1.25" Button Maker Kit
What Customers Are Saying
- Etsy Shop Production
I run an Etsy shop and I figured it was time to buy my own button machine. I’m very happy with the ease of use and the quality of the buttons. I punched out about 200 circles and then had my own little assembly line going and made a bunch of buttons in a few hours.
Artist Print ButtonsI add a very thin line to the circle in my art program to line it up exactly with the very sharp and precise button punch cutter. Every button comes out perfectly!
- Simple For Beginners
If you can follow directions, you can use American Button Machines!
- School Library
We purchased this for our school library, and we absolutely love it! The quality and ease of use are outstanding.
- School Makerspace
The students in our makerspace love this button maker. It is great quality and very durable.
The 1.25" Button Maker Kit is a complete button-making system built around our 1.25" Professional Button Maker. It includes your choice of paper cutter, your choice of pinback button set quantity, and everything else you need to press your first button the day the box arrives.
The 1.25" size is a classic pinback format — small enough to wear comfortably on a lapel, lanyard, or backpack, and large enough to carry a logo, slogan, or photo clearly. Schools, libraries, churches, campaigns, and small businesses all run on this size, and this kit is how most of them get started.
1.25" Button Maker Kit Includes
- Free UPS Ground Shipping* within the lower 48 US states
- 1.25" Professional Button Maker
- Choice of Paper Cutter — Dynamo Punch (Good), Adjustable Circle Cutter (Better), or Punch Cutter (Best)
- Quantity choice of 1.25" Pinback Button Sets — 250, 500, or 1,000 complete sets
- 3 months free access to the Build-a-Button Design Center
- Button Essentials Design Collection (digital download)
- Artistic Creations Series 1 (digital download)
- Artistic Creations Series 2 (digital download)
- Button making templates for sizing and centering your artwork
- Free lifetime USA-based technical support
- Complete button-making instructions and our lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
1.25" Button Maker Kit Specifications
| Finished Button Size | 1.25" round pinback button |
|---|---|
| Press | 1.25" Professional Button Maker |
| Paper Cutter Options | Dynamo Punch (Good), Adjustable Circle Cutter (Better), Punch Cutter (Best) |
| Starting Supplies | 250, 500, or 1,000 complete 1.25" pinback button sets |
| Design Tools | 3 months of the Build-a-Button Design Center, three design collections (digital download), and printable templates |
| Shipping | Free UPS Ground within the lower 48 US states* |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects; eligible for the Ultimate Extended Warranty |
| Support | Free lifetime USA-based technical support |
| Manufactured | Made in USA |
| Best For | Schools, libraries, churches, nonprofits, campaigns, sports leagues, crafters, and small businesses |
Who Uses the 1.25" Button Maker Kit
Schools, Libraries & PTOs
Student council elections, spirit days, summer reading programs, and staff badges all run on 1.25" buttons. The kit's complete-set pricing makes it easy to budget a full school year of programs, and the press is simple enough for supervised student operation.
Churches, Nonprofits & Community Programs
VBS name buttons, volunteer appreciation, donor recognition, and event-day identification are steady 1.25" work. One kit covers a season of programming, and refill sets keep the cost per button low as your needs grow.
Campaigns & Advocacy Groups
The pinback button has been campaign equipment since the 1890s, and 1.25" is a proven size for slogans and candidate names. Printing and pressing in-house means a volunteer table can restock overnight instead of waiting on an outside vendor.
Crafters & Small Makers
Craft fairs, conventions, and online shops move 1.25" buttons in sets — band logos, artwork, sayings, and fan designs. The kit's included design collections and templates shorten the path from idea to sellable product.
Small Businesses & Corporate Events
Grand openings, trade shows, employee recognition, and promotional giveaways are all better with a button. Pressing your own means you can produce exactly the quantity you need, when you need it, at a fraction of outsourced pricing.
How It Works
Button making with this kit is a three-step process, and the included instructions walk you through every part of it.
- Design your artwork. Use the Build-a-Button Design Center, the included design collections, or your own graphics software with the included templates.
- Cut your circles. Your chosen paper cutter cuts printed artwork to the exact size the 1.25" press requires.
- Press the button. The press crimps the shell, artwork, mylar, and pinback into a finished button in two short strokes.
How to Choose Your Paper Cutter
- Dynamo Punch (Good). A hand-held punch that cuts one circle at a time. The economical choice for lower-volume work.
- Adjustable Circle Cutter (Better). A rotary cutter that adjusts to multiple circle sizes — a practical pick if you plan to add more button sizes later.
- Punch Cutter (Best). A table-top punch that cuts precise circles quickly, one after another. The right choice for high-volume production.
Still deciding? Read our guide on how to choose a button maker kit.
Supplies, Warranty & Learning Resources
The 1.25" Professional Button Maker works with American Button Machines' full 1.25" round supply lineup, so the same press that makes pinback buttons today can grow with your projects tomorrow.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Good, Better, and Best paper cutters?
All three cut artwork circles sized for the 1.25" press. The Dynamo Punch (Good) is a hand-held punch suited to lower volumes. The Adjustable Circle Cutter (Better) adjusts to multiple circle sizes, which is useful if you add other button sizes later. The Punch Cutter (Best) is a table-top punch built for fast, repeatable cutting in high-volume production.
Do I need special software to design buttons?
No. The kit includes three months of free access to the Build-a-Button Design Center, three design collections delivered as digital downloads, and printable templates. You can also design in any graphics program you already use.
What else can the 1.25" press make besides pinback buttons?
The press works with American Button Machines' full 1.25" round supply lineup. Browse the 1.25" button supplies to see every component this press accepts.
Is shipping really free?
Yes. We offer free UPS Ground shipping on all button making systems within the lower 48 US states to help people get started making buttons. Shipping charges apply to any additional items in the same order.
What warranty comes with the kit?
The button maker carries a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, and every kit includes free lifetime USA-based technical support. The machine also qualifies for our Ultimate Extended Warranty for coverage beyond defects.
Is the 1.25" Button Maker made in the USA?
Yes. The 1.25" Professional Button Maker is made in the USA, and our technical support team is USA-based as well.
* Free UPS Ground shipping applies to button making systems shipped within the lower 48 US states. Shipping charges apply to any additional items in the same order.
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