How To Make Clay Magnets At Home
Learn how to make easy clay magnets at home using polymer clay and our easy step-by-step tutorial.
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Equipment
Supplies
- Polymer Clay
- Sculpting Tools
- Magnets
- Super Glue
- Clear Gloss optional
Instructions
- Set-up a work area. Build on a small plexi glass surface or plate so that you are easily able to remove the clay design when finished.
- Create smaller and flatter 3-D designs by building with small coils, slabs, and other sculpting techniques.
- Use a toothpick and other tools to add texture. Make sure that all clay is pushed together.
- Follow the baking instructions for your polymer clay and the thickness of your final design.
- Let the clay cool.
- OPTIONAL: Add a clear coat to your clay to change the surface appearance.
- Once the polymer clay is completely dry and cool, use a small dot of super glue to attach the magnet to the back of the clay.
- Let dry and starting using your cool magnet on your fridge or metal surface.
Notes
- Give artists a magnet to check that their clay design is bigger than the size of the magnet.
- We baked our small clay designs in the toaster oven at 275 degrees F for 30 minutes. Baking time will vary depending on the thickness of your clay.