How to Glue Magnets
Adding magnets to tools and computer hardware and sticking them to a metal surface is a simple way to prevent clutter and keep organized. Gluing images and crafts to refrigerator magnets beautifies a kitchen and encourages creativity. There are several applications for gluing magnets to other objects. The most important thing is to use common sense in choosing the type of glue and magnet for your needs.
Instructions
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Select a magnet strong enough to suit your needs. Thin, flexible magnets are sufficient to support paper or light cardboard. Strong bullet-sized magnets are more appropriate for supporting tools and hardware. To test whether a magnet is strong enough, use it to pick up various metal objects. Only glue the magnet to items as light as or lighter than the objects it can pick up.
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Select glue that is strong enough to bond the magnet to your target object. Use craft glue for paper and cardboard items, and hot glue for heavier crafts. Use superglue for metal and other heavy items.
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Wash the magnet and your target object with soap and water to remove dirt and grease and ensure a strong bond. Disregard this step for paper objects and anything else that water would damage.
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Apply glue to a flat, smooth spot on your target object and a flat end of the magnet. If gluing to a paper or cardboard object, brush the glue on to prevent wrinkles and bumps.
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Press the glued parts of the object and magnet together firmly and wipe off excess glue with a paper towel.
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Test your magnetized object on a metal surface. Add more magnets if the object doesn't stay in place.
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Tips & Warnings
High-grade magnets may corrupt floppy disks, prepaid cards, computer hardware and other electronic equipment.
References
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