How to Make Locker Magnets

Making locker magnets using marbles is a craft that is simple and fun to do. Kids in high school and middle school love to decorate their lockers, and you can help them display their individuality by teaching them how to make marble magnets.

Things You'll Need

• Clear marbles with a flat side
• Magnetic tape
• Scissors
• Small pictures from magazines
• Sequins
• Colored paper
• Cloth scraps or ribbons
• White glue

Instructions

1. Purchase a bag of clear marbles from a craft store. Make sure the marbles have a flat side. Most craft stores or discount stores such as Wal-Mart sell marbles pretty cheaply. Many times, the marbles are located near the flower arranging section of the store.

2. Cut a tiny picture or words from an old magazine. You can also cut a small picture of a loved one. These marbles are really small, so you need to hunt for images, letters or materials that are small enough to fit.

3. Attach the item you want to use to the flat side of the marble using glue. Make sure you press firmly to eliminate any bubbles in the image.

4. Cut any excess parts of the picture so it fits the size of the marble. You'll notice that the marble magnifies the picture that you glued onto it.

5. Add any extra bits to the magnet if you desire. Small ribbons, glitter or fake jewels are all good choices if you don't want to use a tiny picture.

6. Snip a piece of magnetic tape small enough to fit the marble. Peel off the white backing, and press the tape onto the back of the marble so that you can still see the image. Once the magnet is dry, you are ready to hang it in your locker or on the fridge.

Tips & Warnings

• Try buying your materials at a store like Dollar Tree where every item is $1. This will help you buy more for your money.

Resources

• Visit notmartha.org to get a better idea of how the magnets will look when you are finished.