Bring a touch of festive cheer to your home this holiday season by crafting your own sparkly Christmas magnets—fun, easy, and perfect for adding a personal touch to your décor!
Materials Needed for Christmas Magnets:
- Quick Drying Cement or Air-Drying Clay
- Christmas-Themed Molds (snowflakes, Christmas trees, stars, gingerbread men, etc.)
- Magnets (strong flat magnets work best)
- Paints (acrylic paints in festive colours like red, green, white, gold, and silver)
- Paintbrushes (various sizes for details)
- Paint Palette or Paper Plate (for mixing colours)
- Water (for cleaning brushes and thinning paint)
- Glitter (in colours to match your designs)
- Mod Podge or Clear Glue (for attaching glitter)
- Super Glue or Hot Glue Gun (to attach magnets)
Instructions:
Step 1: Create the Shapes
- Prepare your medium (cement or clay) by following the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Pour or press the material into the Christmas-themed molds.
- Allow it to dry or cure completely as per the packaging instructions.
- Gently remove the shapes from the mold once dry, and lightly sand any rough edges if necessary.
Step 2: Set Up for Painting
- Place your shapes on a clean, flat surface covered with newspaper or a disposable tablecloth.
- Lay out your paints, brushes, palette, glitter, and glue nearby.
- Fill a small container with water to rinse your brushes.
Step 3: Base Coating
- Apply a base coat of paint to each shape to create a smooth foundation:
- Green for Christmas trees
- White for snowflakes
- Brown for gingerbread men
- Allow the base coat to dry fully.
Step 4: Add Details
- Use fine brushes to paint detailed designs such as:
- Ornaments and garlands on Christmas trees
- Icy blue accents on snowflakes
- Candy decorations on gingerbread men
- Gold or silver highlights for a festive touch
- Allow the paint to dry completely.
Step 5: Add Glitter
- Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge or clear glue to areas where you want glitter (e.g., star tops, edges of snowflakes, or garlands).
- Sprinkle glitter generously over the glue and shake off the excess.
- Let the glue dry completely.
Step 6: Seal and Attach Magnets
- If desired, apply a clear sealant to protect your designs and keep the glitter in place. Let it dry according to the sealant instructions.
- Use super glue or a hot glue gun to attach magnets to the back of each shape.
Step 7: Display
- Once the glue is fully set, place your Christmas magnets on the fridge or any magnetic surface.
- Enjoy your sparkly holiday decorations!
Switch up designs with your favourite Christmas icons or colours and make them as festive and glittery as you like! 🎄✨
Order your magnets for this project here
