What Customers Are Saying
- Pop-up market booth
I use the 1 inch buttons for my pop up events and they always turn out fabulous. The pin backs for the 1 inch buttons are very sturdy as compared to other button companies.
Button bookmarksI use these to attach one inch buttons to the jumbo book markers, works great!
Zero-Waste SuppliesNo duds yet!!
- Reliable Restock
Best supplies for the best button maker! Will repurchase when needed!! 0 junk buttons while making!!
- Girl Scout Troop Project
They are adorably sized and make a great size to add to backpacks or lanyards for collecting. My Girl Scout troop loved making little buttons to go with their Protect the Ocean posters.
The 1" Pinback Button Set is the complete collet back supply for making our smallest round buttons: front shell, mylar cover, collet, and pin. Every component is built to American Standard sizing and made in the USA for a clean, consistent crimp in your 1" button maker.
The 1" button has been a standard campaign and lapel size since the celluloid pinback era of the 1890s, and it remains one of the most popular collectible sizes — and the foundation of ABM's button jewelry lineup. Order the 10-set sample pack to test your setup, or scale up to 5,000 sets for production runs.
1" Pinback Button Set Specifications
| Finished Button Size | 1 inch |
|---|---|
| Sizing Standard | American Standard. Not compatible with foreign-made "25 mm" machines. |
| Components Per Set | Front shell, mylar cover, collet back, and pin (4 pieces — pin inserts after assembly) |
| Graphic Cut Size | 1.313" — the paper size your design must be cut to before pressing |
| Compatible Machine | ABM 1" Button Maker (Model 100) |
| Pack Quantities | 10 (sample pack), 250, 500, 1,000, and 5,000 sets |
| Manufactured | Made in USA |
| Best For | Jewelry makers, crafters, bands and artists, schools, libraries, churches, political campaigns, nonprofits |
What Else Can You Make with a 1" 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 a finding, and you have a new product line.
Magnet Sets
Mini refrigerator magnets — also available as a ceramic magnet set for extra holding power.
Keychains & Zipper Pulls
Versa-Back keychains in five styles, plus zipper pulls for hoodies and book bags.
Medallions
Flat-backed medallions for jewelry and crafts. Requires the 1" crimp die adapter, included free with new 1" machines.
French Wire Earrings
Stainless steel french wires and jump rings turn pressed shells into finished earrings.
Button Bracelets
Low-profile link bracelets that accept 1" metal flatback buttons — monogram and charm styles.
Magneta Snap Pendants
Interchangeable magnetic pendants — swap button designs to match any outfit. Pair with the adjustable satin rope necklace.
Ponytail Holders
Hair accessories for teams and dance groups. For use with Models 100 and Z-100F 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" sizing. A 1" button measures exactly 25.4 mm. Most foreign-made machines are built to a metric "25 mm" specification — and that fraction 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" parts do not typically work in foreign-made 25 mm machines.
If you own an ABM 1" Button Maker or another American Standard 1" 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" Buttons
The 1" button is the small-and-mighty size: lowest supply cost per piece, light enough for jewelry, and collectible by tradition. Popular uses include:
- Button jewelry. The base size for earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, and bobby pins — a full product line from one machine.
- Band and artist merch. The classic punk-rock lapel size — sells in multi-packs and pins to jackets, lanyards, and bags.
- Campaign and cause buttons. The traditional lapel button — name, slogan, or logo at a glance.
- School spirit and clubs. Mascots, reading milestones, and student elections at the lowest cost per student.
- Library programs. The budget-stretching giveaway size — every patron walks out with one.
- Church and nonprofit events. VBS themes, volunteer appreciation, and awareness pins by the hundred.
- Craft fairs and Etsy shops. Collectible mini designs, flair sets, and fandom packs.
Compatible Machines & Cutters
These sets are designed and tested with American Button Machines' 1" equipment lineup, so every component crimps consistently from the first button to the five-thousandth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in each 1" pinback button set?
Each set contains four components: a metal front shell, a clear mylar cover that protects your design, a collet back, and a pin. Unlike our larger sizes, the 1" set uses a collet-and-pin design — your button maker crimps the shell, mylar, and collet together, then the pin slides into the collet after assembly. No glue or adhesive is needed.
What is the metric size of a 1" button?
A 1" button measures exactly 25.4 mm in diameter. It is commonly listed as the nominal "25 mm" size, but the parts themselves are built to the American Standard 1" specification — not the metric 25 mm specification used by most foreign manufacturers.
Will these sets work in my foreign-made 25 mm button machine?
Typically, no. American Standard 1" parts (25.4 mm) and foreign-made "25 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" Button Maker and other American Standard 1" 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" buttons must be cut to 1.313" in diameter — the extra material wraps around the shell's edge during pressing. The 1" Graphic Punch and the 1" Dynamo Hand-Held Punch Cutter both cut this exact size, or you can dial it in on the Adjustable Circle Cutter.
Can I make jewelry with a 1" button maker?
Yes — 1" is the foundation of ABM's button jewelry lineup. The same machine that presses these pinback sets also presses the shells for french wire earrings, link bracelets, adjustable rings, Magneta Snap interchangeable pendants, and bobby pin hair accessories. Most jewelry pieces start from a 1" medallion or metal flatback set, then attach to the finding with glue or a jump ring. It is a complete craft-fair product line from one machine.
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