How to Make a Glass Stone Message Magnet

Glass stone message magnets are a fun way to leave notes for family members and friends. A set of six stone magnets from a home decor store might cost as much as $40. Fortunately, you can make your own glass stone message magnets at home for just a fraction of what these designer magnets cost.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Transparent glass "stones" with flat backs
• Clear-drying craft glue (check the label to be sure it works with glass)
• Card stock
• Metallic markers
• Black calligraphy pen
• Magnetic sheets
• Scissors
• Pencil

1. Trace the shapes of the glass stones onto the card stock. You can start out with just one or trace several and make a set. However, be sure to trace each stone individually because glass stones are generally not identical in shape and size.

2. Decorate your card stock. Write little notes in the circles, such as "Don't Forget" or "To Do." Use the metallic markers or the black calligraphy pen to decorate the card stock.

3. Cut out the circles. Cut slightly inside the tracing rather than outside so that the traced line is not visible. Make your cuts as smooth as possible.

4. Glue the card stock circles to the flat sides of the glass stones. Use a thin line of glue around the edge of the card stock on the side that is decorated. Press the card stock circle against the glass stone for about 30 seconds before setting it down so that the glass stone is pressing down on the card stock.

5. Glue a piece of magnetic strip to the back of the glass stone to make a magnet. Cut a small strip of magnetic strip that will not stick out from behind the stone when it is glued in place. Fix it to the back of the card stock that is glued to the magnet with another thin line of glue.

6. Let your glass stone magnets dry for at least 24 hours before using them. Keep them in a warm, dry place. The message on the card stock will show through the glass and make a unique magnet.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use any color glass stone as long as you can see through it.