Square Fridge Magnet Starter Kit Guide: Machine, Cutter, Paper & Blanks
September 19, 2026 · by ShopShip
A square fridge magnet starter kit is designed to remove the most common beginner problem: buying a machine, cutter and raw material that do not work together. A complete setup gives you the core tools needed to move from a digital photo or design to a finished custom magnet.
What should a square fridge magnet starter kit include?
ShopShip's Square Fridge Magnet Making Combo combines the main production components in one setup:
- square fridge magnet making machine
- matching cutter for preparing printed inserts
- 100 fridge magnet blanks
- photo paper for your first print batch
The advantage of buying the components as a matched combo is compatibility. You can focus on learning the workflow instead of trying to work out which cutter and blank format belongs with the machine.
How the magnet-making workflow works
- Prepare the design: crop the photo, logo or artwork to the required square format.
- Print a test sheet: check size, colour and alignment before using a full sheet.
- Cut the insert: use the matching cutter to create a consistent piece for the magnet.
- Load the components: place the printed insert and matching blank into the machine in the correct order.
- Press and inspect: check the edges, alignment and surface before continuing with the batch.
What else do you need?
The kit covers the magnet-making hardware and starter consumables, but you will also need a suitable printer, your artwork or customer photos, and packaging for finished orders. For arranging multiple designs on a print sheet, Printbot software can help prepare layouts for magnets, badges and keychains.
Starter combo vs buying a larger machine separately
A starter combo is useful when you want a complete entry setup with fewer compatibility decisions. If you already know the exact format you need or plan a different production workflow, compare dedicated machines such as the 50×50mm Fridge Magnet Machine and buy matching consumables separately.
Common beginner mistakes to avoid
- printing at the wrong scale or allowing automatic page scaling
- buying blanks that do not match the machine format
- using a cutter that does not match the required insert size
- starting a large batch before making one test magnet
- handling glossy prints or clear surfaces with dusty or oily fingers
- running out of raw material after taking an order
Plan your repeat orders
Once you have tested the process, keep enough compatible consumables in stock for your normal order size. If your setup uses 50×50mm blanks, you can compare the 50×50mm Fridge Magnet Blanks – Pack of 100 for replenishment.
Frequently asked questions
Is a starter kit better for a beginner?
It can be simpler because the main machine, cutter and starter materials are supplied as one setup. That reduces the chance of buying incompatible parts.
Can I use any fridge magnet blanks with the machine?
No. The blank format must match the machine and the cutting workflow. Check the product specification before reordering raw material.
Do I need design software?
You need a way to size and arrange artwork accurately. You can use your existing design tools or dedicated print-layout software such as Printbot.
See the Square Fridge Magnet Making Combo for the current kit contents, availability and price.