How to Make Button Magnets

Button magnets are buttons with magnets attached to their backs. The fun comes in when you use your creativity to make these buttons stand out on your refrigerator or wherever else you use them. Follow these steps to make your button magnets.

Things You'll Need

• Buttons
• Rubbing alcohol
• Glue
• Magnets

Instructions

1. Select or buy a few buttons that you like. Choose different shapes, colors and styles of buttons so you have a lot to choose from and can use them in interesting combinations.

2. Clean your button in rubbing alcohol mixed with water so the glue will better adhere to it.

3. Cut a strip of magnet a bit smaller than your button, or choose a circle magnet that is smaller than your button.

4. Add a small amount of glue to the back of the button.

5. Attach the magnet to the back of the button, pressing firmly for a few seconds to make sure that it adheres well.

6. Put your button on the refrigerator or on a memo board to hold anything made from light paper.

Tips & Warnings

• Some great places to find interesting and cheap buttons are at yard sales, thrift stores and auctions.

• Stack another smaller button on top of the button to which the magnet is attached for an interesting layered look.

• Add glitter or paint to your button to make buttons that are fun and festive.