2"x2" Square Magnet Making Kit

The 2"x2" Square Magnet Making Kit is a complete, ready-to-run system for producing professional 2"x2" square magnets in-house. It pairs our square button maker with everything you need to turn printed photos and artwork into refrigerator magnets, locker magnets, and made-to-order keepsakes that stay put for years. Every kit ships with the square button maker, a graphic punch cutter, 100 complete magnet back sets and three months of free access to our online design center Build-A-Button. It carries all the same benefits as our standard square button kit but with peel-and-stick magnet backs in place of pinbacks. The square format is a natural fit for Instagram-style photos, wedding and baby keepsakes, monograms, and small-business product lines — anything a customer wants to keep on the fridge instead of pin to a shirt. What's in the Kit 2x2 Inch Square Button Maker — presses your printed graphic into a finished square magnet Professional Square Graphic Punch Cutter — sizes photos and artwork to the exact 2"x2" square (or diamond) shape 100 Magnet Back Sets — each set includes a metal shell, clear Mylar, a plastic back, and a self-adhesive peel-and-stick magnet White Silicone Stick — keeps the crimp die running smoothly with laser-printed graphics 3 months of free access to Build-a-Button Design Center Free UPS Ground Shipping* within the lower 48 US States 2x2" Square Magnet Kit Specifications Finished Size 2" x 2" square Magnet Sets Included 100 complete peel-and-stick magnet back sets Magnet Set Contents Metal shell, clear Mylar, plastic back, self-adhesive magnet sized for the 2"x2" square Cutter Type Square graphic punch cutter (open corners; square or diamond orientation) Recommended Stock Standard printer paper Design Software 3 months Build-a-Button access Shipping Free UPS Ground within the lower 48 US States* Manufactured Made in the USA Best For Families, weddings, new parents, photographers, craft-fair and farmers-market vendors, Etsy sellers, schools, churches, nonprofits, small businesses Who Uses the 2x2" Magnet Kit Families, Weddings & New Parents The square format is made for the photos people love most — wedding portraits, engagement announcements, sonograms, and newborn pictures all crop beautifully into a 2"x2" square. Turn a favorite shot into a refrigerator magnet the whole family sees every day, or press a batch as save-the-dates, shower favors, and birth announcements that guests actually keep. Because the square matches the look of social-media photos, the pictures already on your phone are ready to print with no awkward cropping. Craft Fair & Farmers Market Vendors This kit is built for selling on site. Set up at a craft fair, farmers market, or holiday bazaar and produce custom square magnets right at your table while customers watch. Print a shopper's photo, pet picture, or monogram, punch it, press it, and hand over a finished magnet in a single press cycle. On-the-spot personalization draws a crowd, commands a premium price, and turns foot traffic into impulse sales without any minimum order or outside printer. Etsy Sellers & Home-Based Magnet Businesses Custom magnets have become one of the most popular made-to-order products on Etsy and other handmade marketplaces, and this kit lets you produce every order from home. Sellers build shops around personalized photo magnets, wedding-favor sets, pet portraits, and small-business branding, then print and assemble each order as it comes in — no warehouse, no wholesale minimums, and full control over quality. Rising demand for personalized, made-in-the-USA keepsakes is a big part of why this kit sells so quickly. Photographers & Photo Studios Square magnets press cleanly from studio prints and make an easy, high-margin add-on. Photographers offer 2"x2" magnets as session upsells, mini-session giveaways, and holiday-card companions a tangible product clients display year-round rather than file away in a folder. Small Businesses & Promotional Use Restaurants, contractors, and service businesses hand out branded square magnets that customers keep on the fridge alongside the takeout menus and appointment cards. A magnet is one of the few promotional items people choose to display, which keeps your logo and phone number in daily view long after a business card is tossed. Schools, Libraries & PTAs Square photo magnets make durable keepsakes that go straight onto a family refrigerator instead of a backpack. Schools use them for class photos, reading-program rewards, and sports-photo fundraisers. Because the kit produces magnets in-house, a fixed program budget stretches across far more pieces than ordering custom magnets from an outside printer. Churches, Nonprofits & Community Programs Magnets work well for VBS keepsakes, youth-group photos, donor recognition, and volunteer appreciation. A square photo magnet commemorating a mission trip or a fundraising milestone lives on the fridge as a daily reminder of the cause and the people behind it. How to Make a 2x2" Square Magnet The kit follows the same workflow as our pinback systems — the only change is a peel-and-stick magnet back in place of a pin. For a full walkthrough, see our refrigerator magnet video tutorial. Design your artwork. Lay out your photo or graphic in Build-a-Button, then print on your chosen stock. Cut to size. Use the square graphic punch cutter to trim each print to the exact 2"x2" square. Load the press. Stack the shell, your printed graphic, and a piece of clear Mylar in the pickup die of the square button maker. Press the magnet. Rotate the die under the crimp and pull the handle to assemble the finished magnet in a single press cycle. Apply the magnet back. Peel the backing from the self-adhesive magnet and press it firmly onto the plastic back for a long-term bond. Pro Tips for Square Magnets Press firmly on the adhesive. Apply steady pressure when seating the peel-and-stick magnet so it forms a long-term bond to the plastic back. See 5 Things to Know About Peel & Stick Magnets for details. Use the silicone stick with laser prints. A thin layer of lubricant on the crimp die keeps glossy, laser-printed stock feeding smoothly and reduces jams. Crop to the square before you print. Social-media photos are already square, so they drop into a 2"x2" layout with no trimming, ideal for fast craft-fair and market production. Try the diamond layout. The same punch cuts a diamond orientation, giving you a second look for monograms, sports logos, and seasonal designs from one set of tooling. Scale up when you are ready. The kit's 100 sets get you started; reorder magnet backs in 500 and 1,000 packs to keep your per-magnet cost down on bigger runs. Compatible Machines & Related Supplies This kit is part of our 2"x2" square system. The magnet backs, punch cutter, and supplies below are all sized for the same finished 2"x2" square, so everything works together out of the box. Related products you may need: 2"x2" Magnet Sets — reorder magnet backs in 100, 500, or 1,000 packs Square Button Supplies — Mylar, shells, and additional 2"x2" backs and finishes Magnet Sets Collection — magnet backs in every ABM size Die Cutting Press — a high-volume cutter that closes the corners for faster, cleaner production runs Square Button Machines — see the full 2"x2" machine lineup Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between this magnet kit and the pinback button kit? The systems are identical except for the back. This kit includes 100 peel-and-stick magnet back sets instead of pinback button sets, so your finished pieces stick to a refrigerator, locker, or filing cabinet rather than pinning to fabric. The machine, punch cutter, design software, and Build-a-Button access are the same. Can I sell magnets I make with this kit? Yes. Many customers build a business around it. Selling custom magnets at craft fairs and farmers markets, where they print and press on site, or running an Etsy shop and producing every order from home. There are no wholesale minimums and no outside printer involved, so you keep full control over quality, pricing, and turnaround. Are square photos a good fit for this size? They are an ideal fit. Photos taken for Instagram and most phone cameras are already square, so they crop into a 2"x2" magnet with no awkward trimming. The format is especially popular for wedding portraits, baby and sonogram photos, monograms, and logos. Can I make diamond-shaped magnets too? Yes. The included square punch cutter also punches a diamond orientation, so you can produce both square and diamond magnets from the same tooling. Handy for monograms, sports designs, and seasonal layouts. How strong are the magnets? Each set uses a self-adhesive peel-and-stick magnet sized for the 2"x2" square. It holds a finished square photo magnet securely on a refrigerator, locker, or filing cabinet for everyday display. For a closer look at how these backs work, see 5 Things to Know About Peel & Stick Magnets. What is included in each magnet set? Every magnet set contains a metal shell, a clear Mylar protective layer, a plastic back, and a self-adhesive peel-and-stick magnet. The kit comes with 100 complete sets, and you can reorder magnet backs in 100, 500, and 1,000 packs as you grow. Do I need any other equipment to get started? No. The kit is a complete system. The square button maker, square punch cutter, 100 magnet sets, silicone stick, and three months of Build-a-Button access are all included. You supply paper, a printer, and your artwork. What does "open corners" mean on the punch cutter? The included graphic punch cutter leaves the corners of the square slightly open on the back of the finished piece. Our Die Cutting Press closes those corners and speeds up high-volume cutting if you move to larger production runs. 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. Shipping charges apply to any additional items added to the same order. *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 will apply to any additional items in the same order.