2.25" Professional School Series Button Maker Kit
The 2.25" Professional School Series Button Maker Kit is a complete button program for a school in one order: the all-steel 2.25" Button Maker, the 2.25" Graphic Punch, 250 to 1,000 pinback button sets, 3 months of Build-A-Button, and four design collections, including School Sports and Fun. It ships free by UPS Ground within the lower 48 states.
2.25" is ABM's most popular size and the size most people picture when they think of a button. The press is safe for students to operate, the punch has no exposed blade, and schools can order with a quote or a purchase order, so the kit fits how school purchasing actually works.
What's in the 2.25" School Series Kit
- 2.25" Button Maker (Model 225): the all-steel press with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
- 2.25" Graphic Punch (Model 2625): cuts the exact 2.625" graphic with one pull and has no exposed blade.
- 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.
- Four design collections (digital downloads): School Sports and Fun, with over 160 images for recognizing students, plus Button Essentials, Artistic Creations Series 1, and Artistic Creations Series 2.
- Button making templates, complete instructions, and lifetime U.S.-based phone support.
Why Schools Choose This Kit
- Safe for students. The press is safe for school children to operate, has a low center of gravity so it will not tip, and has mounting holes in the base if you want to fix it to a table.
- No exposed blade. The 2.25" Graphic Punch is the safer cutter choice for classrooms and libraries.
- Easy to order. Download an instant PDF quote from your cart or pay by purchase order. Net 30 terms are available for approved schools and districts.
- Tax-exempt friendly. Apply through ABM's online exemption portal; the exemption applies right away and stays on your account for future orders.
- Built to last. All-steel construction with no plastic parts, a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and a real person to call for support.
2.25" School Series 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. |
| Graphic Cut Size | 2.625", the size your design is cut to before pressing |
| Paper Type | Standard printer paper. Photo buttons need the 2.25" Photo Punch and the machine set up for photo paper; contact us before ordering. |
| Cutter | 2.25" Graphic Punch (Model 2625) |
| Button Sets Included | 250, 500, or 1,000 pinback button sets |
| Software | 3 months of Build-A-Button plus four 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 | Elementary, middle, and high schools, districts, PTOs, booster clubs, and school libraries |
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.
Button Ideas for Schools
A button maker gives teachers and staff a fast, low-cost way to recognize students. Popular uses include:
- Recognition and rewards. Honor roll, perfect attendance, student of the month, and good-behavior buttons.
- School spirit. Mascots, pep rallies, homecoming, and team colors.
- Athletics and activities. Player photos, booster club fundraisers, and club membership buttons.
- Student elections. Campaign buttons for student council and class officers.
- Reading programs. Reading milestones and library challenges.
- Events and milestones. Field day, open house, graduation, and staff appreciation.
- Classroom projects. Students design and press their own buttons as an art or maker activity.
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.
Bottle Openers
Metal bottle openers with a magnet and optional keyring, a booster club and alumni favorite.
Accent Rings
Colored rings for team and school colors. 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" School Series Kit?
The kit includes the 2.25" Button Maker, the 2.25" Graphic Punch, 250, 500, or 1,000 pinback button sets, 3 months of Build-A-Button, the School Sports and Fun, 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.
How is the School Series Kit different from the standard 2.25" kit?
The press, punch, and button sets are the same. The School Series Kit adds the School Sports and Fun design collection, with over 160 images made for recognizing students.
Is it safe for students to use?
Yes. ABM button makers are safe for school children to operate and have a low center of gravity so they will not tip. The 2.25" Graphic Punch has no exposed blade, which makes it the safer cutter for classrooms.
Can our school order with a purchase order or get a quote?
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.
We are tax exempt. How do we order without sales tax?
Apply through ABM's online exemption portal. The exemption applies as soon as the form is completed, our team reviews it, and once approved it stays on your account for future orders.
What size do I cut my graphics for 2.25" buttons?
Cut each design to 2.625". The extra material wraps around the edge of the front shell and locks under the mylar. The 2.25" Graphic Punch included in the kit cuts that exact size with one pull.
Does the kit ship free?
Yes. The 2.25" School Series Kit ships free by UPS Ground within the lower 48 states. Any add-on items in the same order ship at normal rates.
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