Easy DIY Magnets

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Create easy diy magnets for a fun home craft project.

These easy DIY magnets are perfect to share your faith, get organized in style or just make as a fun craft. I love these magnets because you can make them as a DIY adult craft or bring the kiddos in and make them together. Either way these magnets are simple to make and fun to express yourself through.

I made these little magnets because I needed a quick place to hang things next to my desk while I work. I wanted something cute and functional. I used a silver tray from the thrift store as my magnetic board, but you could just as easily use a tin tray or baking sheet to fit your needs. Get creative!

DIY Magnet Supplies:

• White Air Dry Clay
• Magnets
• Paint – plain acrylic craft paint will work
• Small Paint Brush
• Something thin, like a tiny dowel rod or fork.
• Small Letter Stamp Set – I got mine at local craft stores, so just keep your eyes peeled

How to make DIY Magnets:

1. I used air dry clay that I picked up at the store, you can use baked clay as well, just follow the directions on the packaging. 
2. Roll the clay into small balls.

1. Flatten with your hand or the bottom of a cup to make a small disk. 
2. Use your small letter stamps to gently press into the clay. Small words work best – joy, love, pray, bless, smile, sweet, to do , faith, hope, initials, hot, cold, done, pretty, bold, kind, file.
3. The clay is soft and if you press too much you can tap out any indentions with your finger, no worries. 
4. Press around the circle and word with a small thin object like a dowel or fork. Feel free to make other designs and impressions in your clay magnets. 
5. Allow the clay to dry completely, usually overnight.

1. Water down some acrylic craft paint and use it as a glaze over your clay magnet. Work quickly and load a soft brush generously with paint. You don’t want to go over the surface to much or it gets kind of muddy. 
2. Allow to dry.
3. Adhere the magnet to the back. I used self adhesive magnets, but if you don’t try E600, Gorilla Glue or Fabri-tac to do the trick!

I hope you enjoy making and using these precious little magnets. They are so simple to make and add a touch of whimsy to your craft room or office organization! I’d love to see what you come up with. Have fun!

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