Difference between revisions of "Make Refrigerator Magnets"
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#* Large rhinestones | #* Large rhinestones | ||
#* Small, plastic animals | #* Small, plastic animals | ||
| − | #* Colorful buttons<ref>Gathering Beauty, [http://www.gatheringbeauty.com/2013/05/five-minute-crafts-diy-button-magnets.html#.UdP_PNL2b_4 Five Minute Crafts - D.I.I. Button Magnets]</ref> | + | #* Colorful buttons<ref name="rf1">Gathering Beauty, [http://www.gatheringbeauty.com/2013/05/five-minute-crafts-diy-button-magnets.html#.UdP_PNL2b_4 Five Minute Crafts - D.I.I. Button Magnets]</ref> |
| − | #* Brooches<ref>Meegan Makes, [http://meeganmakes.com/diy-refrigerator-magnets-using-vintage-broaches-and-pins/ DIY Refrigerator Magnets Using Vintage Brooches and Pins]</ref> | + | #* Brooches<ref name="rf2">Meegan Makes, [http://meeganmakes.com/diy-refrigerator-magnets-using-vintage-broaches-and-pins/ DIY Refrigerator Magnets Using Vintage Brooches and Pins]</ref> |
#* Scrapbooking embellishments (plastic flowers, cabochons, etc) | #* Scrapbooking embellishments (plastic flowers, cabochons, etc) | ||
#Find a magnet that fits your object. You should not be able to see the magnet from behind your object. You can use a round button magnet. You can also cut a rectangle out of a thin, magnetic sheet. Keep in mind that the flat, sheet magnets tend to be weaker than the thicker, button magnets. It is best to save those weaker magnets for light objects. | #Find a magnet that fits your object. You should not be able to see the magnet from behind your object. You can use a round button magnet. You can also cut a rectangle out of a thin, magnetic sheet. Keep in mind that the flat, sheet magnets tend to be weaker than the thicker, button magnets. It is best to save those weaker magnets for light objects. | ||
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#* Nail polish | #* Nail polish | ||
#Use the gem to trace a circle onto your backing. You can use a large hole punch to cut out a perfect circle, if you can find one that is the same size as your gem. Most glass gems, however, won't be perfectly round, so it might be better to trace them. | #Use the gem to trace a circle onto your backing. You can use a large hole punch to cut out a perfect circle, if you can find one that is the same size as your gem. Most glass gems, however, won't be perfectly round, so it might be better to trace them. | ||
| − | #Cut the backing out. Most glass gems are beveled on the bottom, so you might want to cut just inside the line that you drew.<ref>Central Minnesota Mom, [http://centralmnmom.com/make-fridge-magnets/ Make Your Own Fridge Magnets]</ref> | + | #Cut the backing out. Most glass gems are beveled on the bottom, so you might want to cut just inside the line that you drew.<ref name="rf3">Central Minnesota Mom, [http://centralmnmom.com/make-fridge-magnets/ Make Your Own Fridge Magnets]</ref> |
#Spread a thin layer of glossy Mod Podge on the back of the glass gem. Apply it using a paintbrush or a foam brush. Make sure that it is even, and that the entire back of the gem is covered. You can also use another clear-drying liquid glue. | #Spread a thin layer of glossy Mod Podge on the back of the glass gem. Apply it using a paintbrush or a foam brush. Make sure that it is even, and that the entire back of the gem is covered. You can also use another clear-drying liquid glue. | ||
#* If you are using nail polish, you don't need to apply any Mod Podge. Simply brush on a few coats of nail polish onto the back of your stone. | #* If you are using nail polish, you don't need to apply any Mod Podge. Simply brush on a few coats of nail polish onto the back of your stone. | ||
#Press the backing face down into the glue. Smooth it out using your fingers, starting from the center and working outward This will get rid of any air bubbles and wrinkles. | #Press the backing face down into the glue. Smooth it out using your fingers, starting from the center and working outward This will get rid of any air bubbles and wrinkles. | ||
| − | #Apply another coat of Mod Podge to the back of your gem. Make sure that you go a little bit over the edges of your backing. This will seal it to your gem.<ref | + | #Apply another coat of Mod Podge to the back of your gem. Make sure that you go a little bit over the edges of your backing. This will seal it to your gem.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#* If you used nail polish, consider brushing on a top coat onto the back to seal it. | #* If you used nail polish, consider brushing on a top coat onto the back to seal it. | ||
#Allow the Mod Podge to dry completely. A good indicator is when it turns clear, but it is better to let it dry overnight. This will also allow the Mod Podge to cure and make it less tacky or sticky. | #Allow the Mod Podge to dry completely. A good indicator is when it turns clear, but it is better to let it dry overnight. This will also allow the Mod Podge to cure and make it less tacky or sticky. | ||
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=== Making a Stamped Clay Magnet === | === Making a Stamped Clay Magnet === | ||
| − | #Gather your supplies. You can make beautiful magnets out of clay and rubber stamps. Paper clay dries white, making it the perfect surface to paint on. It also dries lightweight, so it won't slide down the door of the fridge. Here's a list of what you will need: <ref>Gathering Beauty, [http://www.gatheringbeauty.com/2013/07/stamped-clay-magnets.html#.UkDrMIZT6rj Stamped Clay Magnets]</ref> | + | #Gather your supplies. You can make beautiful magnets out of clay and rubber stamps. Paper clay dries white, making it the perfect surface to paint on. It also dries lightweight, so it won't slide down the door of the fridge. Here's a list of what you will need: <ref name="rf4">Gathering Beauty, [http://www.gatheringbeauty.com/2013/07/stamped-clay-magnets.html#.UkDrMIZT6rj Stamped Clay Magnets]</ref> |
#* Air dry paper clay | #* Air dry paper clay | ||
#* Rolling pin | #* Rolling pin | ||
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#Roll out some air dry paper clay until it is about 5 mm thick. You don't want to make it too thin or too thick, or it may crack while it dries. Paper clay is great, because it dries very lightweight. | #Roll out some air dry paper clay until it is about 5 mm thick. You don't want to make it too thin or too thick, or it may crack while it dries. Paper clay is great, because it dries very lightweight. | ||
#Use a rubber stamp to imprint some designs into the clay. You will be punching out shapes later. This is to give the shapes some texture and design. You can use ornate designs, such as damask and scrolls. You can also use pictures or symbols, such as a cat, dog, heart, or star. | #Use a rubber stamp to imprint some designs into the clay. You will be punching out shapes later. This is to give the shapes some texture and design. You can use ornate designs, such as damask and scrolls. You can also use pictures or symbols, such as a cat, dog, heart, or star. | ||
| − | #* If you want your design to be colored, then press your rubber stamp into a colored ink pad first. The color will transfer to the clay, along with your design.<ref | + | #* If you want your design to be colored, then press your rubber stamp into a colored ink pad first. The color will transfer to the clay, along with your design.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#* You can also use ornate buttons or brooches to stamp designs. | #* You can also use ornate buttons or brooches to stamp designs. | ||
#Use a cookie cutter or a craft knife to cut shapes into your clay. You can make any shape you want, but simpler shapes (such as circles and squares) might show off your design better. | #Use a cookie cutter or a craft knife to cut shapes into your clay. You can make any shape you want, but simpler shapes (such as circles and squares) might show off your design better. | ||
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* Decorations, such as paint, washi tape, etc | * Decorations, such as paint, washi tape, etc | ||
| − | === Making a Stamped Clay Magnet<ref | + | === Making a Stamped Clay Magnet<ref name="rf4" /> === |
* Air dry paper clay | * Air dry paper clay | ||
* Rolling pin | * Rolling pin | ||
