Thumbtacks with Adhesive Backs turn the buttons you already press into custom push pins. Each foam-backed tack peels and sticks to the back of a 1" medallion, a 1" flatback, or a 1.25", 1.5" or 1.75" unpinned button, so your design becomes a pin for corkboards, bulletin boards and display boards. Sold in packs of 100.
Custom push pins are a low-cost alternative to custom enamel pins for anything that goes on a board instead of a lapel. There is no mold fee and no factory minimum, and you don't wait weeks for production. Press 10 or 1,000, change the design whenever you like, and pay only for the parts you use.
Thumbtack Specifications
| Pack Quantity | 100 thumbtacks per pack |
|---|---|
| Head Diameter | 7/16" |
| Stem Length | 5/16" |
| Mounting | Foam-backed peel-and-stick adhesive. No glue needed. |
| Works With | 1" Medallions, 1" Metal Flatbacks, and 1.25", 1.5" and 1.75" unpinned buttons (buttons not included) |
| Compatible Machines | ABM 1", 1.25", 1.5" and 1.75" Button Makers |
| Best For | Classrooms, libraries, offices, map and planning boards, pin displays, event and fundraiser giveaways |
Custom Push Pins vs. Custom Enamel Pins
A custom push pin made on your ABM button maker costs about 37 cents. That figure is one 1" Metal Flatback set (bought in a 1,000-set pack) plus one thumbtack from this 100-pack, before paper and ink. Custom enamel pins typically run about $1.50 to $3.00 each at 100 pieces, plus a one-time mold fee of $50 to $150 for every design.
You will need a button maker. ABM machines start at $294.95, and the same press also makes pinback buttons, magnets and keychains.
| Typical Custom Enamel Pins | Push Pins You Press with ABM | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Pin | About $1.50 to $3.00 at 100 pieces | About 37 cents in supplies |
| Setup Fee | $50 to $150 mold fee per design | None |
| Minimum Order | Usually 50 to 100 pieces per design | None. Make one or one thousand. |
| Turnaround | Typically 3 to 4 weeks of production, plus shipping | Make them yourself, whenever you need them |
| Changing the Design | A new design means a new mold fee | Print a new graphic and press it |
| Full-Color Photos and Art | Limited by enamel colors and fill areas | Anything you can print |
Use Case Ideas for Custom Push Pins
Any board that needs a pin can carry your own design instead of a plain plastic tack.
- Classroom boards. Student-name pins, class mascots, and reward pins for posting top work.
- Library displays. Reading-challenge boards, book-club picks, and program bulletin boards.
- Map and travel boards. Mark places visited with photo pins or custom icons.
- Office and planning boards. Color-coded or logo pins for project, sales and schedule boards.
- Giveaways and fundraisers. Branded push pins for school, church and nonprofit events, made in the quantity you actually need.
- Craft fairs and shops. Sets of art or photo push pins packaged as a gift item.
Buttons That Pair with These Thumbtacks
Press the button as usual with a flat back, then peel and stick a thumbtack to the back. Need something wearable instead? Lapel pin sets turn the same buttons into pins for shirts and jackets.
1" Metal Flatback Set
Shell, mylar and metal flatback. The base for the lowest-cost custom push pin.
Compatible Machines & Cutters
Make the buttons on any of ABM's small round button makers, then add the thumbtack.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many thumbtacks come in a pack?
Each pack contains 100 foam-backed thumbtacks, enough to make 100 custom push pins.
Which buttons do these thumbtacks work with?
They work with 1" medallions, 1" metal flatbacks, and 1.25", 1.5" and 1.75" unpinned buttons. Buttons are sold separately.
How do I attach a thumbtack to a button?
Press your button with a flat back, peel the backing off the thumbtack's foam pad, and press it firmly onto the center of the button back. No glue or tools are needed.
Are these meant to be worn like an enamel pin?
No. These are push pins for corkboards, bulletin boards and display boards. For a pin you can wear on a shirt, jacket or hat, use Lapel Pin Sets for Buttons.
How much cheaper is a custom push pin than a custom enamel pin?
A push pin made from a 1" Metal Flatback set (1,000-set pack) and one thumbtack costs about 37 cents in supplies. Custom enamel pins typically cost about $1.50 to $3.00 each at 100 pieces, plus a $50 to $150 mold fee per design. You will need a button maker, which starts at $294.95.
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