Looking for the square magnet maker machine?
These are the supply sets. They press on the all-steel 2"x2" Square Button Maker, which makes both square magnets and square pinback buttons. Made in the USA with a lifetime warranty against defects.
2"x2" Magnet Sets are the complete four-part supply for making square refrigerator magnets on the ABM 2"x2" Square Button Maker: steel shell, plastic back, clear mylar, and a peel-and-stick magnet. Every component is built to American Standard 2"x2" sizing and made in the USA for a clean, consistent crimp press after press.
The square is the format for logo marks, monograms, social-media-style photos and any artwork that would be cropped by a round disc. Start with the 100-set pack to prove out a design, or run 500 and 1,000 sets for craft-show inventory, school programs and promotional orders. There is no minimum order, and purchase orders are accepted.
2"x2" Magnet Set Specifications
| Finished Magnet Face | 2" x 2" square (50.8 mm x 50.8 mm) |
|---|---|
| Sizing Standard | American Standard 2"x2" square. Not compatible with foreign-made metric square machines. |
| Components Per Set | Steel shell, plastic back, clear mylar film, self-adhesive peel-and-stick magnet (4 pieces — everything needed for one magnet) |
| Magnet | 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 0.060" thick flexible magnet, peel-and-stick adhesive |
| Graphic Cut Size | 2.717" x 2.717" — the paper size your design must be cut to before pressing |
| Compatible Machine | ABM 2"x2" Square Button Maker |
| Compatible Cutters | 2"x2" Square Punch Cutter or Square 2"x2" Cutting Die on the Die Cutting Press |
| Pack Quantities | 100, 500 and 1,000 sets |
| Manufactured | Made in USA |
| Best For | Small businesses with square logos, schools and classroom reward programs, sports leagues and booster clubs, churches and nonprofits, craft-fair and Etsy sellers, libraries, photographers |
American Standard Sizing — Why It Matters
These parts are built to American Standard 2"x2" square sizing. A 2" square measures exactly 50.8 mm on each side. Foreign-made square machines are built to their own metric dimensions, and a fraction of a millimeter is the difference between a shell that crimps tight and one that jams the die or will not lock to the back. Even when the sizes sound the same, American Standard 2"x2" parts do not typically work in foreign-made metric square machines.
If you own an ABM 2"x2" Square Button Maker, 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 2"x2" Square Magnets
The 2"x2" square is the one shape that matches the way logos and phone photos are already framed, so artwork drops in without cropping. Popular uses include:
- Business logo magnets. Coffee shops, breweries, gyms, salons and contractors — a magnet is one of the few promotional items people choose to display.
- Classroom rewards. Token economies, behavior charts and end-of-unit awards that line up in a grid on a magnetic whiteboard or locker.
- Team and league giveaways. Mascots, emblems and end-of-season banquet keepsakes in a shape built for four-color logos.
- Church and nonprofit keepsakes. VBS take-homes, mission-trip mementos, donor recognition and volunteer appreciation.
- Craft-fair and Etsy lines. Typography pieces, original line art and gallery-style miniatures that feel like collectible small art.
- Photo magnets. Wedding, baby and pet photos taken on a phone are already square — print, cut and press.
- Library and community programs. Summer reading, program logos and staff badges swapped out seasonally on a magnetic display board.
What Else Can You Make with a 2"x2" Square Button Maker
Magnets are one product line. The same machine and the same steel shells press every product below — swap the back and you have a new product. The cutters, die and template are the rest of the 2"x2" square system.
Square Pinback Sets
Same shell, pinned back instead of a magnet — square pin-on buttons from the same press.
Diamond Pinback Sets
The 2"x2" square rotated 45 degrees for diamond-orientation designs, monograms and seasonal layouts.
Square Magnet Making Kit
Machine, square punch cutter, 100 magnet sets and three months of Build-A-Button. Free UPS Ground shipping in the lower 48.
Square Punch Cutter
All-metal, self-sharpening punch that cuts the exact 2.717" square (or diamond) from printer paper in one stroke. Lifetime warranty against defects.
2"x2" Cutting Die
For the Die Cutting Press — cuts up to 50 sheets at once and closes the corners on the back of the piece. Made to order.
2x2" Canva Template
Editable Canva file with six 2"x2" cut lines and safe-area guides per sheet — drop in artwork and print at actual size.
Compatible Machines & Cutters
These sets are designed and tested with American Button Machines' 2"x2" square lineup, so every component crimps consistently from the first magnet to the thousandth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in each 2"x2" magnet set?
Each 2"x2" Magnet Set contains the four parts needed to make one finished square refrigerator magnet: a 2"x2" steel shell, a plastic back, a clear mylar protective film, and a self-adhesive peel-and-stick magnet measuring 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 0.060" thick. Sets are sold in packs of 100, 500 and 1,000. You supply the printed graphic; the press crimps the shell, graphic, mylar and back together, and the magnet is applied to the back afterward.
What machine do I need to make 2"x2" square magnets?
You need the American Button Machines 2"x2" Square Button Maker. It is an all-steel press, made in the USA, with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. The same machine presses 2"x2" square pinback buttons and diamond-orientation buttons — only the back parts change. If you do not have a press yet, the 2"x2" Square Magnet Making Kit bundles the machine, a square punch cutter, 100 magnet sets and three months of Build-A-Button access, and ships free by UPS Ground within the lower 48 states.
Can I make pinback buttons and magnets on the same 2"x2" machine?
Yes. The 2"x2" Square Button Maker presses magnet sets, square pinback sets and diamond pinback sets interchangeably. The steel shell and press cycle are the same; a magnet set uses a plastic back with a peel-and-stick magnet, and a pinback set uses a pinned back. Many operators run a magnet batch and a pinback batch on the same machine in the same day.
What size should I print and cut my graphics for 2"x2" magnets?
Graphics for 2"x2" square magnets must be cut to 2.717" x 2.717". The extra material wraps around the edge of the shell during pressing. The 2"x2" Square Punch Cutter and the Square 2"x2" Cutting Die both cut this exact size from standard printer paper, and the editable 2x2" Canva Template lays out six graphics per sheet at the correct cut size.
When do I apply the magnet, and how strong is it?
Apply the magnet after pressing, never inside the die. Peel the backing from the 0.060"-thick flexible magnet and press it firmly onto the flat plastic back of the finished piece; the adhesive bond strengthens over the first 24 hours, so let finished magnets sit overnight before stacking or shipping. The magnet is sized to hold a finished 2"x2" photo or logo magnet on a refrigerator, locker or filing cabinet for everyday display. It is not designed to hold heavy items.
Will 2"x2" magnet sets work in a foreign-made square magnet machine?
Typically, no. American Button Machines 2"x2" Magnet Sets are built to American Standard 2"x2" square sizing (2" = 50.8 mm) and are designed and tested for the ABM 2"x2" Square Button Maker. Foreign-made metric square machines are built to slightly different dimensions, and even a fraction of a millimeter can keep the shell from crimping correctly. If you are not sure what machine you have, call (972) 985-5074 before ordering and we will help you identify it.
What is the difference between 2"x2" magnet sets and 2"x3" photo magnet sets?
Shape and design intent. The 2"x2" square magnet set suits logos, monograms, social-media-style square photos and geometric artwork, and runs on the 2"x2" Square Button Maker. The 2"x3" Photo Magnet Set is sized to a standard wallet photo for portraits, family snapshots and real-estate farming magnets, and runs on the 2"x3" rectangle machine. Each shape requires its own machine and tooling.
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