one of the quickest ways to decorate a refrigeratoror other metallic surface is to use magnets. although magnets are available for purchase,you can also make your own. homemade magnets personalize your dã©cor and also make greatgifts. choose designs, stickers or photographs for the outside of the magnet surface. createdurable, attractive photo magnets by setting them in glass. glass photo magnets can becreated with a trip to the craft store and a few hours' time. learn how to make photomagnets. find square, rectangular or round glass piecesto cover your magnets.. the size and shape will determine the shapeof your magnets. glass pieces with 1 textured side and 1 smooth side are available at craftstores or online.
select the photos that you would like to useas magnets.. size them up on your computer so that theyare small enough to fit on your magnet shape. print them out on your computer or order themin the correct size from a photo shop. buy a sheet of neodymium magnets online orat a craft store.. look for magnet sheets with an adhesive side.if you cannot find this, then you can also buy individual button magnets. neodymium magnets are stronger than traditionalfridge magnets. many magnet sheets that are sold in craft stores are not strong enoughto hold up items, and can only be used for decoration.trace the shape of your glass piece over your
photograph with a pencil.. cut out the shape with a pair of sharp scissors.. trace and cut out the same sized shape onyour magnet sheet, if you are using an adhesive magnet sheet..if you are using button magnets, ignore this step.place some newspaper or cardboard over your work surface, so that you don't get any glueon the table.. clean your glass with vinegar..wipe it clean with a lint-free cloth. choose a strong, clear glue, such as diamondglaze, to affix your glass to your photograph.. place a thick strip of glue across the imageof your cut photograph.
set the textured side of the glass down ontop of the glue.. slide it around to create a complete coveringof the photograph. wipe the excess glue from all the edges and allow it to dry.flip the glass around so the back of the photograph is exposed..paint a layer of clear glue on the back of the photograph to seal it in. allow it todry. affix the photograph to the magnet..depending upon the magnet you chose, you can do this in a few different ways. if you chose a magnet sheet with adhesiveon 1 side, cut out the correct size according to your glass shape. remove the tape fromthe adhesive side and carefully place it on
the back of your photograph. press on it firmly.if you chose a button magnet, then apply a dot of superglue onto the back of your photograph.place it on the center, or place 2 dots, if it is a large photograph. press button magnetsonto the points of glue. remove excess with a toothpick. allow it to dry.thank you for watching!
Emoticon