Tuesday
Nov252008
hold on tight
Nov 25, 2008 Like most people, the collection of photos and notes and postcards on our fridge is beloved and food-splattered, and we keep cramming more on there and asking too much of our magnets. So I decided to make some more with some pebbles and rocks that I have on hand (who doesn’t?) and a pack of magnets from the craft store. I tried a hot glue gun but the glue peeled right off, so I ramped up to my new favorite glue: J-B Weld epoxy. One little dab gives these magnets Hulk power.
I kept a couple of the more interesting rocks plain, and added rub-on transfers onto the smooth ones. The whole collection kinds of adds some serenity to a overstuffed filing cabinet that otherwise would be right at home at the IRS.
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Reader Comments (5)
I have that postcard too! Make Art Not War!
What kind of magnets did you use? They are very cute.
I have a major rock collection problem. Whenever I go on vacation I gather up tons. I put a lot in our fish's bowl...but it's getting a little full. Thanks so much for the idea!
Thanks for the glue tip. I hung some square metal tiles on my office wall to hang up my supplies out of reach of my 3-year-old and am having a hard time keeping some of the magnets adhered to the Altoids and tea tins that I made. I'll try again with the superstrength glue!!
Hi Jenne,
I used 1/2" round ceramic magnets and I'm very impressed with their holding power. I love the postcard too -- she looks so lovely and serene. Enjoy!
Do you think this would also work using oyster shells - since i live in 'oyster country'? I think I'm going to give it a try - along with some river rocks. Thanx for yet another GREAT idea!