DIY glass marble magnets

Morning All,

This project is sooo simple & inexpensive, you really ought to try it yourselves. Though if doing this with kids, I would look for a substitute adhesive...Super glue + little kiddos don't mix well.

Above is the finished product.

Here are the supplies you're going to need:

• Old magazines you don't read anymore - (be happy you've found something to do with them all!).
• 1/2" - 3/4" mini magnets - you can find these in nearly every craft store. I found mine back near the wood crafts oddly enough.
• 1/2" - 3/4" glass marbles/beads - They should be flat on one side for this project. Typically found near the floral arrangements & vases.
• an adhesive of some kind - Look for something fast-drying, permanent, & crystal clear. Though mine says "crystal clear" right on the tube, I did end up with some teeny air bubbles. I think it's inevitable.
• a drafting/drawing circle template - (or if you're good enough, just draw the circle freehand... I stole mine from the husband!)
• a pair of scissors
• a marker - permanent works best on the glossy magazine paper.
  

1st, thumb through your magazines and look for anything you might want to use.. I tended to look for patterns & smaller details due to the small nature of the glass marbles. If you're not sure how the print will work, use the circle template and one of the marbles to see what it'll look like. If it's blurry or doesn't fit in the circle, you won't want to use it.

If it works, trace around the template with your marker & cut out the circle.

I love the flower in her hair, and the best part.. it fits perfectly on to a marble!

2nd, lay the number of marbles you’re using on their backs (rounded side) and apply glue/adhesive. Quickly place your clipping on the adhesive and press down; don't worry if glue squishes out the sides, you can always pick that off with your fingers or an xcto knife once it dries.

left side: marbles with clippings glued to them. right side: the backs of my clippings on marbles.

After the glue has dried and the clippings are securely stuck on place another dot of glue and add your magnet. Once the magnet is added, I like to flip mine over to let the weight of the marble smoosh the magnet on. Wait for these to dry 100% before adding them to your fridge. I picked 'em up and place them on the fridge without waiting and the marbles popped off!

With such an easy project like this it's hard to just make a few.
Wouldn't these be great as a gift?! Place a few in a decorated tin and tie 'em up with a bow, how cute.. I make just have to do that next.