6" Pinback Button Set
The 6" Pinback Button Set is the complete supply for making our giant 6 inch buttons: front shell, mylar cover, chipboard easel back, and loose pins. Every component is built to American Standard sizing and made in the USA for a clean, consistent crimp in the Giant 6" Button Machine.
The 6" button is part badge, part sign — the easel back stands each finished button on a table or counter, and the included pins let it be worn or mounted instead. Sets are sold in 200-set packages.
6" Pinback Button Set Specifications
| Finished Button Size | 6 inches — 152.4 mm exact (sold abroad as the nominal "152 mm" size) |
|---|---|
| Sizing Standard | American Standard. Not compatible with foreign-made metric machines. |
| Components Per Set | Front shell, mylar cover, chipboard easel back, and loose pins — display each button on its easel or pin it on |
| Graphic Cut Size | 6.656" — the paper size your design must be cut to before pressing |
| Compatible Machine | ABM Giant 6" Button Making Machine (Model 600) |
| Pack Quantities | 200 sets per package |
| Manufactured | Made in USA |
| Best For | Trade shows, retail displays, schools, political rallies, photo ops, award recognition, event planners |
What Else Can You Make with a 6" Button Maker
The Model 600 has one specialty beyond giant buttons — working button clocks.
Clock Buttons
The 6" Clock Punch and Cutting Board punches the center hole that turns a finished 6" button into a working photo clock. Made to order.
American Standard Sizing — Why It Matters
These parts are built to American Standard 6" sizing. A 6" button measures exactly 152.4 mm. Foreign-made machines in this range are built to metric specifications — 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 6" parts do not typically work in foreign-made metric machines.
These sets are designed and tested for the ABM Giant 6" Button Making Machine (Model 600), 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 6" Buttons
The 6" button is the size that stops people in their tracks — a wearable sign and a tabletop display in one piece. Popular uses include:
- Trade show booths. Counter-top product callouts and "ask me about" displays that stand on their own easel backs.
- Retail and counter displays. Sale announcements, featured-item signs, and seasonal promotions that swap out in seconds.
- Award and recognition buttons. Employee of the month, top fundraiser, and salesperson of the quarter — recognition nobody misses.
- Political rallies. Giant novelty campaign buttons that show up in every crowd photo.
- School spirit and events. Homecoming court, senior night, and teacher appreciation at parade scale.
- Photo ops and parties. Birthday, retirement, and milestone buttons sized for the guest of honor.
- Clock buttons. With the clock punch accessory, a 6" button becomes a working photo clock — see the FAQ below.
Compatible Machines & Cutters
These sets are designed and tested with American Button Machines' 6" equipment lineup, so every component crimps consistently from the first button to the two-hundredth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in each 6" pinback button set?
Each set contains a metal front shell, a clear mylar cover that protects your design, a chipboard easel back, and loose pins. Unlike our smaller sets, the 6" back is built for display first: the fold-out easel stands the finished button on a table or counter, and the loose pins attach when you want to wear or mount it instead.
How do I display a 6" button?
Every set includes a chipboard easel back, so each finished button stands on its own — no stand or frame to buy. Set them on trade show counters, retail shelves, or banquet tables, or use the included loose pins to wear the button or fix it to a backdrop.
What is the metric size of a 6" button?
A 6" button measures exactly 152.4 mm in diameter. It is commonly listed as the nominal "152 mm" size, but the parts themselves are built to the American Standard 6" specification — not the metric specification used by foreign manufacturers.
Will these sets work in a foreign-made metric button machine?
Typically, no. American Standard 6" parts (152.4 mm) and foreign-made metric 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 Giant 6" Button Making Machine. If you are not sure what machine you have, call us at (972) 985-5074 before ordering.
Can I make a clock button?
Yes — the 6" size makes working photo clocks. The 6" Clock Punch and Cutting Board punches the center hole for the clock movement in a finished 6" button. Please note the clock punch is made to order and is non-cancellable and non-returnable.
What size should I print and cut my graphics?
Graphics for 6" buttons must be cut to 6.656" in diameter — the extra material wraps around the shell's edge during pressing. The 6" Circle Cutter cuts this exact size in paper, photos, or laminates.
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