Self-hardening clay flower magnets
Create beautiful colored flower magnets to decorate your refrigerator with a creative activity that is as simple as it is fun! Thanks to the trick with plastic wrap, the flowers take on a lovely rounded relief and a true 3D effect that makes them even more adorable.
Children can unleash their imagination by drawing patterns of their choice with acrylic markers: polka dots, stripes, hearts, abstract shapes, or color mixes... Each flower becomes a unique creation! Playful, colorful, and easy to make, this tutorial is perfect for keeping summer afternoons busy while crafting original fridge decorations.
And why stop at flowers? This activity can also be done with many other molds and cookie cutters to create personalized magnets in all shapes!
How to make this craft step-by-step:
Materials:
To make magnets, you will need:
- flower-shaped cookie cutters
- acrylic markers
- self-hardening modeling clay
- a rolling pin
- plastic wrap
- a protective mat
- a nail file
- magnets
- a glue gun
- gloss varnish
- a brush
Step 1:
Form a ball of modeling clay and place it on the protective mat.
Step 2:
Roll out the ball of modeling clay using the rolling pin to achieve a maximum thickness of 5 mm.
Tip: do not create too much thickness, as the flower may become too heavy for the magnets.
Step 3:
Place plastic wrap over the modeling clay, ensuring it is as smooth as possible.
This trick will help achieve flowers with a lovely rounded 3D effect.
Step 4:
Press the clay with the cookie cutter of your choice to create the shape of the flower.
Step 5:
Remove the plastic wrap and the excess clay around the flower, then let it dry for 24 hours.
Step 6:
Once the flowers are dry, file them with a nail file to achieve a smoother finish.
Step 7:
Now create the patterns of your choice on the flowers using acrylic markers.
Step 8:
Add gloss varnish using a brush to achieve a durable and shiny finish.
Step 9:
Finally, glue a magnet to the back of each flower using a glue gun.
You can now decorate your refrigerator with your creations!
Materials Needed:
2,99€ (either 1,00 € / pc)
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