Types of magnets. How to open a refrigerator magnet production

Production of magnets: business development potential on magnets + how to issue an IP + 6 types of souvenirs for a refrigerator + technology for the production of neodymium magnets + purchase of equipment for the production of vinyl magnets + where to sell souvenir products+ payback period.

Not all areas of business are boring and devoid of creativity. For example, the production of magnets is not only profitable idea, which quickly pays off, but also room for creativity.

This product can be made with my own hands by purchasing blanks for this, and the design of products depends only on your imagination. Also, the process can be scaled by expanding the range and using professional equipment.

We will tell you in detail about what types of these souvenirs exist, and how you can earn money on them, below.

Risk or profit in the production of magnets: is there a demand?

Today, on the refrigerator of each person you can see souvenirs - magnets. They are bought on excursions, given for holidays, or simply purchased for beauty, creation unique interior kitchens.

The variety of designs of these products today is simply amazing, especially since modern technology allows you to realize the most grandiose ideas. We can safely say: the demand for products will be unambiguous, the main thing is to present your idea to the consumer in an interesting way, surprise him with something new and follow current trends.

How to register your business?


Having indicated what your business will be like, you can proceed to register your business with the Tax Service of Russia.

The production of souvenirs is not a large-scale project, so registration in the status of an individual entrepreneur (individual entrepreneur) is enough.

What you need to apply for IP:


In 5 days you will receive documents about, an extract from the Unified State Register individual entrepreneurs. If necessary, open a bank account and order a print.

Do not forget about tax deductions and submission of reports to the tax office as needed.

The production of fridge magnets - technological features ...

Today there are many ways to produce souvenirs. Each option has its own characteristics and requires purchase special equipment, material.

Consider what popular types of magnets exist, how they are produced.

1. Vinyl fridge magnets.

This is the easiest option for the production of souvenirs, which, moreover, does not require large financial investments.

What is vinyl? This is a polymer that is elastic in its structure, but at the same time, has the properties of a magnet. It is available for sale both wholesale and retail. Sold in rolls or sheets. The cost depends on the quality, thickness and size.

What are the types of vinyl?

  • With adhesive layer.
  • Without adhesive layer.
  • With a special coating for printing with a string printer or with UV ink.

Consider all stages of the production of vinyl magnets:

  1. We print any image on a color printer.
  2. Cut out vinyl sheets.
  3. The next step is laminating the printed image.
  4. The last step is to glue the image onto the adhesive side of the vinyl.
  5. That's it, the goods are ready to go to the shops.

2. Wooden souvenir.


The wooden magnet looks very nice, while you can depict anything on it. The cost of such a product will be higher than that of a vinyl souvenir. You will have to purchase a machine that will apply a pattern to the wood and engrave the goods at the end.

Can also be applied to wooden base pictures or photographs. To do this, you still have to buy a press. We will talk more about the main equipment below.

3. Acrylic magnet.

Another option is how you can souvenirs even at home. These are acrylic fridge magnets. All you need to make them is to print the image to size, and then insert it into the acrylic blank. One such blank has a price of about 5-7 rubles for bulk purchases.

Even a schoolboy can arrange such a business, because all that is needed is to purchase acrylic magnets, paper, a printer with the ability to print in color.

4. Sunset magnets.


Sunset magnets are reminiscent of round badges that are usually hung on clothes or bags. They have metal base, so the production technology will be more complicated than in previous versions. You will need to purchase a special press that will roll the edges of the metal blank.

Stages of production of sunset magnets:

  1. An acrylic insert and a metal base are purchased.
  2. You need to place an image in an acrylic insert.
  3. The insert, in turn, is placed in a metal blank.
  4. Vinyl must be attached to the back of the magnet. He will hold the magnet on the refrigerator.
  5. To prevent our product from falling apart, it must be rolled with a press.

If you have the funds to purchase a press, then you can expand the boundaries of your business - to produce not only fridge magnets, but also badges on a hairpin.

5. Gypsum magnets.

One more interesting way production of magnets - using a gypsum base.

Production technology:

  1. You need to decide what form the souvenir will have. It should be embossed on one side only, a vinyl magnet will be glued on the other.
  2. Care must be taken to ensure that molds for casting plaster are available. The best material is latex.
  3. Once the gypsum is cast into a mold, it must fall into a special vacuum. There the figurine is processed, during which all air bubbles are removed.
  4. You need to wait until the plaster cools down, and then decorate it according to your sketches. For this, polyurethane paints are used, which are ways to protect the material from harmful external influences.
  5. Once the paint is dry, reverse side you can stick a magnet (vinyl plate).

This direction is more suitable for artists or designers who can draw beautifully and can depict an original picture. Materials for production are inexpensive, they can be ordered via the Internet at wholesale prices.

6. Phosphor magnets.


We bring to your attention original idea, which few people still use in work on Russian market. Take up the production of magnets that glow in the dark.

Think for yourself how beautiful such a souvenir will look in any room of your house at night!

How are phosphor magnets made? A picture or even a plaster relief needs to be coated with a powder called phosphor. It is he who glows in the dark due to the fact that he is "charged" with light from a lamp or natural lighting in the room.

The effect of such a mysterious and beautiful light can last up to 20 hours.

Read more about the production of neodymium magnets...

Neodymium magnet It is a strong permanent magnet. It consists of such rare earth chemical elements as boron, iron and neodymium. main feature neodymium magnet is resistant to demagnetization and powerful attraction.

These are no longer souvenir products, and it is impossible to make them at home.

How is the production of neodymium (sintered) magnets at the factory?

  1. At the first stage, you will need a crucible furnace. Boron, iron and neodymium will be fused in it in an atmosphere of inert gases. The furnace operates on the basis of the activity of eddy currents, while chemical elements do not burn, but only melt. At the output, we get solid ingots.
  2. Ingots must be processed by centrifugal atomization, and then crushed. The powder granules are very small.
  3. At the third stage, the powder must be poured into a special form. With the help of a press, the magnet comes out even and smooth. At the same stage, domains and polarity are aligned, after which it will not be possible to change the power of the magnet.
  4. The production of neodymium magnets will not do without sintering at a temperature of 1200o above Celsius. If the temperature is low, then the product will not have a strong shrinkage, and this will reduce the density of the magnet.
  5. Although the ingots from the impact of the press have an even shape, nevertheless, it is necessary to grind the product.
  6. As soon as the blanks are ready, they are sent to the equipment - a pulsed magnetic field. As you understand, here the product receives its main properties - magnetism.
  7. At the last stage, a special coating is applied to the magnet, which protects the product from corrosion. To do this, use copper, zinc or nickel.

Neodymium magnets vary in power, which is indicated by the license plate on the product itself.

By and large, if you want to seriously engage in the production of souvenirs, then you should rent a room and purchase equipment, as well as raw materials for the production of neodymium magnets.

Approximate expense item - 15 thousand dollars:



You will also have to hire an experienced laboratory assistant who knows the features of the data. chemical substances, able to combine them, to distinguish. The hired worker must supervise all technological processes, responsible for the purchase of raw materials.

In addition to the cost of equipment, raw materials and wages for employees, you will have to rent a room with an area of ​​40-50 m2. This is another expense item to which do not forget to add payment. utilities. Thus, to open such a production, you will need at least 300,000 rubles.

We advise aspiring entrepreneurs at the first stages of organizing a business to limit themselves to the purchase of vinyl blanks. Neodymium magnets, although they are in demand, but, nevertheless, this is not an essential product, therefore, to produce them in in large numbers there is no point, more precisely, it will be difficult to sell in bulk.

Vinyl magnet production equipment


are always complex, require a lot of investment. But the production of fridge magnets is a great chance to try yourself as an entrepreneur, while not having a huge cash capital.

We propose to consider how to start the production of vinyl magnets at home, what is needed for this.

Equipment for the production of vinyl magnets:

№ EquipmentPrice, rub.)
TOTAL: 89 000 rubles
1. A laptop.
20 000
2. Color cartridge.
1 500
3. Photo paper.
500
4. Inkjet photo printer.
30 000
5. Vinyl magnet (roll: thickness 0.4 mm, length - 30 meters, width - 62 cm).
6 000
6. Vinyl cutting machine.
30 000
7. Film for lamination.
1 000

As for the premises for the production of fridge magnets, you can make souvenirs at home. The press for cutting blanks will take no more square meter. Place the computer and printer on a table that can be found in every home.

You can also refuse employees, and take on the production of magnets on your own. If desired, you can connect relatives and friends to speed up the process, and divide the profit into two.

Sales and advertising strategy


In order for there to be a demand for magnets, it is necessary to approach this issue from a creative side, i.e., come up with an original presentation.

What are interesting ideas for the production of fridge magnets:

  1. Have a great demand, especially on New Year's Eve, magnetic calendars for the refrigerator. They can be made detachable or simply in the form of a small poster of 10 * 10 cm format.
  2. You can produce notebooks on the refrigerator according to the same principle. In them, people will write notes or draw up a daily routine.
  3. Offer your customers the production of custom-made fridge magnets with a photo or in the form of a photo frame.
  4. Magnets in the form of letters, numbers and animals for children are in great demand. Such products can be hung not only on the refrigerator, but also on special magnetic boards.
  5. A good idea is volumetric magnets (animals, zodiac signs, etc.)
  6. Make a unique party with a themed design every holiday.

In general, it all depends on your creativity and creativity. The more interesting the presentation, the faster the goods will be bought from the store counter.

Now let's talk about how to tell people about yourself, and where to sell fridge magnets.

In this case, you can save a lot on advertising. , add to the public all the inhabitants of your locality. Update the information about the product on the page as often as possible, post photos with prices, indicate the addresses of stores where you can buy your magnets.

If you make them to order, ask your friends to write reviews on the page about good quality product. Thanks to this, new people will be more confident about the new project.

Magnets can be sold via the Internet by sending goods by mail. You can also personally visit all the souvenir shops and bookstores of the city, arrange small deliveries. If the owners like the design of your products and prices, then the contract for the supply of products is in your pocket.

Good old tradition - to bring magnets from travel! But what if you do it yourself? We have selected 10 different ideas with which you can make them yourself and please yourself and your loved ones.

Lesson #1

You will need:

  • round magnets with a diameter of 1.25 - 1.75 cm;
  • glass circles of the same diameter;
  • glue;
  • funny pictures (circles with pictures can be cut out of old magazines).

All you need to do to make such cute magnets is stick pictures on magnets, and glue glass circles on top (you can buy them in special art stores).

Tip: so that the dark magnet does not show through thin newsprint, we recommend that you cut out circles right size from thick white paper and glue them between it and the picture.

Master class №2

You will need:

  • corks from wine bottles;
  • magnets;
  • some earth and small plants;
  • hot glue gun, knife and screwdriver.

1: Poke a small hole in the top of the plug with the tip of a screwdriver. Use a knife to widen and deepen this hole. Work carefully, do not pierce the "walls" of the cork through. In depth, the hole should reach about half the cork.

Glue the magnet to the cork using a hot glue gun.

2: Fill the hole with earth and plant plants.

Tip: Remember to water the plants regularly, and when they take root, transplant them into a larger pot.

Master class number 3

You will need:

  • polymer clay;
  • rolling pin (or smooth bottle);
  • various stamps, as well as an ink pad;
  • molds for baking;
  • sandpaper (a nail file is also suitable);
  • magnets;
  • hot glue gun.

Roll out the clay with a rolling pin or bottle to make a sheet about 5 mm thick. Use a variety of stamps to apply a pattern. Then take the baking molds and cut out the figures from the clay.

Leave the clay to dry for about a day (or dry it in the oven). Thereafter sandpaper polish out the imperfections. Glue the magnets.

Master class number 4

Magnets sewn into such a fabric "pouch" will not scratch the surface of the refrigerator. In addition, they are so easy to sew that you can change the fabric at any time, depending on your mood.

You will need:

  • pieces of multi-colored fabric;
  • magnets;
  • needle with thread.

From a piece of colored fabric, cut a circle that is approximately three times the diameter of the magnet. Fold over the edge and sew, placing the stitches as close together as possible. Place a magnet in the resulting "bag" and tighten the edges. Tie a knot and cut the thread.

Close-up:

Master class: wooden magnets

You will need:

  • branches with a diameter of 2.5 - 5 cm;
  • magnets (8 x 3 mm);
  • electric drill and drills for it;
  • saw for wood;
  • Super glue.

Saw the branch into "washers" about 2.5 - 3 cm thick. If necessary, sand the edges. Drill a small hole in the middle of the washer to a depth of about 0.3 cm for the magnet.

Glue them on and leave the glue to dry for about 6-8 hours.

Lesson 6

To create such magnets, you can use not only old newspapers and magazines. In the same way, you can create a collage of postcards or photos.

You will need:

  • magnets;
  • round stamp with a diameter of 2.5 cm (or scissors);
  • pieces of colored paper or clippings from magazines and newspapers;
  • glue;
  • bilateral duct tape;
  • thin cardboard.

From thin cardboard, cut out circles with a diameter of 2.5 cm, stick double-sided adhesive tape on each.

Cut colored paper or magazine clippings into small pieces and start gluing them onto cardboard circles, placing the pieces close to each other, sticking one on top of the other in places. Trim the raised edges to make them even. round shape, then cover the blanks with one or two layers of glue and leave to dry.

Glue a magnet on the back. Ready!

Lesson #7

If you use vacation photos to create such magnets, they will be an excellent alternative to standard magnets with sights from different countries.

You will need:

  • cardboard white color(you can also use a thick cover from a notebook or sketchbook);
  • stationery knife;
  • metal tape measure / triangle;
  • transparent adhesive tape (you can also use a special glaze for paper, but we recommend that you first check if the photo print will spread if it is slightly wet);
  • magnets or magnetic tape 2.5 cm wide;
  • photo editing program (Photoshop, Pixir or any other. You can also create a template in the program Microsoft Word or Paint);
  • photographic paper;
  • glue spray;
  • a printer.

1: If you will be using Photoshop, download the template first or draw it yourself. And if you are going to work in any other program, then draw the Polaroid frame yourself. Position the selected photo outside the frame and reduce it to required size. The size of the photo frame is 10 x 15 cm. It should turn out like this:

2: Print your edited photos on photo paper. Spray the cardboard and the back of the photos with glue, wait about 1 minute and glue them together. Stick a transparent film on top to protect photos from dust.

3: Trim the edges with a utility knife. Use a ruler to make the corners straight. At the same time, do not try to cut off excess paper in one go - it is better to draw several times along the same line without pressing too hard on the knife.

4: If you are using magnetic tape, then cut it into pieces of the required size and stick them on the back of the photos.

Put the finished magnets between the books and leave overnight so that the glue is evenly distributed between the layers.

Lesson #8

You will need:

  • bricks from the Lego set;
  • magnets;
  • hot glue gun.

Tip: we do not recommend you to use a magnetic tape to make Lego magnets - Lego cubes are quite heavy and they will not hold well on it.

As for glue, you can use both a hot glue gun and super glue, but not PVA - it does not glue plastic well.

Glue the magnet to the back of the Lego brick and leave to dry for about 24 hours.

You can use them both in the kitchen and in the children's room.

Idea #9

And now we will make magnets-pinches, you will need:

  • wooden clothespins;
  • magnetic tape;
  • sequins;
  • acrylic paint and a thin brush.

Decorate the clothespin with sparkles or paint acrylic paint, then stick a small piece of magnetic tape on the back. Simple and original!

Master class number 9

Recall that magnets can be placed on any metal surface - be it a refrigerator, a gas water heater or just a magnetic board suspended on the wall. In addition, the magnet caps of this lesson and those above can be changed - for example, you can choose pictures that match the theme of the New Year, Easter or your family holiday.

You will need:

  • caps from glass bottles;
  • pictures (use the ones we offer or choose and print your own);
  • transparent glue;
  • white spray paint;

1: Wash and dry the lids, paint them white and leave to dry. Print and cut out the pictures (you can use the pictures we suggested or find any other pictures on the Internet). Apply glue to the lids and glue the pictures, apply another layer of transparent glue on top.

2: On the back of the covers, insert and glue the magnets.

Tip: if the magnets you have are too thin and “drown” in the lid, then you can put a piece of cardboard under the magnet.

There is a lot of information on the Internet on this issue, but usually it is very one-sided. All at once and in one article - just for you!

Let's start from the school bench: what would a physics teacher tell us about magnets?

There are three types of magnets: permanent, temporary and electromagnets. The first are charged once and for all, the second only work in a magnetic field, the third - only when there is a current.

Everything permanent magnets divided into natural and artificial. The natural ones are magnetic iron ore, for example. He attracts himself metal objects, you don't need to do anything with it. Or Mother Earth is also a natural magnet. Only it attracts not metal, but everything. Including us swami.

Artificial permanent magnets are made by humans and their types depend on the material the magnet is made of. There are ferrites here - they include iron, neodymium magnets, Alnico, SmCo and magnetic plastics. Actually, magnetic vinyl is included in the number of magnetoplasts: we use it in the manufacture of magnets.

We've dealt with the permanent ones. Temporary magnets- these are metal products that are magnetized when they enter a magnetic field and for a short time gain the ability to attract other metal objects themselves. For example, paper clips and nails.

electromagnets are formed with the help of a wound wire, through which a current is passed. Our equipment works on electromagnets.

Let's finish with physics: the basics are now known to you!

Types of magnets in terms of scope

Will read a common person What does a physicist think about magnets, let him ask: “So what?” Not really useful information. We are more interested in why magnets are needed at all?

Information. The clearest example is the compass. The magnet orients to the cardinal points. But this is far from the only device with a magnet: for example, it is also in the same ammeter.

Industry. The magnet is used in production, and - both for working with very large objects, and - with the smallest ones.

The medicine. Someone screams about the dangers of magnets for health, and someone uses them for treatment. Magnets are different!

Technique. A huge amount of technology is based on the work of magnets. Computers and televisions, telephones and many other devices are made possible by magnets.

Gift magnets. Presented on occasion and often contain a congratulatory inscription, wish, beautiful photo hero of the occasion and so on. very beautiful.

Unique magnets. Usually made by hand or to order. They are distinguished by some unusual feature or lovingly crafted details, as well as the use of unusual materials.

Examples of our magnets

Embroidered custom magnet "Rocket Jump"

Fridge magnets are an attractive decor element that is most often attached to household appliances on the kitchen. The Halbach magnetic assembly is a special design due to which the magnetic field is practically absent on one side, while on the other it is twice as strong.

After their appearance, magnets became very popular, so there were people who began to collect them. Few people know that they can be done at home, with only a computer and a printer. The high profitability of the market allows you to make a good profit by manufacturing refrigerator magnets and selling them.

The first mention of these products appeared back in 1971. Over the entire period of their existence, many changes have happened to them, both good and not so good.

Not so long ago, large factories were engaged in the manufacture of magnets, while the presence of a press was mandatory. Today, anyone can be engaged in the manufacture of magnetic products, regardless of status, amount of money and the presence of an entrepreneurial spirit. Refrigerator photo magnets are very interesting and profitable products.

To start producing magnetic products, you only need a printer and a computer, and with the advent of the first profit, you need to buy some more equipment, which we will talk about later in the article. The decline in production and its removal from the assembly line could not affect the popularity of products such as fridge magnets, the photos of which you will see on this page.

Varieties

There are several types of magnetic products that we will now consider:

  1. The flat advertising magnet is the most popular among its counterparts and the cheapest. It is a small thickness magnetic sticker made of vinyl.
  2. A magnet with a notepad is a practical design that combines a magnet placed at the top and tear-off sheets that can carry advertising information.
  3. A magnet with a calendar is a unique tool for advertising products throughout the year.
  4. Photo frame magnet allows you to hang any photo on the refrigerator. Thanks to this feature, the product has become a favorite gift for many people.
  5. Volumetric magnets can be made in the form of vegetables, animals, plants or advertised products (for example, olive oil bottles).
  6. Acrylic magnets allow you to take full-color photos and place them under a sturdy plastic case.

Simplification of production technology

Making magnetic souvenirs used to take a lot of time and effort, since it was necessary to magnetize the metal. This was done mainly by large factories and companies, but the development of technology has made it possible to radically change everything. Modern equipment makes it possible to cover almost any polymeric material with a thin layer of ferromagnetic alloys, which retain magnetic induction for a long time.

Vinyl is most often used for the backing, but other materials can be used. On the reverse side, using the same equipment, a special coating is applied, on which the image will subsequently be glued.

Reducing the cost of vinyl

The main material used in the manufacture of magnets is vinyl. With its appearance, the process of creating magnetic products was simplified, but its cost was still high. When it was possible to reduce the cost of vinyl, then the cost of magnets also decreased, and now it costs so little that it is used to make various items at home.

Vinyl is a magnetized rubber of various thicknesses that you can buy in rolls or sheets. Experts recommend this particular material for the manufacture of all kinds of magnetic products such as calendars, notebooks or souvenirs. Vinyl fridge magnets are in demand due to their low cost and variety of shapes.

Customer search

The sale of finished products is almost the most important stage of any production, so you should worry about it in advance. Finding wholesale buyers in this area is quite simple, but the only difficulty remains - it is necessary to anticipate corporate events that are about to happen.

You can order fridge magnets from any of their manufacturers or you can make your own. They are exhibited with pleasure at various exhibitions, where products with the logo of the instigator of the holiday are especially valued. If you cannot find wholesale buyers, then you have free time to create unique and inimitable products in a single copy, the cost of which is several times higher.

Starting production

What to do as a small business, choosing the production of fridge magnets as a basis, you do not need to purchase expensive equipment. For such a case, it is quite enough to have a computer of medium power and a few more pieces of equipment.

You don't need any special software either. All you need to work effectively is a simple graphics editor. It can be either a common program or a licensed product.

Among the equipment you will also need an inkjet printer. It is this technique that is considered optimal and as affordable as possible for the manufacture of magnets. Also, you can not do without a package laminator and cutter.

The production of magnetic products takes place step by step. We will now look at these steps in the correct order:

  1. Mirror the selected image in a graphic editor, then print it on transparent plastic, pre-lubricated with hot melt adhesive.
  2. Now we separate the transparent plastic with the pattern applied to it from the substrate and turn it over.
  3. We pass it all through the laminator.
  4. We separate the protective layer that protects the adhesive composition from the sheet.
  5. Glue plastic to vinyl.
  6. Now the product must be cut down.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the process of making magnets, so everyone can do it. You can choose any images for such products, ranging from romantic scenes to scary pictures. Fridge magnets with photos are made in the same way. Be careful, because instead of paper in the manufacture of magnets, transparent plastic is used. This condition is mandatory.

Free time for such a business will take quite a bit, but the benefits will be huge, and there will be profit. Using our step-by-step recommendations, you can get magnets of different textures, shapes and thicknesses. Even one and a half millimeter products will be very durable if you follow the instructions described above.

High market profitability

The entrepreneurial idea for the manufacture of magnets is 100% profitable even at a low cost of products. A sheet of A4 paper is the starting material for 8 small items, the price of which ranges from 50–100 rubles on the Russian market. The cost of production of one magnet does not exceed 40 rubles. The benefit will double if you can make custom-made photo magnets for the refrigerator.

Lack of competition

The souvenir market is experiencing an acute shortage of products, so custom-made fridge magnets will immediately be sold out. There are still many cities where one can become a monopolist in the production of magnetic products.

The low cost of production will allow you to make good profits even at the initial stages of production, which significantly increases the profitability of such a business. On average, to occupy a niche in the manufacture of magnets, it will take only 50 thousand rubles, which will pay off in a couple of months.

Fridge magnets are pleasing to the eye and keep our lists, photos, postcards, business cards and coupons in plain sight. Making them with your own hands for yourself or as a gift is very interesting and easy. After all, if you think about it, then for the manufacture of magnetic crafts you can use almost everything that is at hand, just turn on your imagination, stock up on glue and mini-magnets. In this article, we presented 70 inspiring photo ideas, as well as 5 step-by-step tutorials on how to make cool fridge magnets (and more) from improvised, natural, and even junk materials.

  1. There are three types of fridge magnets you can use: ferrite, neodymium (super magnets), and vinyl (rubber).
  • If you want your magnetic crafts to hold only light and small sheets of paper, business cards, etc., then you can use ferrite (regular graphite-colored magnets that are most often used for souvenirs) or vinyl. The latter is a flexible vinyl material with adhesive base, which has a small adhesive force, but can be cut into segments different forms and sizes. An example of a flexible magnet application is shown below.
  • If you want the magnet to hold things heavier, then for the manufacture of crafts you need to use neodymium magnets (super magnets), which have 10 times the adhesive force. So, for example, for the manufacture of a magnetic hook for a ladle or cutting board You will need one magnet the size of a 1-kopeck coin. Keep in mind that ideally, the magnet's grip strength should be 2 times the weight of the craft and the item it will hold.

By the way, a neodymium magnet, unlike a ferrite one, does not lose its magnetic properties over time. Ferrite, after 8-10 years, turns into a useless piece of iron.

  1. Where can I get or buy magnets for making crafts? They can be peeled off from souvenirs or bought / ordered at construction markets, art stores, as well as at specialized online stores.
  2. When working with neodymium magnets, take precautions and do not involve children in the manufacture of crafts. Keep in mind that two magnets attached to each other can even pinch your finger.
  3. In most cases, superglue is suitable for gluing a magnet to a craft, universal glue"Moment" and its analogues, as well as hot glue-pistol. If your craft is intended to hold really heavy things, then it is best to use a neodymium magnet with a countersink and a screw for fastening.
  4. Magnets look best on the refrigerator, made in the same style and combined by theme, color or shape.

  1. Magnets can be hung not only on the refrigerator, but also on any metal surface, for example, on a magnetic organizer board, hood or geyser .

In turn, the magnetic organizer board can be installed anywhere, for example, on the cabinet door

Master Class. 1. Magnets-hooks from branches

You can hang keys, towels, ladles and other things on these hooks-twigs.

Materials and tools:

  • Dry small but strong branch with a branch;
  • Hand saw or jigsaw;
  • Small neodymium magnets;
  • Glue;
  • Drill and drill, equal to the diameter of the magnets;
  • Acrylic paint (optional).

Instruction:

  1. Using a saw, cut the branch so that it looks like a hook. Then cut the branch lengthwise so that its back side is flat as shown below in the photo on the left.

  1. In this flat back of the branch, drill a recessed hole to match the diameter of your magnet.
  2. Glue the magnet into the resulting cell.

  1. If desired, paint the craft and cover with a matte varnish. Ready!

Master class 2. Magnetic storage jars

If you have nice tin or glass jars, put them to work by turning the refrigerator door or magnetic board into an organizer.

Glass baby food jars are great for storing spices on the fridge or range hood.

Materials and tools:

  • Small aluminum cans (cans, as in our master class, can be ordered on Aliexpress for 300 rubles / 10 pcs.). Replace cans can be in glass jars or small plastic containers;
  • Paint of the desired color (it is more convenient to use spray paint) and matte varnish (not necessary, but desirable to protect the coating);
  • Neodymium plate magnets (especially if you want to use large jars and store heavy small items in them) or 0.6 mm thick magnetic vinyl self-adhesive sheets;
  • Superglue "Moment" (needed if you use neodymium magnets).

Instruction:

  1. Make sure prepared jars are clean and dry. Paint them, as well as their covers, in 2-3 layers, allowing each layer to dry thoroughly. Next, cover the jars with varnish, if any.
  • If you are using banks glass insert on the cover, then before painting it must be removed or sealed with masking tape.

  1. Cut out circles from the magnetic sheet, their diameter should be slightly smaller than the diameter of the cans. If you are using neodymium magnets, stick them with superglue.

  1. Glue the cut out circles to the bottom of the jar, removing the protective backing.

  1. If desired, the lids of the jars can be additionally decorated. For example, as shown in the photo below.

Master class 3. Magnets from tin lids (crown caps)

The idea of ​​recycling soda or beer bottle caps as fridge magnets will appeal not only to ecologists, but also to decorators. After all, they cost nothing at all, but provide a lot of opportunities for decoration.

So, for example, inside the covers you can glue family photos or just pretty paper (card clippings, magazine clippings, etc.).

Homemade photo frame magnets

Lids can be painted, filled with inner part hot glue or cork, and then glue magnets to them.

Sometimes bottle caps may not be decorated at all.

Instead of beer caps for making fridge magnets, you can use larger caps, such as those from cans of Nutella or baby food.

Materials and tools:

  • Scissors, and preferably a scrapbooking hole punch for cutting circles with a diameter of 2.5 cm (sold in craft stores and costs 200-300 rubles);
  • Epoxy resin, a container for preparing a solution and a stirring stick;
  • PVA glue, as well as superglue;
  • Small magnets;
  • Photographs suitable in size or any other pictures, for example, from a magazine;
  • Beer caps (it is best to use bottles with twist-off caps rather than pop-off caps).

Instruction:

  1. Using a hole punch or scissors, cut round fragments with a diameter of 2.5 cm from photographs. Of course, if you use scissors, you must first make a markup using one of the covers as a template (or plastic cover from a plastic bottle).
  2. Glue the pictures to the inside of each lid with PVA glue (glue must be applied over the picture as well). Let the glue dry completely (!).

  1. Prepare according to the manufacturer's instructions epoxy resin in the quantity you need. To find out exactly how much resin you need, pour water into one of the caps, then multiply the resulting volume by the number of caps. Lay work surface to protect it from spills, then fill each lid to the brim. Let the crafts dry overnight.
  2. Glue magnets to the blanks. Ready!

Master class 4. Magnets from plastic mini-toys

The most stylish magnets are easy to make from plastic toys, namely animal figurines.

Materials and tools:

  • Scissors or a sharp knife;
  • Hot glue gun;
  • Paint and brush if necessary;
  • Small magnets;
  • Plastic figurines of animals.

Instruction:

  1. Cut the toy in half or lengthwise.
  2. Pour hot glue into the inside of the resulting workpiece to the very edges and leave to dry.

  1. When the glue hardens, start painting the craft (including the "filling") in 1-3 layers. At the end, it can be additionally varnished.
  2. Now just glue a magnet to the figure and enjoy the result!

Master class 5. Magnets from clothespins

Let's open a little life hack for you - clothespin magnets can not only store lists and bills, but also clamp food bags as shown in the photo below. It turns out very convenient - I removed the clothespin from the refrigerator and immediately fixed the open bag to it.

Also, wooden clothespins can hold a piece of paper on the refrigerator door and at the same time pinch something between the teeth.

Clothespins can be painted, decorated with sparkles, pasted over with colored tape or appliqués, or decorated using decoupage technique, following the following simple instructions.

Materials and tools:

  • Wooden or bamboo clothespins (you can take regular or decorative ones for scrapbooking);
  • Scissors;
  • Double-layer napkin with a pattern;
  • A brush for applying glue and one brush for varnish;
  • PVA glue;
  • Glue "Moment" or its equivalent;
  • Matte acrylic lacquer;
  • Little magnets.

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