How to Make Christmas Refrigerator Magnets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose some holiday images from the Internet.

   Although your images will end up very small, you can resize them later, before you print them.
   
   You can also find small stickers or images from magazines. , You can do this on a photo editing program.,, Choose a 3/4 inch (19 mm) size.
   
   They should have a domed top, a flat bottom and be slightly magnifying to the image underneath.
   
   Cabochons are sometimes referred to as marbles or glass beads.
   
   You can find clear glass cabochons at craft stores and in bulk online.
   
   If you want to make a large number of magnets as presents, then you may want to buy a quantity of 50 to 100 cabochons. , You may also want to find a 5/8 inch (16 mm) diameter paper punch at the craft store.
   
   This will make your image circles more exact and save you time.
   
   If you want strong refrigerator magnets that will hold up items on your refrigerator, buy neodymium magnets online. ,, This will ensure that your image bonds well with both the magnet and the glass cabochon.
   
   Allow the paper to dry., Make sure to align the punch perfectly before pressing it down, so that you don't cut off part of the image.
   
   You may want to practice with the paper punch a few times before starting to punch out your images., Working with silicone glue can damage a table's surface.
   
   Place a damp paper towel nearby to remove excess glue from your finger tips., You can make more than 1 magnet at a time by aligning them side by side on your work table., Press hard enough so that you cannot see any air bubbles in the glue.
   
   Repeat with each of your magnets.,, Allow it to dry for 1 hour or according to the glue's package directions., Stick it to the back of the image on the glass cabochon.,, Repeat with remaining magnets.
   
   Allow the glue to dry overnight before using.
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   Step 2: Resize your images so that they are approximately 3/4 inch (19 mm) in diameter.

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   Step 3: Print out your images on regular printer paper.

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   Step 4: Buy clear glass cabochons.

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   Step 5: Buy button magnets that are no larger than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) in diameter.

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   Step 6: Size up your printed

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   Step 7: magazine and sticker images with your cabochons to ensure that they are the correct size.

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   Step 8: Glue the images onto the edges of a piece of cardstock with craft glue.

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   Step 9: Punch out the small image with your 5/8 inch (16 mm) paper punch.

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    Step 10: Place a large piece of newspaper over your work station.

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    Step 11: Place your images on the newspaper.

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    Step 12: Press the flat bottom of your cabochon onto the front of each image.

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    Step 13: Pick up each magnet with 2 fingers and remove any excess glue on the sides with a toothpick.

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    Step 14: Rest each cabochon to dry on its domed side after you clean it up.

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    Step 15: Place a dab of silicone adhesive on the back of a button magnet.

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    Step 16: Clean up any excess glue with a toothpick.

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    Step 17: Place it on its domed side to dry again.

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