2"x2" Magnet Sets
2"x2" Magnet Sets are bulk supply packs for finishing square refrigerator magnets on a 2"x2" Square Button Maker. The square format is the format of choice for logo-driven branding, classroom and team rewards and craft show inventory, and any project where a square geometric layout reads better than a round disc.
Each set bundles the four parts you need to press one finished magnet — a 2"x2" metal shell, a plastic back, a clear mylar protective film, and a peel-and-stick adhesive magnet (1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 0.060" thick) that adheres to the plastic back after pressing. Sold in 500-set and 1,000-set bulk packs for steady production runs.
What's Included in Each Set
- 2"x2" square metal shell — the front face of the finished magnet.
- Plastic back — the rigid backer that locks under the shell during pressing.
- Clear mylar film — the transparent protective layer that seals over your printed graphic.
- Self-adhesive peel-and-stick magnet (1-3/4" x 1-3/4", 0.060" thick) — applied to the plastic back after the button is pressed.
Bulk pack options: 500 Sets ($130.95) or 1,000 Sets ($225.95). Each set produces one finished 2"x2" square refrigerator magnet.
2"x2" Magnet Set Specifications
| Finished Magnet Face | 2" x 2" square (visible printed area) |
|---|---|
| Adhesive Magnet Strip | 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 0.060" thick — peel-and-stick |
| Components Per Set | Shell, plastic back, clear mylar, self-adhesive magnet (4 parts) |
| Pack Quantities | 500-set pack, 1,000-set pack |
| Mylar Type | Clear protective film, included with every set |
| Compatible Machine | 2"x2" Square Button Maker by American Button Machines |
| Compatible Cutter | 2"x2" Square Punch Cutter for prepping graphics |
| Format | Square |
| Manufactured | Made in the USA |
| Best For | Logo-driven brand magnets, classroom reward systems, sports team and rec-league giveaways, craft fair inventory, donor and volunteer recognition, square-format save-the-dates, business swag |
Who Uses 2"x2" Magnet Sets
Small Businesses with Square Logos
A square magnet matches the way most modern logos are actually designed — square or near-square ratios that read cleanly on social media, business cards, and storefront signs. The 2"x2" format gives a logo room to sit centered with breathing space on all four sides, no awkward cropping. Well-suited to coffee shops, microbreweries, gyms, salons, dance studios, and any brand with a tight square mark.
Schools, Teachers & Classroom Reward Systems
Teachers running token economies, behavior charts, or end-of-unit rewards favor the 2"x2" square because it reads like a badge or a sticker rather than a pin. Magnetic charts and locker doors give classrooms an easy display surface, and the square format lines up cleanly in a grid for tracking. The 500-set pack covers a full elementary school spirit night, science fair, or Read-a-Thon awards table.
Sports Leagues, Booster Clubs & Team Stores
Recreation leagues and booster clubs use 2"x2" magnets for end-of-season banquet giveaways, jersey-style team patches, and fundraising swag. The square format is the natural shape for team logos, mascot heads, and four-color emblem designs. End-of-season runs of 500 to 1,000 magnets fit a typical league budget and leave inventory for the next sign-up cycle.
Churches, Nonprofits & Donor Recognition
Houses of worship and 501(c)(3) nonprofits use the 2"x2" magnet format for VBS take-homes, mission-trip keepsakes, donor recognition gifts, and volunteer appreciation. The square shape works well for symbol-driven designs (a cross, a logo, a single-word affirmation) where a round disc would crop the artwork awkwardly.
Craft Fair & Etsy Sellers
Independent makers selling at craft fairs, holiday markets, and on Etsy use 2"x2" magnets for typography pieces, original line art, and gallery-style miniatures. The square format echoes Instagram's grid and the shape of fine-art prints, which makes the magnets feel like collectible small art rather than promotional swag. The 1,000-set pack covers a full season of weekend shows.
Libraries & Community Programs
Libraries running summer reading programs, Banned Books Week observances, or staff badges use 2"x2" magnets where the design needs to hold a small book cover, a typography quote, or a program logo without cropping. Magnetic display boards on circulation desks and program rooms give staff a place to swap them out seasonally.
How to Make a 2"x2" Magnet
Each set produces one finished magnet on a 2"x2" Square Button Maker. The press cycle is the same as a pinback button — only the back parts and the post-press finishing change.
- Cut your graphic. Use a 2"x2" Square Punch Cutter or a square template to trim your printed design to the correct size for the shell.
- Load the lower die. Place the metal shell face-down in the lower die, then the trimmed graphic, then the clear mylar film on top.
- Load the upper die. Place the plastic back into the upper die.
- Press the button. Rotate the die set under the press head and pull the handle. The shell, graphic, mylar, and plastic back lock together in one cycle.
- Apply the magnet strip. After the button comes off the press, peel the backing from the self-adhesive magnet and press it firmly onto the flat plastic back. Hold for several seconds to set the adhesive bond.
New to button making? Step through ABM's how to make a button guide or browse the video tutorial library for a visual walkthrough.
Pro Tips for 2"x2" Magnet Sets
- Press first, magnet second. The peel-and-stick adhesive magnet is applied after the button comes off the press. Trying to press the magnet inside the die set will damage the adhesive and crush the magnet's flat profile.
- Press the adhesive firmly. The peel-and-stick bond cures stronger over the first 24 hours. Press each magnet against the plastic back for a full count of ten and let finished magnets sit overnight before stacking or shipping.
- Watch your design margins. Square magnets show their corners. Keep critical artwork — text, faces, logo marks — at least 1/8" from the edge so nothing gets clipped at the bend where the shell wraps the back.
- Use the punch cutter. Hand-cutting square graphics with scissors or a craft knife is slower and rarely square. The 2"x2" Square Punch Cutter trims clean 90-degree corners and saves real time on production runs of 100 or more.
- Store magnets flat. A finished magnet has a steel-strip back. Stacked magnets in a shipping box can attract each other and shift the stack. Pack them flat in trays or with a sheet of cardstock between layers.
- Order extra mylar. Mylar discs can stick to one another with static, and an operator running a thousand-button day will lose a few to double-loading. Keeping a pack of replacement mylar on the shelf prevents downtime mid-run.
Compatible Machines & Related Supplies
2"x2" Magnet Sets are designed and tested with American Button Machines' full 2"x2" supply lineup. The same machine that presses these square magnets also presses 2"x2" pinback and diamond-orientation buttons — swap the back parts and you swap the finished product.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the actual size of the finished 2"x2" magnet?
The visible printed face of the finished magnet is 2" x 2" square — the size of the metal shell. The adhesive magnet strip on the back is slightly smaller at 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" x 0.060" thick. The smaller magnet sits centered on the flat plastic back so it has rim clearance and adheres cleanly without overhanging the edge.
Why choose a square magnet over a round or rectangular one?
The square format is the natural shape for logos, geometric designs, and four-quadrant layouts. Most modern brand marks are designed to fit a square or near-square ratio, and Instagram trained an entire generation of designers to work in square frames. If your artwork is a typography piece, an icon-style logo, or a symmetric symbol, a 2"x2" square crops cleaner than a round disc. For wallet-photo and family snapshot magnets, the rectangular 2"x3" Photo Magnet Sets are usually the better fit.
What machine do I need to make these 2"x2" magnets?
The 2"x2" Square Button Maker is the press these sets are built for. The same machine also presses pinback and diamond-orientation buttons in the 2"x2" size — the difference between a magnet and a button is the back parts, not the machine. ABM also offers the Square 2"x2" Professional Kit as a complete bundle if you don't already have a press.
Can I switch between making magnets and pinback buttons on the same machine?
Yes. The 2"x2" Square Button Maker presses any 2"x2" supply set — magnet, pinback, or diamond pinback. Order the back parts for the finished product you want, load the right components into the die, and press. Operators commonly run a magnet batch in the morning and a pinback batch in the afternoon on the same machine.
How strong is the peel-and-stick adhesive magnet?
The 0.060"-thick flexible magnet is rated to hold a printed magnet to a refrigerator, filing cabinet, or steel locker without slipping under everyday use. It is not designed to hold heavy items like clipboards or photo frames. The peel-and-stick adhesive cures stronger over the first 24 hours after application — finished magnets should sit overnight before being stacked, packed, or shipped.
Are these compatible with non-ABM 2"x2" square button presses?
These sets are sized to industry-standard 2"x2" square Tecre-spec tooling, which is the dominant standard in the U.S. button-making market. They are not interchangeable with badge presses that use a different square geometry. If you're running a press that did not come from American Button Machines, contact us at (972) 985-5074 before ordering and we'll confirm fit.
How do 2"x2" Magnet Sets differ from the 2"x3" Photo Magnet Sets?
Different shape, different design intent. The 2"x2" square is built for logo-driven and geometric designs. The 2"x3" Photo Magnet Sets are sized to a standard wallet photo and are the better fit for portrait photography, family snapshots, and real-estate-agent farming magnets. Pick the format that matches the artwork you'll be running most often.
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