2.25" PHOTO Button Maker Kit
What Customers Are Saying
The 2.25" Photo Button Maker Kit makes 2.25 inch buttons from real photo paper: the all-steel 2.25" Button Maker, the 2.25" Photo Punch, 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.
2.25" is ABM's most popular button size. This kit uses the same press as the standard 2.25" Button Maker Kit; the difference is the cutter. The Photo Punch cuts a slightly smaller circle so thick photo paper sits flat on the face of the button while the clear mylar wraps around the edge and crimps in.
What's in the 2.25" Photo Button Maker Kit
- 2.25" Button Maker (Model 225): the all-steel press, the same machine used for printer-paper buttons.
- 2.25" Photo Punch (Model 2225): cuts a 2.225" photo with one press of the handle.
- 250, 500, or 1,000 2.25" 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, a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and lifetime U.S.-based phone support.
How 2.25" Photo Buttons Work
On a standard paper button, the printed graphic is cut to 2.625" and wraps around the edge of the metal shell. Photo paper is too thick to wrap that way. The 2.25" Photo Punch cuts the photo to 2.225", just the size of the button face, so the photo sits on top of the shell and the clear mylar wraps around the edge and is crimped in, holding the photo in place.
Because the press itself is the same, you can also make regular printer-paper buttons on this machine. Add a 2.25" Graphic Punch or an Adjustable Circle Cutter to cut paper graphics at the standard 2.625" size.
2.25" Photo Button Maker Kit Specifications
| Finished Button Size | 2.25" round |
|---|---|
| Sizing Standard | American Standard 2.25". Not compatible with foreign-made metric machines or Badge-a-Minit 2.25" supplies. |
| Photo Cut Size | 2.225", cut with the included 2.25" Photo Punch |
| Paper Type | Photo paper with the included Photo Punch; printer paper with a 2.25" Graphic Punch or Adjustable Circle Cutter (2.625" cut) |
| 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 punch; machine eligible for the Ultimate Extended Warranty |
| Support | Lifetime U.S.-based phone support |
| Manufactured | Made in USA |
| Best For | Photographers, sports leagues, schools, event planners, weddings, and memorial and tribute buttons |
American Standard Sizing: Why It Matters
Everything in this kit is built to American Standard 2.25" 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 2.25" parts do not typically work in foreign-made machines, and foreign parts do not typically work in this one. Badge-a-Minit uses its own 2.25" sizing as well.
Every 2.25" 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 2.25" Photo Buttons
A 2.25" photo button is easy to wear and big enough for a clear face or team picture. Popular uses include:
- Sports teams and leagues. Player photo buttons for parents, grandparents, and fans.
- Portrait and event photography. An add-on product for picture days, league photos, and family sessions.
- Schools. Student of the month, senior photos, and homecoming court buttons.
- Weddings and parties. Photo favors and name buttons guests take home.
- Memorials and tributes. Photo buttons for celebrations of life, reunions, and awareness walks.
- Businesses and campaigns. Staff photo badges and candidate photo buttons.
See an ABM Button Maker in Action
What Else Can You Make with a 2.25" 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.
Accent Rings
Colored rings that frame a photo or graphic. Also in a small variety pack and a heart-shaped pack.
Reorder Supplies & Related Products
Every item below is made to fit the 2.25" Button Maker in this kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the 2.25" Photo Button Maker Kit?
The kit includes the 2.25" Button Maker, the 2.25" Photo 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. Photo paper is not included.
How is the Photo kit different from the standard 2.25" kit?
The button maker is the same. The difference is the cutter. The Photo Punch cuts a 2.225" circle so thick photo paper sits on the face of the button and the mylar wraps around and crimps in. The standard kit's cutter makes a 2.625" cut so thinner printer paper wraps around the edge.
Can I make regular paper buttons with this kit?
Yes. The press does not need any adjustment. To cut printer-paper graphics at the standard 2.625" size, add a 2.25" Graphic Punch or an Adjustable Circle Cutter.
What size do I cut my photos for 2.25" photo buttons?
Cut each photo to 2.225". The included 2.25" Photo Punch cuts that size with one press of the handle.
Does the kit ship free?
Yes. The 2.25" Photo 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 organizations 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.
What warranty and support come with the kit?
The machine and the Photo Punch 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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