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Precision PartsThese pin back button sets make button making a breeze. Every piece is precisely sized and there wasn’t a bad one in the bunch!
Family Event ActivitiesThis seemed like a good amount of supplies to keep me going for a couple family friendly events where I was offering button making.
Market SellerBest button/pin backs on the market. Great closure - great quality. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
- Middle School Classroom
I teach middle school and my students love making buttons! The buttons are simple to make and very trendy to put on their backpacks.
- High-Volume Seller
My customers love this size. I sell 500 a month
The 1.25" Pinback Button Set is the complete three-part supply for making professional 1.25 inch pinback buttons: front shell, mylar cover, and locking spring pinback. Every component is built to American Standard sizing and made in the USA for a clean, consistent crimp in your 1.25" button maker.
1.25" Pinback Button Set Specifications
| Finished Button Size | 1.25 inches |
|---|---|
| Sizing Standard | American Standard. Not compatible with foreign-made "32 mm" machines. |
| Components Per Set | Front shell, mylar cover, locking spring pinback (3 pieces — everything needed for one button) |
| Graphic Cut Size | 1.629" — the paper size your design must be cut to before pressing |
| Compatible Machine | ABM 1.25" Button Maker (Model 125) |
| Pack Quantities | 10 (sample pack), 100, 250, 500, 1,000, 2,000, and 5,000 sets |
| Manufactured | Made in USA |
What Else Can You Make with a 1.25" Button Maker
Pinback buttons are just the start. The same machine and the same front shells press every product below — swap the back, and you have a new product line.
Magnet Sets
Refrigerator magnets that stay up for years — shell, mylar, back, and peel-and-stick magnet.
Metal Flatbacks
Glue to flat surfaces, use as tokens, or pair with a retractable badge reel for staff ID badges.
Ponytail Holders
Hair accessories for teams and dance groups. For use with Models 125 and Z-125F only.
Versa-Back Sample Pack
Five of each Versa-Back style in one pack — the low-risk way to test new product lines.
American Standard Sizing — Why It Matters
These parts are built to American Standard 1.25" sizing. A 1.25" button measures exactly 31.75 mm. Most foreign-made machines are built to a metric "32 mm" specification and that quarter of a millimeter is the difference between a button that crimps tight and one that jams the die or falls apart. Even though the sizes sound interchangeable, American Standard 1.25" parts do not typically work in foreign-made 32 mm machines.
If you own an ABM 1.25" Button Maker or another American Standard 1.25" press, these sets are designed and tested to run through it consistently, package after package. Not sure what machine you have? Call us at (972) 985-5074 and we will help you identify it before you order.
Use Case Ideas for 1.25" Buttons
The 1.25" button is a working middle size: more design room than a 1" button, lower supply cost per piece than the larger sizes. Popular uses include:
- Band and artist merch. The classic merch-table size — sells as singles or pinned to a backing card as a set.
- Campaign and cause buttons. Slogans, candidate names, and awareness designs stay readable at lapel distance.
- School spirit and clubs. Mascots, honor roll, field day, student council elections, and graduation keepsakes.
- Library programs. Summer reading milestones and program giveaways that stretch a fixed budget further than larger sizes.
- Church and nonprofit events. VBS themes, volunteer appreciation, donor recognition, and mission trip fundraisers.
- Craft fairs and Etsy shops. Original artwork, sayings, and fandom designs in a size that prices well in multi-packs.
- Parties and weddings. Favors, save-the-dates, and "team bride / team groom" pins guests actually wear.
Compatible Machines & Cutters
These sets are designed and tested with American Button Machines' 1.25" equipment lineup, so every component crimps consistently from the first button to the five-thousandth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in each 1.25" pinback button set?
Each set contains the three components needed to make one complete button: a metal front shell, a clear mylar cover that protects your design, and a back with a locking spring pinback. No glue or adhesive is needed — your button maker crimps all three pieces together with your printed design in one press.
What is the metric size of a 1.25" button?
A 1.25" button measures exactly 31.75 mm in diameter. It is commonly listed as the nominal "32 mm" size, but the parts themselves are built to the American Standard 1.25" specification — not the metric 32 mm specification used by most foreign manufacturers.
Will these sets work in my foreign-made 32 mm button machine?
Typically, no. American Standard 1.25" parts (31.75 mm) and foreign-made "32 mm" machines sound like the same size, but the fraction-of-a-millimeter difference prevents a proper crimp — buttons may jam the die or fail to lock together. These sets are designed and tested for the ABM 1.25" Button Maker and other American Standard 1.25" presses. If you are not sure what machine you have, call us at (972) 985-5074 before ordering.
What size should I print and cut my graphics?
Graphics for 1.25" buttons must be cut to 1.629" in diameter — the extra material wraps around the shell's edge during pressing. The 1.25" Graphic Punch and the 1.25" Dynamo Hand-Held Punch Cutter both cut this exact size, or you can dial it in on the Adjustable Circle Cutter.
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