How to Make Refrigerator Magnets

Rate: (0 Ratings)

Making your own refrigerator magnets is easy once you know how to do it. You can put the magnet on your own refrigerator, give them as gifts, or even start an at home business selling them. You can make magnets out of a variety of things as long as your able to glue a magnet onto the back of them. The steps here will teach you how to make magnets from clay and molds.

Flag Article

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Sculpty, a clay you can form
Molds to shape the clay
Strips of magnets
Acrylic water-based paints
Gloss finish
Glue for the magnets
Paint brushes

Step1

Gather the materials together. Take the molds and place clay into them and let them dry according to the package directions.

Step2

When the clay is dry, carefully remove it from the mold. Check the back and file it smooth if necessary. It must be flat in order to glue the magnet to it.

Step3

Using the acrylic colors, paint the magnets. Let them dry for about 30 minutes. You can apply a second coat if you desire for better and brighter colors.

Step4

When the paint is totally dry, use a paint brush to apply the clear gloss finish. This must also be given some time to dry and you will want to put at least two coats on for a nice shiny finish.

Step5

After the gloss has dried, cut a piece of magnet to fit the back and glue it on. When the glue dries, the magnets are ready to be displayed.

Tips & Warnings

Use various size brushes for painting large areas and details such as lines or eyes.
Make sure the magnets are large enough to hold the weight of the magnet to the refrigerator.