The backing decides where the artwork can live
The "Crossing Over" design is available as either a pin-back button or a magnet, and the artwork and size are the same on both. The real difference is where each one can go: the pin-back is built for fabrics and textiles, while the magnet is built for refrigerators and other magnetic surfaces. Choosing is less about which looks better and more about which surface you actually have in mind.
Both options measure approximately 40x60mm, so the artwork reads at the same scale either way. That means your decision comes down to the surface, not the image.
What stays the same across both versions
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"Crossing Over" Magnet or Button: The "Crossing Over" button or magnet measures approximately 40x60mm. Because the size is identical, you can choose the backing based on where it will go rather than how much space the artwork takes up.
"Crossing Over" Magnet or Button
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"Crossing Over" Magnet or Button: Each piece is hand-pressed in the artist's Ypsilanti studio. The pin-back and magnet are both handmade versions of the same artwork, so the difference is the backing hardware, not the print quality.
Pin-back vs. magnet: match the backing to the surface
Use this comparison to decide which version fits the place you want to display the "Crossing Over" artwork.
- Pin-back button: Designed for securing to fabrics and textiles. Choose this if you plan to wear the artwork on a jacket, bag, lanyard, or other fabric item where a pin can attach.
- Magnet: Designed for refrigerators and other magnetic surfaces. Choose this if you want the artwork on a fridge door, magnetic board, or metal cabinet where it can be seen and moved without pin holes.
How to choose your backing in three questions
- 1. Where do you picture it?: If the answer is a piece of clothing, a tote, or another fabric item, the pin-back is the version built for that surface. If the answer is a fridge or another magnetic surface, the magnet is the match.
- 2. Do you want to avoid pin holes?: A pin-back puts a small hole in fabric. If you want to display the artwork without puncturing anything, the magnet version is the one to choose, provided you have a magnetic surface to put it on.
- 3. Will you move it often?: The magnet can be lifted and repositioned on a magnetic surface. The pin-back stays where it is pinned until you unpin it. Think about whether you want a fixed spot or a piece you can shuffle around.
When the "Crossing Over" button is the better buy
The pin-back version makes sense if you already have a fabric item you want to personalize, such as a denim jacket, a canvas bag, or a lanyard. It is also the version to choose if you want the artwork to travel with you rather than stay in one place. The trade-off is that a pin leaves a small hole in the fabric, so it is best suited to items where that is acceptable.
If you are buying for someone whose style leans gothic or alternative, a pin-back button can read as a wearable accessory rather than a display piece. That said, the artwork itself is the same on both versions, so the gothic button magnet is equally at home on a fridge if that is where you want it.
When the magnet is the better buy
The magnet version suits a fridge, a magnetic memo board, or any other magnetic surface where you want to see the artwork regularly. It is also the lower-commitment choice if you are unsure about putting a pin through fabric or if you want to be able to move the piece without leaving a mark.
The limitation is built in: a magnet needs a magnetic surface. If you do not have one in the spot where you want to display the artwork, the pin-back is the more practical option.
Product facts that affect the decision
- "Crossing Over" Magnet or Button: The pin-back option is ideal for securing to fabrics and textiles. This confirms the pin-back is the version to choose if your display plan involves clothing, bags, or other fabric items.
- "Crossing Over" Magnet or Button: The magnet is ideal for refrigerators and other magnetic surfaces. This confirms the magnet is the version to choose if your display plan involves a fridge door or another magnetic surface.
- "Crossing Over" Magnet or Button: The backing is the only difference between the two options; the artwork and size are the same. You can base your choice entirely on where you want to display the piece, not on the design.
What the supplied information does not cover
The supplied product information does not include care instructions or specific guidance on magnet strength or pin-back security. If those details matter for your intended use, treat them as unknowns rather than assuming either version will behave a certain way. The safest approach is to choose the backing that matches your surface and use it as intended: pin-back for fabrics, magnet for magnetic surfaces.