric you plan to use.
What warranty and support come with the kit?
The machine and both cutter options carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. You also get lifetime U.S.-based phone support, available 8am to 4:30pm Central, Monday through Friday. The machine is eligible for the Ultimate Extended Warranty.
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