No need to save the tacky pizza company magnets anymore! It's easy and fun to make your own plus you can match it exactly to your style and decor.
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Materials:
- Flat Glass Beads - the ones used in fish tanks or center pieces - At Micheal's about $6 a bag
- Scrapbook Paper - $0.50 each page
- Magnets - $3-5 based on what you buy
- Mod Podge - About $5 for this bottle
- Scissors
Directions:
Place your glass bead on the scrapbook paper, the opposite side you will use as to not let pen marks show. Trace the glass bead so that it is slightly smaller than your actual bead. Cut out the circles of paper.
Helpful Tips:
I bought my flat glass beads at the Dollar Tree. While they were super cheap, they were not good quality - filled with black specks and chipped. I will be buying them from a craft store or perhaps even Walmart next time.
I prefer the larger glass beads to the smaller ones, but it's completely your choice!
Put mod podge on the desired side of scrapbook paper and attach it to the flatter side of the glass bead. Let dry for about 25 minutes or so.
Use mod podge to glue a magnet to the bag of each. I used a self-adhesive roll of magnets that I simply cut and attached. This was a great time saver.
Helpful Tip:
Don't cheap out on magnets like I did. My first attempt with the project will barely hold the glass bead up better yet anything else. Hobby Lobby magnets have a scale of strength on the label!
Enjoy your new
Wonderful Magnets!
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